Timbersmom

It is not unusual for Timber to have an abrasion on his face. He gets them from rough play with toys and sometimes from scratching that area with his foot or on objects. I just watch them. However, if I ever suspected one wasn't looking better soon or looked questionable, I'd be hot footing it to the vet.

Great news! Thanks for letting us know

Both are beautiful birds! Thanks for sharing the pics

My sentiments exactly... I didn't know this. Thanks for sharing Ray

How excited you must be! Hello and welcome to you and your baby. Good idea about a familiar toy from the breeder's I'd say.

Hello and welcome! I have only one bird so have no advice for you about their interaction. However, there are several members with multiple greys. I'm sure one of them will chime in! Good luck and God bless

What beautiful videos and what beautiful memories for you! Thanks for sharing

I would imagine anything along that line that your bird likes would work. I'm trying it this weekend!

Hello and welcome! As Ray said, let us know your baby's name and post some pics.

What great news! Sorry to hear about your illness. You just never know what tomorrow holds! I have often wondered about the instinct that birds (and my cats for the matter) seem to have before we know anything is wrong...

Sweet potato is definitely Timber's favorite in the veggie line!

Haaaa! If the pic was correct, that was a timneh too. I'm not letting Timber listen, I don't want him getting any ideas about seeking fame and fortune!

I saw this and thought it was something Timber might actually eat! Thought I'd share... Sweet Potato Sushi Roll Up! Wavy Lasagna Pasta - cooked al dante 1 lg cooked and mashed sweet potato 1 cup cooked brown rice well drained/air dried. 1/4 cup crushed walnut 1/4 cup cooked broccoli Florette rounds Mix sweet potato, brown rice, walnut and broccoli. Lay out wavy lasagna pasta. Spread sweet potato mix on the full length and width of the pasta and roll up. Serving size and amounts depend on your bird's taste. You can spread thin, or thick as they please. Cut "sushi rolls" into lengths to best fit your birds face and feet. Place on parchment paper on cookie sheet and bake at 250 for 10-15 minutes. The idea is to "harden off" the pasta, not cook anything. Let cool. Serve.

Great pics! Not warm enough here for that yet, but I'm looking forward to it

Happy to hear things are going so well for you! I was the one who wanted a bird. My husband was "neutral" for lack of a better word. Now, he is just as likely as I am to say "does that bird need anything ordered?" He spends slightly less time than I do checking Timber's droppings and general appearance, but he's catching up

I don't allow Timber on my shoulder either for much the same reason. As to your questions about interaction, I have a mobile playstand so that Timber can spend time in the same room with me. He does sit on my arm at times. However, mostly they just want to be in the same area of the house that you are, where they can "see" you. Interaction also refers to talking to them and whistling back and forth. When I am with Timber I am often talking to him (even if he doesn't respond). If I am silent for too long, he will speak or whistle to get my attention. When I am doing things around his cage, like cleaning, changing bowls, whatever, I tell him what I am doing.

What a cool story!

That's great news Nancy! Never give up hope

Ouch! I have to say that even now that Timber wants routine cuddling and he hasn't bit me for sometime, I wouldn't let my face anywhere near him. My trust just doesn't extend that far!

It takes Timber a long time to take interest in a new toy in his cage, sometimes months. I don't know if he is timid or just change averse, but I just let it hang there (and hang and hang) and out of the blue one day he will start messing with it. As Baileyspapa said, keep it simple at first. Timber's favorite "toy" is a plastic straw. He chases it, chews on it, scratches himself with it, etc.

Welcome Rosita! Good luck and God bless

Happy hatchday Sterling Gris!

Hello and welcome to you and Kelsey! Good luck and God bless

LOL! They never miss a trick, or an opportunity do they?

Neat pic! Quality time over quantity for those of us who work...