Timbersmom

Strange that they would all get up on the wrong side of the perch on the same day. Maybe it was the recent weather problems, or is it possible they pick up emotions from each other like they do us? Who knows!

Maybe one of the active members actually did make one. If so, they will probably post a pic for you

I haven't seen Darwinsmom around in a long time, so I'm not sure you will see a response to this. Just wanted to let you know!

What a pretty baby! Welcome to you and to Loki. I love the name by the way and I'll bet you will find it is apt. Isn't Loki the god of mischief? I'm looking forward to seeing more pics and hearing about your progress. The only grey I have experience with is my 5 year old rehomed TAG, so the baby stories fascinate me.

I'm glad you are going to give him some time. The thing is, you have no guarantee that a newly hatched baby would favor you over the others in the house either. Like people, they love who they love and it isn't always the one who loves them the most! I think with time and patience you will have a good relationship with Bogart. My rehomed TAG, Timber and I have a pretty good relationship now. Despite the fact that I am the one who spends time with him and cares for him, he prefers my 20 year old son, who is in college and rarely ever home. I will "do" if Dakota isn't around but if he is you can tell who Timber would rather be with. It is early days yet for you. It took us two or three months to get to a step up with any regularity and no blood-letting (on my part). Another thing I have seen several times on the forum is that birds can switch their allegiance from one household member to another at times. My advice would be "don't give up!"

Well, I can tell you that it isn't very effective with Timber. I still have to have his nails trimmed every six months or sooner. However, from what I've read here, it depends on the grey as do many things. Some of the member's birds trim their own nails for the most part and some have to be "helped." Like everything else, sometimes we just do what we can

Sounds like Bogart is a quick learner! Welcome and good luck

My vet recommended a concrete perch to help with nail care. I'm relatively new myself, so I don't know if that is standard or not. I have a short concrete perch at the highest position, and that is the one Timber chooses to sleep on. He is an adult though, not a baby. I'd be interested to hear what others think about this.

Thanks Dave! I live in a rural area. We don't have either of the stores you mentioned, only Kroger and Save-A-Lot (and the ubiquitous Walmart of course). I will make a point of checking that out next time I make a trip "to the city" though.

They quickly associate words with actions, so the baby will quickly learn what bed time means. As Jay said, if the door is open and someone is in the room, the baby won't be confused. I was listening to Timber "practicing" on the birdie cam the other day. He said "time to go night night" in a rather sing-song voice. It is lowering to hear how stupid I sound when he says it...

Interesting website there Myshelf. I can't find where they list what seeds are in their sprout mix though?

I see Timber doing this on his cage door at least once a day. I'd love to know what he is thinking too! He will swing the door, do the exorcist round and round thing with his head, and sometimes hang by one foot and do his stretch.

Good to hear from you and Claire. So glad to hear things are going well!

Great thanks! I'll check it out

I'm with you there Sterling! I rehomed my TAG when my youngest son moved on-campus. I know I had empty next syndrome, but I don't care. I needed it, Timber needed it, and it's all good!

Anyone have a good supplier for seeds to sprout? I've been using sproutpeople.org (big bird mix) and I love it. But the shipping costs are killing me! I was wondering if there are any other good suppliers out there... Thanks!

Don't blame yourself. We all do the very best we know how to, and tragedies still happen. As to the comment about your country, it is probably no comfort but I understand that many of the commercial bird foods sold here in the US have the same problem. It isn't regulated as it should be here either. It helps to get online and educate yourself, as you are doing

No, but I got a bird BECAUSE of young children in the home. Timber's previous home had young children. Children and greys both require a lot of time, attention and vigilance. Some can balance that, but many struggle with it. I don't know if this is the kind of answer you are looking for, but it's my experience.

So sorry for your loss! My heart goes out to you. God bless

Timber doesn't like it when I'm on the phone. Obviously, he doesn't have my full attention and that just won't do. Though he doesn't talk a lot when I'm in the room with him, he will almost always sit there saying "OK, bye" when I'm on the phone (hint, hint). I'm sure Jellybean misses your husband a lot, as do you. They are so sensitive to their environment and our emotions.

How exciting for you!

Sometimes I can lure Timber on to the scale perch with a piece of cheese, sometimes not. I put it out on the counter the day before I plan to weigh him so he can get get used to it. You do what you can!

That's exactly what I thought ^^ The second one looks more curious and engaged.

Woohoo! It's like he is breaking out of a cocoon. Good job

LOL Sadly, I've seen many of these myself...