Timbersmom

Beautiful picture!

Nilah seems more interested in the fire than the presents!

Good to see you again! It has been quiet here. I read one time that parrots pick up things quickly that are said with emotion, which is why bad language seems to come so easily to them I suspect. I do agree with the sarcasm point too though. Maybe they like that inflection as well. All is well with Timber (as far as I know, he's not one to tell me otherwise). His annual visit to the avian vet went well, and his seizure meds are still working. He has little interest in Christmas which is normal. After all, the presents, they all belong to him if you know what I mean.

Less stressed is always good! Glad something is working, be meds, healing, or prayer

Poor Corey! Unfortunately, I have no knowledge or advice to offer. Timber has a toe that is deformed (for lack of a better word), but it hasn't affected his ability to perch or get around. A few years ago, he developed a seizure disorder. As a result, the vet recommended that I move him into a smaller cage, switch to flat perches, and keep a towel on the bottom of the cage for cushioning at night. This was all in case he had a seizure since falls can be damaging when they are helpless. I don't know if the flat perches might help Corey or not, They are basically just pieces of wood that are broad and flat. However, I will say that after a time, I noticed Timber sleeping on the towel more and more during the nights. He won't while the lights are on and people are around, but I've caught him sleeping there several time when I've surprise him before daylight. God bless in your quest to keep Corey after and content.

That's great! Glad to hear things are working out in the new place. It's always a big job and somewhat of a chance to move.

That's funny! Yes, they do seem to love to "prank." When I got Timber I had four cats. Timber can meow in three in 3 distinct "voices" once of which sounds like a cat caught in a bear trap. Early on, I caught on, he would make that pitiful "help me" meow (when I wasn't near him of course.) I'd come running, calling for the cats to see who was in distress. They would usually be sitting in the window looking at me like "what's the crazy woman's problem now." Took me a few times to catch on. Timber would be sitting there doing something entirely harmless, not making eye contact. I'm slow, but eventually I catch on...

Wow! You have certainly had a full plate. As to Huey, he is certainly swoon-worthy! Glad to see you back, and hope the rest of your year is much more "peaceful."

I saw him all the time. What a shame!

Sure with Timber did! His attitude is "if it's orange I will die."

Yes! Need a Greycie video fix.

Yes. Having peace is the most important thing for all of us when it comes right down to it.

Wow, that's great! That neighbor has been giving you grief for some time as I remember. Hope your move goes smoothly.

Sounds like Alfie wants to be a macaw when he grows up At least he didn't seem to have a bad reaction at home to the outing? Timber would have "weirded out" for at least a week. He is very change resistant.

What fun! There is nothing like that within driving distance for me (that I'm aware of). Alfie seemed to be doing well. Timber panics if I take him out on the enclosed porch. I'm glad he did well and that you enjoyed it. I have to say, after my bites from AG's, the beak size on a macaw or a cockatoo are not something I would be ready to deal with either. Thanks for the pics and video, I enjoyed them :)

I agree with all Talon said. I've had Timber (rehome) for ten years and think I know him well. On a rare occasion, he will still bite, seemingly out of the blue. I just have to accept that he has his reasons, though I don't know what they are. I just say "no bite" firmly and back to the cage he goes. I suspect that is what he wants, since that is his safe place. There are times I can read his body language and know to leave him be, but the times he has bitten in recent history there were no indications it was coming. Good luck and God bless

I'll check it out, thanks. I was buying mine on Amazon and then they didn't have it any more.

I've been having trouble finding red palm oil. Anyone know a good, pure source?

You are blessed to have something nice so close. There is nothing like that in my area.

I'm so glad you made the right decision for you and Snickers, because I can't imagine how difficult it would be to make!

Present!

Don't forget to talk to her agent also!

Thanks for trying Kevin!

That's horrible. Amen to the full 20 years in prison.

I only have one bird so can't answer with any authority. Frankly, Timber demands as much time and attention as I can provide which is one of the reasons I haven't considered another. A lot of greys are "needy" in my experience. However, from everything I've read on the forum and other places, the answer to your questions will be "it depends." Sometimes the birds like each other and sometimes they don't. Much like people, they are very independent about their likes and dislikes. If you get another grey, what if they decide to become mates? If that happens, they are no longer companion birds and focus on their mate instead of being bonded to you. Is that something you want to risk? Others here have multiple birds and can answer this question with their own experience and I'm sure they will chime in. Good luck and God bless