Timbersmom

What a relief! Thank God.

What a beautiful baby! I've never had a baby so love seeing people's pics and stories about them. Thanks for sharing

Timber can hold out longer than ten minutes, but I'm glad he decided to be forgiving after a relatively brief time this time! I hope the reduction in "mad" time is a sign of our growing relationship. Might just be the phase of the moon though

My sister had a similar experiences with recluses in her house. For all the literature the tells you about them sticking to the dark, etc., her daughter was bitten twice in her room in broad daylight in the center of the room (once after their first extermination). Makes me wonder how much they really know about that spider, because my sister said they seemed almost aggressive and certainly spent enough time out and about in daylight that they saw them. I sure hope this extermination works for you!

What a cool story! Thanks for sharing I can't use "step up" with Timber either. I can say "wanna go" and he'll step right up. Sometimes the small things make all the difference.

Timber keeps the ball then tries to hit the cats or us with it when we go by...

At least she will have some out-of-cone time! Sounds like a good report from the vet.

No answers here, but I saw a pionus at a bird fair last year that wanted to go home with me so badly that I was tempted... I had only had Timber a few months and had a long way to go with him so I didn't get her. She was the sweetest, gentlest bird. On the other hand, I assume the can vary in temperament just as greys do.

Well my kids weren't thrilled with every vacation we took either Gilbert will survive and thrive

LOL Jan! You have a "proper" bird, and he expects you to be dressed appropriately for any interaction with him. They are so funny...

There are several threads where the best lights for birds are discussed. I'm not sure that we came to any conclusions though as to which is best! I buy mine on amazon.com.

What a beautiful picture! Thanks for sharing

That's great! So glad you found someone. I'm no where near Detroit and have no experience handfeeding. Great to hear parronts "flock" together to help though!

Thanks for the info!

I don't think so Kevin, though someone who knows for sure will probably speak up. That's why I use a light (avian light). My windows have the filters in them and I can't see how any of the rays they need could possibly get through.

What great pics! I can't imagine how thrilled you are to have your girl back again. One question though, what parrot spice are you talking about? I need all the help I can get when it comes to getting Timber to eat anything (except junk food of course).

Great news! Most of us start with head scratches through the cage bars, and I know what you mean about being concerned you are being lured in for a bite! Good progress though, and it will grow from there. Good luck with the cage switch. I had the cages sitting side by side and let Timber climb in and around the new cage before I made the switch.

Ah, sweet progress!

Good thread as info for those who haven't found out the hard way. Timber doesn't seem to react to my clothes or nails, but the first time I put my hair up in combs to go to aerobics class he would have nothing to do with me. Sunglasses are also a no-no, though he has gotten used to my reading glasses. You just never know what (if anything) will cause them to react. That's part of what makes them so interesting!

I'll bet you are both looking forward to a "cone-free" future! Good job of hanging in there

She will remember them. I don't think they forget any words they know, they just choose when they want to say them. I'll bet after she gets settled in again, she will pick right up on her vocabulary!

Cool list of names! I'm leaning toward Levi...

I have nothing to contribute because I don't have the knowledge. I have my first grey and I rehomed him at age 5 so no baby experience! I did want to say hello and welcome to the forum though! As Ray said so well, we all make our own choices for our own reasons. I didn't think your initial post was offensive in any way. No one likes to be hammered for decisions they make. Good luck and God bless

Not me Mema, sorry! Too far from New Jersey.

Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers! We had a great trip but boy is it good to be home. Hubby said Timber was mad at him the whole time, but was eating and acting normal. He decided Timber was just mad because he wasn't me. Timber was a bit standoffish when I first came in, but by the next morning he was perched on my arm letting me give him his daily scratching. I'm relieved that he didn't stay mad at me for days, because I know he can be a grudge holder. All's well that ends well!