Timbersmom

That's a great pic! The wire is nice too but I really like the one of the birds

Hello and welcome! There is no experience I have had that compares to life with a grey. It just gets better

I feel for you! I have sciatic nerve problems too. Mine as debilitating as yours, but I've leaned on that cart many times to get some relief when shopping. I haven't tried acupuncture for that, but I did have it for my shoulder and it was the only thing that helped (doc said I need shoulder replacement, no thank you). My chiropractor does it, and though my insurance doesn't cover it he just included it with my other treatments and I just had to pay my copay. Hope you are better soon!

Good luck and God bless! It will be challenging, but worth it!

Glad you were able to get it cancelled and refunded!

That is looking great!

Love the Greycie videos!

Timber actually spends quite a bit of time on the bottom of his cage... goring his artichoke, chasing his ball etc. I am in the "get as big as you can afford and have space for camp." Timber's cage is very large and he uses all of it. As Talon said, when you get all the perches, bowls and toys in you want to make sure there is plenty of room for your bird.

LOL bet it still made your heart glad to hear!

Fantastic! Fingers crossed

I have to say that I was shocked to read that someone was considering having a healthy bird euthanized. I can't imagine any circumstance except a painful, terminal illness where I would consider this option for any living, sentient being. I've given some thought to where Timber would go when my husband and I "pass." All of my boys have expressed an interest in taking Timber, and I would trust any of them to do their very best for him. Greywings also pointed out some excellent options. Since I am a rehomer, I know that adjustments are slow and often not easy. I'd like to think that many like myself and others on the forum do their very best to give their birds a loving, healthy home. I'd also like to think there are more of us in the world than the kind who see birds as a novelty. While it's a slow process, birds, like humans, can learn to love again and form a bond with their new caretaker. I am very pro-life when it comes to animals and people. I'd hate to think that the chance of a happy life would be taken away because of the fear of a bad life. Just my thoughts..

Sounds like Gilbert is glad to be home! She has made a lot of progress in this last year

I sure hope it is an oil gland! I'm sorry to hear Cocaba is not doing well. No matter how old they are, it's never easy.

Progress!

Good luck in your search! I have a Timneh but I rehomed him. There are no breeders I am familiar with so no recommendations here, but hopefully someone will come along with useful information for you.

Hang in there! If I've learned one thing, it is that they are often very slowwww to trust and adapt. 10 days is nothing in grey time....

That "click" is a sound I think every grey makes if it is what I think you are talking about. I've seen several different "interpretations" of it on the forum. Check out the "stickies" on the first page of the forum. There is a lot of useful information there. For Timber, the click seems to mean a couple of things. We call it his thank you, since he often does it after we give him a treat. He will also do it when he wants my attention sometimes. I've seen it listed by some as a warning, but in Timber's case that doesn't seem to be the meaning. Most greys love to whistle. When I was trying to get Timber to interact initially, I started whistling to him. Before long he was whistling back. I still whistle to him often. When I am in another room and he can't see me, that's how we communicate and I let him know my location. When I get up in the morning (I'm upstairs, he's downstairs) as soon as my feet hit the floor he will start whistling. You'll also probably notice a particular whistle/sound pattern your bird will often make. That is his/her contact call. Birds are flock animals, and the contact call broadcasts their location so you can find your way back

Hello and welcome to you and your grey! When I rehomed Timber he was not friendly either. I left the cage door open, and when he was ready he would come out and hang out on top of his cage or sit on the open door. When I'd approach the cage, he'd go back in. As time went by, he'd stay out as long as I didn't get too close. It takes time for many greys to get used to their new environment and new people. They are usually slow to trust. It took about 3 months before I could get Timber to step up. I don't know if Timber is actually a male or female, and while I was told he was 5 or 6 when I got him, I really don't know. It's been 3 years now and I don't know what I'd do without him. Good luck and God bless

Glad to hear it Nancy!

Either Miss Gilbert has found her "mate" or she is very aware of how to get under your daughter's skin to sucking up to her husband... Either way, funny! I'm sure it will get easier when your grandbaby is home and your daughter is recovered.

Sounds like a lot of stress. God bless you for taking such good care of these birds!

LOL I'm with birdhouse! The only time I cage Timber is when my grandson (2 years old) comes over. Timber has been so jealous of him since his birth that I really don't trust him out in the same room.

Prayers for Ollie.

Sounds funny! Timber never does that on my finger but he certainly does while hanging in the doorway of his cage. He will swing then roll his neck very quickly.

Sure hope Ollie is OK!