I have four cats. In my case, Timber is much more interested in the cats than they are in him. My cats are totally indoor cats, and have never been outside. They have very little "predator" instinct. That said and as the others pointed out, I never, ever leave them out together unless I'm right there and watching.
I have tried every pellet with an acceptable composition, but Timber won't eat any of them. So, he is a nutriberry bird. I'm assuming that is what you are referring to. I'm not sure it is ideal, but with a picky eater you have to do what you have to do! As long as your grey is getting veggies, a little fruit and a good seed mix, I imagine she will be fine!
Someone with more experience will come along to address the poor flight and plucking. My suggestion would be to put her food in the cage and let her watch. When she gets hungry she will go in. Good luck and God bless
Hello and welcome! If you are going to be in the same room with your new fid that's half the battle. Most greys are attention hounds and want to be with you all the time. Just give him time to know and trust you. Let him set the pace on your interaction and you'll be fine
Hello and welcome to you and Oliver! I am not experienced so have nothing to say about the drinking. Hopefully someone with experience/knowledge will come along and have some ideas for you.
Yes, be sure and get the new model. I had the old one and the stand truely was crappy! The new one is much, much better. As Dan said, read the directions carefully about the burn in period and placement. I am on my third bulb and haven't had a problem with Timber being burned. Talon, I wonder if you got a defective bulb or something?
Timber really likes the light. It doesn't put out any heat (more than a regular bulb) does, but after spraying or after a bath he heads straight for the perch the light is directed at and "suns" himself there after he has done his usual after-bath flapping about.
LOL, that they do! My college age son forgets the cam... I will be upstairs in the bedroom sometimes when he comes home. I bring the cam up and have seen all sorts of interesting things!