Timbersmom

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??:

Great pic!

OK, bit the bullet and ordered the pak-o-bird for greys. If I can't get him in it, I'll probably be on here trying to get somebody to buy it! I have high hopes though. Thanks for the good advice

I always enjoy your posts! My conversion to Harrison's has not gone well, but I keep throwing them in. Interesting about the light and the snacking. Timber's area is never totally dark (he doesn't seem to like that), and I notice that he snacks at night sometimes as well.

Bongo may turn into a regular chatterbox in time! Exciting times when you see progress like that

Ah, a chicken in every pot.. Hope Pat is better today!

I have no clue on the height issue. I do know what you mean about your son. I have the same situation. My youngest son is at college, and he is Timber's obvious favorite. He gets so excited when Dakota comes home! Honestly, it is what it is. Timber and I have developed a good relationship, and I think you and Alfie will too. Your son may always be the "favorite" though if this is the first time you have noticed that may not be the case. Even if it is, it doesn't mean you and Alfie can't have a good relationship too. Hang in there!

Thanks for the advice! I plan on using is for outings and for transport. My biggest fear is that I will get it and won't be able to get him to go in it easily. I'd like to be able to use it a lot, not just to go to the vet. I spend a lot of time outside in the spring, summer and fall and would like for him to be able to go too, especially since it will cut into his out of cage time.

Thanks! The hard part of having to order everything on-line is never being able to see what it actually looks like!

LOL Hubby always tells Timber he is ready for some "bird pie" when he is being annoying.

That does sound like good news. Progress!