Timbersmom

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.

Hello and welcome to you, Izzy and your cats! So sorry to hear of your loss. What a tragedy. Looking forward to hearing more about you and your "flock."

Excellent post.

Now that you've mastered your first trick, your bird will expect you to learn the next one more quickly.

Good video! What a pleasure Sully is

Pretty birds!

^^ truth, always

I haven't seen anything on the forum (which I trust since the people here have birds in their home) about gender being an issue in temperament. In fact, some of us still don't know the gender of our rehome (for example). As Sterling said, gender doesn't seem to mean much. It is more of a personality thing, much like people. How excited you must be! Can't wait to see pics after your visit. Good luck and God bless

Sweet deal! I'm a Craig's List fan myself.

Absolutely no help here, but I'm commenting to bring this back to the top. Dave007 is probably the one who can tell you what to do. If he doesn't respond soon, send him a message. Good luck an God bless!

I always keep the dreaded towel within reach for emergencies. You just never know.

At 13 months many would say she still IS a baby. My TAG is now 7 and he still makes baby bird noises when he wants a bite of something I'm eating. He also loves eating warm things off a spoon and does the head bob thing.

Hello Darci, and welcome to you and Shadow! Welcome to the cats also. I have four of those too. As the others said, patience, patience, patience. Shadow is beautiful! Can't wait to hear about your life together and your progress. To your question about toys, it will depend on Shadow's preference. Timber, who is a TAG, prefers adding machine tape rolls, plastic straws, and bells (lots of bells). Some like to chew wood, but Timber doesn't. He does love chewing on his rope perches. For foraging, his favorite is a sturdy cardboard box (small) stuffed with shredded paper, treats, etc.

You do it however they will eat it. I chop some up fine and mix with other things I know he will eat. A type of "chop" which you can find here on the forum if you use the search. I also thread big pieces through his cage bars or stick them on the skewer with other things. This has only moderate success. You just need to keep playing with it until you find a way to sneak them in if your bird doesn't like them (mine doesn't particularly). I will mix chopped spinach in his birdie bread, scrambled egg, etc. etc. FYI I am addressing greens here...

As for corn on the cob, I serve it to Timber raw and he likes it. Always make sure you wash appropriately since pesticides can be deadly to you birds. I hang about 1/4 of an ear on Timber's skewer in his cage and he strips it right off.

LOL Starving birdie indeed!