Timbersmom

The link didn't work. I have mixed feelings about any of the "non-stick" coatings being safe and went with straight uncoated stainless steel to be absolutely certain.

I live in an area where there aren't any "certified" avian vets also. I have the option of driving 2-3 hours to get to one and would do so if necessary. However, there are several vets within closer driving distance who will treat birds. As Jay said, you need to take your bird somewhere. Call around to the vets you can get to and see if any of them are willing to treat birds. It's possible that some do, as they do here, because of the lack of avian vets. Make some calls and see what you can find out. The other suggestions are good too if that isn't the case. Get him somewhere!

LOL Truth there Ray!

Loved the pics and videos. What a great looking grey! From what I've read here, Aoodi's behavior is normal. Several forum members have birds that do not get along well with other birds in the house. The jealosy thing I've seen myself. My TAG gets a little hyper when I give affection to others. He doesn't bite, but beeps and is obviously displeased. Others may have more to say about that, I'm a novice!

Good deal! I'll bet you are feeling relieved. Good job

Enjoyed the video! Like Dayo, Timber works at throwing the ball where he knows I have no chance of catching it. I think he thinks we are playing fetch, and I, of course, am the dog

Hello and welcome to you and Luna They do love to be right in the center of things. I have indoor cats, so I have to be watchful all the time too.

Yes, indeed, Timber rubs his beak on his perch, his cage, his food bowl, my arm or whatever is handy to get that offending particle of food off his beak.

LOL Demando is my favorite!

Hello and welcome to you and Apu How exciting to be bringing a new baby home. Make sure you post more pics, we love them

Hello and welcome to you and Captain He/she is a beautiful bird. If Captain is really young, is it possible the "noise" he is making is a request for a feeding? Not enough experience here to tell you that.

My kids already are putting dibs in for Timber (doesn't exactly make me feel warm and fuzzy but I know they love him and know what is involved in his care. I'd trust any of them to care for him properly, and asked that they let him have some say in where he goes if it comes to that.

LOL! I'd love to hear a tape of that Jeff.

LOL Loved it Dave! I always liked Sarasota's signature "She was not quite what you would call refined. She was not quite what you would call unrefined. She was the kind of person that keeps a parrot - Mark Twain" Jayd, I can't imagine the sacrifices you have made to care for all the birds that have crossed your threshold over the years, but I thank you for it!

LOL There is a lot of truth in that I think. What you find if you read the forums is that most of us love our greys regardless of their personality quirks. They are fascinating, intelligent and endearing, even if they don't turn out like you expected.

As Jay said, it is a crap shoot. You might find the older grey would blossom in your household and be the bird you always wanted, or that the baby might be standoffish and quiet. I don't have much experience, but I do know that grey's have very distinctive personalities. You never now what you are going to get either way! Good luck

Someone may have already mentioned this, if so I missed it. I've seen several members say that they put stickers etc. on windows and mirrors so the bird can see that there is something there and avoid having them fly into them.

I second murfchck's recommendation. I had several animals when I had my first baby (years ago). I ended up rehoming a few of them because I didn't have enough time to give needed attention to all. In my case, I was wrapped up in my baby to the exclusion of most everything, and I think that is how it should be. After you have the baby, you will have a lot better "feel" for how much time you have to devote to a bird. Whatever you decide to do, good luck and God bless! You've received some great advice and comments here.

LOL Timber often decides to vocalize at times I'd rather he wouldn't. And, I am quite sure he knows exactly what he is doing!

Happy Hatchday Jake! Hope you get all your wishes (probably a big chunk of cheese

Good to "hear" from you! Timber has also learned to inflict his "I'm mad" bites when he knows the opportunity is there instead of at the time of the incident. Safety first, always, but I know it is hard for you to do knowing the distress it causes!

I order a lot of my stuff from drsfostersmith.com. I don't think they have the tropican though. They do have the Harrison's I think.

Happy Easter from S. Illinois, US

Will do. I already have a spot cleared off for it!

LOL How'd you get him to keep that hat on??: