Timbersmom

The wheels turn slowly for greys on new things, but they do turn! Congrats to Talon

Hello and welcome to you and Arnie! I no advice to add, but wanted to say hello

You might try sprinkling with baking soda then scrubbing with vinegar. Having had several blood drawing bites in the early days, I feel for your wife! Mine were over tile, thankfully.

I have no quarrel with the forearm step-up either. It just caused me problems when I first got him, had no experience, and everything I saw (like youtube) was them stepping up on hands. I thought I was doing something wrong! Thankfully, I know better now

Timber still won't step up on my hand, only my forearm. I'm not sure what happened, but am convinced he had a bad experience with hands before he came to me.

Woohoo on the brace removal! I'm really curious to see what Miss Gilbert will have to say about that when it is complete.

Loved the video!

I have the same situation here with Timber. I mean I don't think he was allowed to fledge. Dorian's flight from the floor is a BIG deal! Guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next

She's beautiful! One of the reasons I DON'T like surfing CL is because I always see something I'd like to bring home!

Cabelltech, whether Gabby remains a cuddler or not is a story yet to be written! They are very different that way. Some like it, some don't. Timber is 7 and he still loves cuddling. Others here on the forum, not so much. Greys are as individual in their behavior and preferences as people it would seem.

Timber's water is on the opposite side of the cage, so it is definitely deliberate. I'll watch him carry that toast all the way across the cage on a perch just to dunk it. I let him "finish" before I change the water. Like Inara, he tends to do it with anything dry or hard. Never his nutriberries or seed though. What amusing and diverse creatures they are! It is part of their charm I believe.

Absolutely! I am Timber's most trusted, and he comes to me easily, cuddles, etc. But, my husband and kids (when they are here) have a different type of relationship. Even though different, he enjoys them and they enjoy him. He contact calls for them and even interacts in some ways with them that he won't with me, mostly in playing.

LOL Little manipulators. Timber says "good byyyyye" in the saddest voice. Like he knows the parting is forever!

I think your paranoia is absolutely normal and it will pass. Any time I have a loss (human or beloved pet) I have feelings of anxiety about the living and even dreams (nightmares) of losing others. God bless.

What a great report on Escher! Glad to hear he and Pablo are doing well. As to the jealously, that is totally a grey thing (and perhaps other species of companion birds as well). Timber is jealous of the cats, my spouse, my kids, any company I have, the telephone... well, you get the drift. Anything that takes my attention from him! I'm not sure it is "jealously" per se. They just know they aren't the center of attention and don't like it

I don't have any experience with young greys. However, from what I've seen on the forum, sometimes at a few months, sometimes not until 18-24 months, and sometimes even later than that! I believe they can speak (when developed enough) anytime they choose to do so. Some just don't!

Absolutely! Timber is a dunker. He takes his peanut butter toast, drops it in the bowl, fishes it out, eats a piece, rinse, repeat etc.

Her behavior sounds totally normal to me! It sounds like you and Gabby are doing juts fine

Hello and welcome to you and Bogart! Post some pics when you can, and keep us posted on Bogart's progress. When I rehomed my bird, nothing progressed at the rate I expected. Building trust with him and most African greys is a very slow process. Don't give up, patience and time wins the day and it is well worth it when you win their trust. Good luck and God bless!

From every thing I've read here on the forum, there are no guarantees as to whether they would "get along" or not. Also, it isn't recommended that you keep them in the same cage. They each need their own space. That said, good luck and God bless with your decision!

Sounds like Timber's "spite" bites. When I've been gone or do something that displeases him (like take him for a nail trim) I have to be very careful. He will readily step up, enjoy his cuddle session, then on the way back to the cage he will look right at me then remove a hunk of skin. He seems to know very well what he is doing and why. Yes, it hurts my feelings. But, I don't walk in his shoes. He doesn't always do it, but I've come to be wary anyway!

Hello and welcome to you and Gizmo! Post some pics when you have a chance. We love 'em

Thanks Inara! Easier on the old eyes here

Beautiful! Go with your instincts!

Same here Steve.