Timbersmom

Prayers for Howardine!

Is this an avian vet? If not, is this a vet with bird experience? Timber was very aggressive and upset when I first got him and started taking him to have his nails trimmed. I was amazed at how calmly the vet and tech toweled him up and trimmed his nails without getting a bite, because he was giving it his best shot. I don't know your situation, or your bird, so can't give advice, but anesthesia is tricky with birds and I'm not sure a nail trim would be worth the risk?

Excellent responses for you to consider. Thought I'd just throw this in... when I first joined the forum someone told me they will always go for the highest point for safety, which is why they head for your shoulder. They feel safer there. They also usually sleep on their highest perch in the cage etc. I don't let Timber on my shoulder either for safety's sake. As Neoow pointed out, they will grab on with their beak if they feel like they are unstable. While this is not technically biting behavior, I don't want that grab to be my ear or my face! My Avian vet calls their beak their "hand."

Ha, yes. I've often thought I could feed 10 other birds at least with what Timber leaves in his breakfast bowl.

He's beautiful! They are attention hounds. My Timber rarely talks when I'm in the room. If I go to another room and listen closely, that's when he talks. I always suspect it's the last trick in his bag to get me to come back to the room he is in.

Thank you for rescuing Diego from his less than ideal situation! I also have to drive 2 hours to see Dr. Kirsting in St. Louis. I was fortunate enough to find a vet who "sees birds" who is only about 20 minutes away. They do a good job on nail trims between trips to St. Louis.

What a pretty bird! Hope he settles in soon.

Congratulations on your new baby and best of luck on the interaction! Having only one, I have no advice for you.

Hello and welcome Isha!

Ha funny! Not a lot of taste though I've heard... I do ketogenic diet too and it works for me.

Beautiful pictures!

Beautiful baby! He's sure making fast progress. He's probably thrilled to have finally landed in a good home.

I feel your pain Neoow. Timber won't eat pellets in any brand or any form. Not even in birdy bread (which he doesn't care much for anyway). In the end, we do the best we can and make sure they get some variety.

Fantastic! I was thrilled to see this this morning. What a blessing that you happened to be a neighbor.

What a beautiful CAG! As the others have said, they adjust slowly. Just take it easy and slow down. You are off to a great start!

Hope the fireworks didn't have any ill effects on her. They don't phase Timber. His fears seem really odd to me. Fireworks, etc. don't phase him. Something bright orange will put him in a state of terror.

Hello and welcome to the forum! Chjango is a beautiful bird.

Ruby is a beauty! Hello and welcome to the forum. As to keeping her happy, my grey is happiest when he has my full attention.

It makes me so sad to see this. Just know you are loved and appreciated, and your contributions are a legacy here. God bless you and Maggie.

Timber doesn't care much for toys either. He gets past fear, but doesn't have much interest. The things he actually likes are his bells (stainless steel is safe), his stainless steel measuring spoons (they are all on a ring so they rattle), and his forage ball because it has Healthy Bits in it. Other than that, he prefers cardboard to chew on, and not in the form of a toy. More like a box I receive from Amazon with the tape pulled off. They can certainly tell a story with the vocabulary they know. I think you are making good progress. They are sooooo sloowwww to accept and change Grey time!

Praying your daughter. Depression is such a difficult thing to deal with, for the sufferer and for the family.

Yes, I can barely keep up with one bird and 2 cats! So sorry about the loss of Sophie. Our other two cats (19 and 18) died earlier in the year. It's never easy, even when you know it is "time."

Loved the pictures! Thanks for posting

At least he didn't pout! Beautiful pics.

I'm always amazed when I hear an Amazon sing!