Timbersmom

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

I took Timber in after my last child left home. I had "empty nest" syndrome. He really filled a spot in my heart that needed filling. I can certainly understand how you feel, and think it would be similar. They become such an important part of our lives that it leaves a big hole when they are gone. God bless.

I can't imagine how difficult this must have been for you! I hope and pray that Snickers adapts quickly and learns to love his new environment, though as we know, you will never be forgotten. God bless.

Happy Hatchday Nilah!

I'm blessed in that I have two children who would take Timber when the time comes. Will they feed him exactly like I do? Probably not. However, I know he is adaptable since I am his third home (at least) and he has bonded to me. Also, he already knows and accepts the kids, which is a good start. In your situations, I understand it is more difficult. Just my opinion, but where there is life there is hope. While the person who takes your flock members when the time comes may not be ideal, there is no way of knowing if your birds would be "happy" or not, and my initial thought is give them a chance. I'll admit, as Talon implied, I often wonder how satisfying Timber's life is. However, it is all he's ever known. Being hatched in captivity, he's never flown free in the wild or lived a "normal" life. So, I need to believe he is at least content. And, I think he could be content in his next home too. Have you thought about reaching out to some of the forum members (like SRSeedburners) who are younger and might be willing to take on more flock members? Or maybe your avian vet who may know other younger bird enthusiasts who might be willing? Just a thought. It's a quandary I know, and like many other things, there is no perfect answer.

They don't rename easily, so Timmy is probably a better choice anyway!

Oh my that's horrible! Hope you are able to find him.

I suspect Timber would run screaming for the hills. He does like a couple of ice cubes in his bathwater. I'm not sure he's touched snow in person. I've taken him to the windows to look out when it snows. He looks terrified FYI

Timber actually decided to eat a few bites of green pepper after many years of tossing them down. You just never know when they will find a new food interest.

Happy Hatch Day Rikki! May it be filled with all your favorite treats

That's precious! Looks like she is having a great time!

Agree totally about the facebook sites. I love this forum, but it isn't very active these days, which makes me sad!

Thanks for the update on Murphchk! So many who were once very active have disappeared. I always wonder (in a few cases we know) if they are well.

.No, I've been wondering too. Also about Murphchk.

Hello and welcome! I believe I remember Timmy (in a general sense). Beautiful bird and I hope he has found his forever home

Nice work! Now if you could get him to adjust his attitude. He waves, but looks like he wants to roll his eyes and say "geez mom."

I haven't noticed anything, and I check the forum daily. Thanks for all you do!

I appreciate all you do, and I appreciate this forum. my firefox browser doesn't show a donation link, so I went directly to paypal after copying the email. Wish I could do more. I hope others will do the same, you aren't expected to carry costs to provide this service.

Congratulations! That is truly something to be thankful for. Nothing like grandbabies

Looks really neat! Wish Timber would take an interest in toys, but all he wants is cardboard and plastic straws (must be dark blue).

He's a beauty! How long have you had him?

Love the pictures! It's always a "journey" with our fids. Like marriage, hard to believe you've had her that long but seems like forever.

Beautiful! Good job Huey.

Very cool! I watched a lot of training videos when I first got Timber, but am ashamed to say I've never really tried.

Love the keychain! Timber's latest fixation is the zipper teeth on my hoodie. He pretends to be looking at something else but his eyes keep shifting to those teeth. When he thinks I'm distracted, he'll go for them.