Timbersmom

LOL, yes, what SR said. No worries about bonding there!

Hello and welcome to you and Ruby! She's a beauty, plucked or not. Looking forward to hearing more about you and your life with Ruby. I understand the gender issue. I have a "boy" who has never been sexed. Timber will always be Timber to me.

I am not offended. Prayers and love coming your way!

Excellent!

I agree totally with what SRSeedBurners said. My first thought when I was reading your post was "college dorm rooms and greys probably don't mix." As stated, in my experience an African Grey is similar in commitment level to a child. They are attention hounds. Cost is another thought, since greys are expensive to feed correctly and avian vets are like specialists for people, more costly than a regular vet. When I was a teen, I would not have had the time or the money for a grey. That said, not everyone is the same, and you have to make your own choices. Good luck!

Joe is worried about his 401K...

No, I've wondered myself.

Oh, poor kitty! I will definitely say a prayer for her quick recovery.

Wow, how fortunate that you happened to see him! Thank you for giving him a forever home

Beautiful!

Hello and welcome! Love their names

Regardless of the cause, I'm so sorry for your loss

How frustrating when companies don't stand behind their products.

Excellent news, keep us updated!

Hope that works out!

It is scary when they freak out, especially won't you don't initially know the cause. I haven't had that happen with Timber before.

This is the bulb I use: https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-24975-Compact-Fluorescent/dp/B000KH9S88/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1539033229&sr=8-4&keywords=avian+sun+lamp I have this cheap floor lamp, which has lasted since 2013. It seems very cheap, but it has really held up well considering. https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-AvianSun-Deluxe-Floor/dp/B006L49LHC/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1539033375&sr=8-15&keywords=zoomed+lamp The one SR posted above looks nice.

Sunlight isn't possible for us but I do the full spectrum avian light every day. It is important. Sure glad to hear she is better!

I tried taking Timber's boxes away (because some said that encouraged nesting and amorous behavior) and I didn't think it made any difference at all. He loves his boxes so much that I gave them back and never looked back on that one.

Hello and welcome! You have a beautiful flock.

I have nothing to offer. Timber gets a bit amorous at times too. I ignore the behavior and keep hands off until it passes. Have to feel for them though!

Glad to hear he's better today! It is scary (to me anyway) when they do anything "out of character" because they hide illness. It's good you have a vet who can see him so quickly.

As Greytness said, make sure you are seeing an avian vet. One comment I'd make is you might want to go to flat perches rather than round. Perching low like that can rub their keel and even split it with time. My TAG has a seizure disorder and a neurological condition, and that's the first thing the avian vet told me to do, get him off round perches.

I agree also.

Since you have had him since he was a baby, is it possible he's going through the "terrible twos?" I have no experience with birds that age but I've seen it mentioned here. As to the gentler bird in the evening, I think that is universal. I haven't seen a bird who is not more receptive close to bedtime so that is normal. Hopefully someone who has survived the terrible twos will chime in.