Timbersmom

I'm in the same position with the nutriberries. I've tried every other pellet (or at least the recommended ones) but Timber won't eat them. So, nutriberries it is. At least they have pellet/seed mix, which is better than straight seed in my mind. He eats a bit of fresh stuff too (not as much as I'd like). Sometimes you just have to do the best you can! It's great that Jellybean is eating the mostly fresh. That is real progress

With people, they say not to eat too many dried fruits because the removal of water causes you to eat more (than you would eating fresh), which leads to more sugar. As greywings said, it doesn't add any sugar. As for vegetables, I'd think it would be a good thing if they ate more?

Yikes! I don't have enough experience to give an answer but will respond to bump this up.

Yes, what is it with birds and bells? They sure love them!

It sounds like Gilber is really starting to think of home as "home." That's great! Timber doesn't like a lot of toys in his cage either, but he likes perches. Perches everywhere... He also has no interest in the palace, but prefers his small, battered cage. I say, whatever makes him happy!

Hello and welcome! Tell us more and post some pics please

Hi and welcome Jim and Honey! Yes, do share more...

LOL Neat pics! Now if she can just come up with something you can patent...

Glad you made it home safe Nancy, and that the bird sitter did well. Still, it was probably a relief in a way to get back to them! Hope the passing of the storm finds all safe and well.

Glad to hear culture came back normal. I suspect this whole ordeal is harder on you than it is on your baby. It reminds me of when my children were young! It sounds like she is coming right along

Yes indeed to the treats from hands. That was my first "connection" with Timber. He was willing to tolerate my hand in his "space" only if it was holding something he wanted, and he was a perfect gentleman for food. We use every advantage they give us!

Good pic! Thanks for sharing. Isn't it funny how much greys like noise? Timber has learned to make this really loud sound (I really can't describe it, it is like a click magnified by 20) which he now uses to scare the cats. He waits until they are all relaxing in the room were he is, then makes it and watches them run in all directions with glee.

Yes, it sounds like things are going great! Go slow and keep the faith. Good luck with the diet, that will be slow as you said. I'm glad you are enjoying it, and don't be discouraged if you seem to regress with him (otherwise known as the "honeymoon" period). Sometimes it is seems like two steps forward and one step back, but you are still going the right direction

Yes you will. I "clicked" at my coworker when I went past her office today. Couldn't believe it! Ha.

Good deal! Hope the hurricane blows itself out before it gets to you...

Have you tried the nicotine replacement gum? That helped me.

Thanks! I guess he is already maxed out then. His sprouted seeds (given daily) have a few chickpeas so he is probably already at his limit.

My coworker (from India) brought me some Bengal Gram for Timber. It is commonly eaten by people and fed to birds in India. I googled it and it appears to be a variety of chickpea? The nutrients look good. I just wanted to check with the forum pros and make sure it is OK to feed Timber. Anyone have any experience or know what this is?

As everyone else has said, Charlie is doing well but doesn't trust you yet. It takes them time, sometimes a lot of time. I got Timber in June of this year and it was about 6-8 weeks before he wanted my hands on him. For some it is less, for some it is more. Read the above posts carefully, there is a lot of useful information there!

What a day for the webcam to fail! It will be interesting to hear if the vet thinks she caught it from you. I know some illnesses are transmissible, but don't know much about it.

Hi and welcome Devi! Why don't you tell us about yourself on a new thread and post some pics of your flock?

I really enjoyed reading about Charlie! They are truly amazing birds. Happy adventures to you, the family and Charlie

Glad to hear she's eating better. Hang in there!

Not bad though! I have three bloody spots from my run in with Timber this morning. Maybe I need to get the book!

Hello John, welcome and God bless