Timbersmom

Neat idea! Timber seems to love noisy toys above the others.

Oh yuck! I sure hope it isn't a bitterly cold winter. We have had an amazingly mild summer in our neck of the woods though. Good advice to be prepared.

A good report from the vet is always such a relief.

Hello and welcome to you and Petri! I'm looking forward to the pics. I've never had a baby, I rehomed my TAG at age 5. I also won't comment on training, since I've been the only one to receive any since I brought Timber home

That would be a shock! No advice here as I have no experience.

Hello and welcome! I have no experience with babies, but many members here do and someone will be along to give you information.

Hello and welcome! What a beautiful flock you have there. Looking forward to seeing and hearing more from you

I've never had more than one bird, so really don't know much about this. I do know that any change in Timber's environment or routine affects him. I would think having a new flockmate would qualify for a major change. There will probably be a shakedown period until everyone gets acclimatized!

What a sweet baby! Good luck and God bless

LOL! You are definitely a deficient parront if you haven't taught him chess yet. Get your act together!

What a scary situation for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Echo!

LOL! That looks like something people in my neck of the woods would come up with. Every time I see this kind of stuff I'm thinking "man I hope the neighbors don't see that, they'll try it!"

That looks like neat stuff! I was surfing over there the other day. I haven't made any decisions yet though.

If the bird was harnessed wouldn't it be dangerous? If not, there would be the risk of flying away...

Oh, thanks for the explanation Dave! The wealth of wisdom on this forum never ceases to amaze me

Or Gilly... Are you sure someone didn't kidnap the real Gilbert?? Seriously, what great progress!

Well, I was concerned about Timber and his/her love of boxes for that reason. However, they bring him so much pleasure that I decided to let him have at it. No eggs in 14 months!

I can't think of any other names, but what a pretty bird! Like SterlingSL, I'm curious about them.

Ray, she probably keeps the Mossberg pistol grip hidden to keep the hubby happy

That's about the only thing I could find (at least made like that) in the states!

I think I have the same stand. My base was wobbly, so I took it off and clamped the light to the wall. You can get an easier "range" of height where you need it that way. I left the swinging arm thing on so that I can adjust it for the burn in period and when he is out of cage.

Everything I've read on the forum says that there is no way to be sure of gender beyond testing dna. The vet also told me that. I'm sure more experienced people will add to this and correct me if I'm wrong on that. I'm relatively new myself!

A lot of us won't let our birds have shoulder status for that very reason Bigwick. At least until you know they are totally trust worthy in that respect. I've had Timber for over a year and still don't let him on my shoulder. Better safe than sorry in my book!

Interesting! I wonder if that was her original name which would make sense. On the other hand, she may just be telling the waiter to refill her water...

I spray Timber daily because he likes it. He doesn't "open his feathers" but he likes being wet and enjoys the spraying. When he is in the mood, he will go to his water bowl and start throwing water over his shoulder (usually after being sprayed). That is my hint to get the glass baking pan, put nursery water in it, and put it in the bottom of his cage so he can take a "full bath."