Timbersmom

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

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.