Timbersmom

LOL That's exactly right! I get the "look" when I check out with one artichoke, one ear of sweet corn, one sweet potato etc. So far, they haven't dared to ask. One new checker picked up the artichoke by its stem and said, "What is this anyway?" Ha.

No, don't build a nesting box for a lone bird. I remember Dave saying that was a bad idea. I really don't have anything to add to what the others have said. My bird rules the roost here and pretty much does as he pleases. We always say he's training us rather than the other way around!

Great that Alex is eating Harrison's. A good quality seed mix should be offered too. There is a post on here about sunflower seeds. If memory serves, the important thing with sunflower seeds is moderation. Some seed mixes have too much sunflower and not enough other quality seed. Keep experimenting with the veggies. You'll find some he likes and some he doesn't. I keep offering the ones Timber doesn't like because sometimes, well, he changes his mind! Also, they prefer some raw, some steamed etc. If he rejects raw broccoli try a piece of steamed when you make it for yourself, etc. Sometimes they won't eat it in their bowl but may eat it from a skewer hanging in the cage. There are endless variations to try. My goal is to get a variety of food down Timber's throat, and he's picky so it is a job. At only 4 days, his refusal to step up is no surprise to me. When I took Timber a couple of years ago (rehomed) it took about 3 months for him to start stepping up readily when he wasn't on the floor. Time and patience wins the day. They often take a while to trust. You have to earn it.

Hello and welcome to you and Alex It is my understanding that walnuts are fine. Just make sure they are unsalted, fresh and human grade. Post some pics and tell us more about yourself and Alex when you have a chance.

Mine just arrived Brat Birds. I had to order recently and that's the brand I picked too. I've been seeing a lot of stuff online about health benefits for people too, which probably contributes to increased sales and distribution.

Great pics, thanks for sharing. Garcia is coming right along with those feathers! I have to say it seems their lack of feathers always bothers us more than it bothers them.

Nice haul! We have to drive 1.5 hours to get to the nearest bird fair, but it's well worth the drive to me. I order many things on line, but for somethings it is great to be able to see it and feel it.

Hello and welcome to you and your flock! You have a beautiful baby there. Good luck and God bless

What a beautiful baby Sterling!

Hello and welcome! I don't really have anything to add to what the others have said so well. Timber will try anything warm on a spoon. I may have it all over me if he doesn't like it, but he will at least stick his beak in! He is a picky eater as well. Also, try pine nuts if you haven't. That is probably Timber's favorite nut. Good luck and God bless

Not a clue here. I did find a discussion http://www.theparrotclub.co.uk/topic/2049-parrot-paperwork/

I was actually thinking of your early days with Miss Gilbert as I read this Dee. Ha!

Hello and welcome Lori! Happy hunting for your new baby, and keep us posted

This is definitely a "better safe than sorry" thing for me. I avoid onions because of what I've read. Garlic is limited to the small amounts that may be in spaghetti sauce or other cooked foods (when Timber is sharing our dinner).

What a beautiful baby!

There is lots of food for thought in the responses here. Timber has drawn my blood several times. I totally understand your feelings of hurt because I have felt the same. As you said yourself, your circumstances and where you are at emotionally right now magnify that. Timber is a "spite biter." In other words, when he doesn't get his way or is angry at me, he is likely to bite. No warning, no heads up, just bam. The second time it happened, I remembered posts I read on here saying that greys are emotionally at the 2-year old toddler level and they stay there. When they are frustrated and upset with us over some real or assumed slight, what recourse do they have? They bite. That is the way it seems to me at any rate. There may be any many other factors that influence it, including hormones and things going on in their birdy brains they we don't know or have a chance of comprehending. I just keep trying to figure out how to prevent it and when to expect it. When dealing with the hurt, I always remind myself that Timber is not a human. He doesn't think and feel like I do, nor does his behavior follow human patterns and expectations. Because our birds are smart and can reason, I think we sometimes attribute human feeling and responses to them. I remind myself that Timber has no idea how much a blood drawing bite hurts me physically or emotionally. Hang in there!

I have to admit... funny!

LOL I have lost count of what Timber considers "my culinary failures." I certainly thought they looked good and smelled appetizing, but he disagreed. But, we just keep trying don't we?

Looks very nice!

LOL Reminded me of one... When you always grab an extra straw at the convenience straw because it is your bird's favorite.

Hello and welcome to you and Jocke! What a blessing that you agreed to take him. If you read some of the stories from our members in the rescue threads on the forum, I would say that nothing is impossible. Greys are very independent and slow to trust. At the very least, I believe you will find Jocke will "tolerate" you. I would certainly hope for more though. Good luck and God bless!

Hello and welcome to you and Max! Ask away with your questions and post some pics when you have a chance. Good luck and God bless

Hello and welcome to you and Floyd! Floyd looks great. It sounds like he is settling right in. He will have you trained in no time Just ask if you have any questions. Someone here will have an answer

Ouch! That looks painful

Very nice!