Timbersmom

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!

Good job Dorian! As Sterling said, Timber won't do much to paper. Give him corrugated cardboard and he is in shred heaven. As they say, different strokes for different folks!

Loved it, thanks for posting!

Hello and welcome, Abz, to you and your baby! Looking forward to hearing more about your life together

All vegetable pasta available at grocery! Mine has it with the other pastas. It is all different colors and spiral shaped.

I have four house cats. There aren't any real problems, except that Timber tries to harass them. I have to say that you need to be constantly vigilant. Accidents happen so quickly. When my cats and Timber are in proximity to each other I watch them very closely, even after 3 years.

Nice looking setup! No help with the pictures here, I struggle with them myself. Hope you can bring your baby home soon