Timbersmom

LOL I think the gopro is going to work just fine!

How scary that must have been! So glad he is OK. I'll bet your heart stopped for a minute.

Glad Ollie has that over with and can get on with life!

Hello and welcome to you and Spy She's a beautiful baby and your daughter is beautiful too. Good luck and God bless

That's great! God bless

Timber does that sometimes too. I'm not sure when it means, but it seems common to greys and not temperature related.

Hello an welcome to you and Kiwi! Post some pics when you can. Love those baby pictures

Nice going Nonsense! Timber here. Most hoomans and slow-witted and difficult to train, but stick with the program and he'll learn. Don't let your guard down. A well trained hooman is an asset when all's said and done. Choke down one of the healthy/nasty things once in awhile and watch how excited he gets. Quite amusing in my house. Keep it up!

Timber also makes the baby bird sounds when he doesn't think he's getting his share of dinner...

Ha to the millet. Timber still won't touch it! They are very individual in their tastes. I see recipes and ideas here on the forum and thing "oh Timber would like that." Not. Then there are things he does like that don't seem to go with the "norm." It's always a matter of experimentation to see what they like. Timber reminds me of my children. One of my boys loved broccoli, the other still won't eat anything green (he is 23). Greys are just as individualistic in their tastes as people in my estimation. Cheese seems to be a universal favorite, which is why we call it "birdie crack," but you have to really limit how much of that you give them because it isn't good for them. We save cheese for those times when we really need a lure.

Once they understand you aren't going to hurt them and it's temporary, they don't hold a grudge for long. In fact, some start thinking it is a game (ie Sterlings video of Gracie in the aviary). I'd think long and hard about the clipping. I understand your concerns. If you are determined to do that, you might ask about a trim rather than a clip? It still allows flight but slows them down.

If we didn't spend all our extra "change" on our birds we could have a get together!

It is great news that Nonsense is feeling more confident and coming out. Good going! Getting Timber to go back in the cage when I have to leave was a struggle here too. That's just part of it. They understand language, so be sure and use the same phrase when it's time to go in. For instance, with Timber it is "time to kennel up Timber" (thanks to my boys). I also tell him what I'm doing, like "I have to go to work, time to kennel up Timber, I'll be back." Or "I'll be back in an hour, time to kennel up Timber." In time, they learn that going in is a temporary state, you will be back, and they will be out again. Same thing at night, "time for bed, kennel up Timber." I always try to communicate what's going on and they learn exactly what those words mean in time. You have probably already noticed that they are very intelligent. That said, even now there are times (they are rare but happen) when I'm really in a hurry and don't have time to coax him and he doesn't want to go in for whatever reason. In the early days, like you I had to threaten the towel (he hates it). I never had to use it, I just keep it in a corner and would go pick it up and head his direction. He would head inside immediately. Now, all I have to do is say "kennel up or I'm getting the towel" and he goes in. He knows I'm serious, because I don't use it often. Over use would make it an empty threat. Most greys love routine. You have made a good start with putting the treat in the cage. Try continuing to do that with the phrase you want Nonsense to understand when it is time to go in. It takes time and patience but you'll get there! Other members will have more ideas also I'm sure.

LOL Love it!

I meant to mention on my other post, I wouldn't call her "aggressive" from what you have described. She is a prey animal and bites mainly from fear. Even after 4 years, I cannot get Timber to step up from inside the cage. That is his safe zone, and he controls what happens in the space. He will bite if I try to get a step up from inside the cage, but hardly ever does (now) when outside the cage.

I would keep leaving the door open when you are there. I think eventually she will come out. I understand your fear that she won't go back in, but she probably will, since that is her "safe" place. Though it may not seem like it, you are making progress. Greys take a long time to trust, which is why you hear "grey time" on here all the time. Take it slow and easy like you have been, and let her set the pace on interactions. One day she'll surprise you!

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Wow, I can't believe you have to wait 6 weeks. Hang in there! Wish I lived closer, I'd come over and do what I could to help out.

LOL my thoughts exactly. He has "enough with the camera already" expression!

I don't think Timber ever fledged either. I've had him almost 4 years, he hasn't been clipped, and he still just glides down when he takes flight.

No problems with the video here.

What great pics and videos! What a beautiful baby.

Cheese... obviously needs cheese... Love this one!

Looking great!

Bells, greys love their bells. Make sure you get stainless steel for safety and durability.