Timbersmom

I have an acquaintance in Detroit, Michigan who is looking to rehome her CAG due to her health. She is 18 years old and has been in the same home since she was a baby. I thought I'd through this out here in case any members in that area were looking for another grey.

I agree with the others. What I heard on your video are the types of sounds Timber makes all the time. His "alert" or screech is more like what Dave posted.

Beautiful pic!

LOL to the "she draws back with a glare that makes her regular stink eye look positively charming." I really wish I could hear what goes on in those little heads. On the other hand, maybe not!

Congratulations and love those baby pictures! What a sweetheart

Timber doesn't want hubby's hands in his cage for any reason. They get along fine as long as Gary keeps his hands away from the inside of the cage, but when he is trying to do anything inside the cage, look out! I can do anything on the inside of the cage EXCEPT get a step up. They are so funny that way! When Timber is out and needs to go in (like when we are leaving the house) Gary just sticks his hand in the cage and Timber goes right in to run him out of the cage.

Timber is a very picky eater. He doesn't care for fruit either, except for sharing a bite of dad's banana once in awhile. I don't mind, because greys aren't supposed to have a lot of fruit anyway. As luvparrots said, veggies are important. Sometimes you can hide them in things they do like (like you would with a toddler). Sometimes it is a matter of finding some Chicken likes. It takes some experimenting, and sometimes it takes several times of offering the same thing before they give it a try. For instance, Timber will eat peas in the pod (not snow pea pods but real peas) if I put them on the skewer in his cage raw. He will only eat sweet potato if it is cooked and mashed. Carrots and broccoli are a "sometimes" thing on the skewer (raw, won't eat cooked). I found that he loves artichokes. I buy fresh ones, cut off the stem plus about a half inch on the stalk end and a half inch off the top, strip the outer leaves (mostly to help get rid of pesticides) and toss it in the bottom of the cage after washing well. He will chase and chew on that artichoke all day long, leaving only pieces of the leaves at the end of the day. I'm just trying to emphasize that you may have to try a variety of things before you find what he likes. What ever you try, make sure to wash properly to get rid of pesticides, which are lethal to birds.

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing

As far as nail trimming goes, it depends on the individual bird. I have to have Timber's nails trimmed (usually twice a year). In spite of sleeping on a concrete perch, his nails will get so long that they impair his movement and then it is time for a trim. For instance, he likes to run across the bottom of his cage chasing a ball. His nails will get so long that he is tripping every other step. When that happens, to the vet we go for a nail trimming. As others have said, some birds will groom their own nails, and some don't need it with a pedicure perch.

He will warm up to you, it just takes time, sometimes lots of time! Timber makes lots of noise when I am out of the room too, but I think that is his way, being flock-minded, to get me back in the room!

Congratulations! Chicken appears to be curious and active in the video. Looking good!

Hello and welcome to you and your baby! I have no experience with babies, I'm a rehomer, but others on the forum have experience and will answer your questions when they check the forum. Good luck and God bless

Just lovely! You go Marco...

Loved it! Thanks for sharing

What a relief! I was so glad to see your post. Keep us posted.

Others have already addressed your question, but I wanted to say... what beautiful pics!

Sarcasm? Dave? Surely not...

Timber has many more periods of inactivity, just hanging around, than he does of activity. I assume it is normal (for him anyway). I suppose greys have temperaments like people in that some are more active and some less so? He will have bursts of activity, attacking a toy, hanging from the top of his cage and flapping for all he his worth etc., but most of the time he is chilling.

Wow bluedawg that is a lot of stress! God bless. I will keep you and your mom in my prayers.

Lovely pics, thanks for sharing!

Sterling, Timber is most likely to talk when alone. Whether he is in his cage or not, he will chatter when I'm gone (spycam) or if I am in another room or upstairs. Since I talk to him when I'm in the room and often to hubby or others in his presence, I wonder if he is self-comforting when alone? Since his flock speaks in words does he talk to mimic having the flock around him? It's a puzzle.

How exciting! Loved the pics and keep them coming

I have two grown children Timber knows well and who know how to care for him. I feel blessed to be able to fall back on them. Karen

So sorry to hear about your accident Nancy! Heal quickly and well. God bless

Woohoo! Congrats to Marco!