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It's going to take time and lots of it. Possibly months or even years. And it's very likely Schooner will never turn into a cuddle muffin. They end up carrying their baggage around just like we do and sometimes it's irreparable. Doesn't mean they won't be a bird that's super fun to be around and play with. Your best bet right now is to just give Schooner lots of time to get to know you. They will change after a few months. Since you're well versed in animal training, research on some methods of training Greys (parrots in general) and you'll find lots of information on engaging their lil brains. They are very receptive to this. I put up wood strips in places that our guys like to go and do their craftsmanship. Of course they'll find places that are off-limits and that requires a lot of removing birdy from the crime-scene over and over again. We finally stopped Huey from chewing our kitchen cabinets after about 3 months.

We have horses too. And I consider them to have peanut brains compared to our Greys. If then can remember, you can bet our Greys can remember!

Yes, that's another brilliant way to get them to eat something: eat it yourself. And for added affect, act like you don't want to share it 🤣 😂

When Huey came to us he was on Fruit Loops for breakfast and who knows what else. I dumped the Fruit Loops on day 1 and his mission in life was to eat what was served or watch GreycieMae eat it all in front of him. It didn't take long and he was digging in. He is now a good eater and really looks forward to breakfast. I only break out the treats: seed mix, nuts etc for special treat time. Otherwise I don't give them a choice to throw all the hard work stuff on the floor and eat only goodies.

We have chickens and guineas too. The guineas are a riot! My daily go-to parrot buffet consists of the following: - sprouts (china prairie or the bird mixes from sproutpeople.org) - cookable (Volkman featherglow soak and simmer AND Volkman Featherglow Birdeez Buffet 15 Minute Soak and Serve) - If I have frozen peas,corn(not much), or other veggies, I throw them in the cook - Fresh choppables: banana, jalapeno, sweet potatoe (toss in the cook), bell pepper, brocolli, cauliflower, whatever else I may have - Sometimes I mix in soaked and cooked bean mix too. It looks like this usually and they go nutters over it. I generally make a 2-4 day supply.

Haa, I get goosebumps just reading how you found him. The birdman in me says it was just meant to happen. I know how much these guys mean to some of us. Would love to see more about Willy.

Oh I don't doubt you knew it was your bird when you met face-to-beak. I'm just wondering how in the world you saw a CL ad and knew who it was. I have a bird I lost 25 years ago to a divorce. She ended up with my aunt so I was able to see Odie (my Grey) after we hadn't seen each other for 20+ years. We both knew each other instantly. But I'm not sure I would see an ad and have any inkling it was Odie. I'm just amazed.

How did you recognize it was your birdy?

Am I reading that right? You were re-united after you found him again on CL after a decade? That's pretty dang'd amazing story!

Go here and explain your situation. They will be able to help. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Parrotfirstaid/

Doesnt look like a pucker. Feather loss is normal. Even more during a molt.

Not too much traffic here, for a question like that you may try avianavenue.com in their grey specific subforum or there are several Grey Facebook groups one of which has 38K members (worldwide). Someone might know if no one here does.

Wow! Those are greyt photos.

I hope you paid with a credit card for the broken one. I'd resolve it through them. They always referee in favor of the buyer if you have any evidence.

Welcome! Would love to see pics if you have them.

Let us know how Lucy liked it. You may have a gobbler on your hands after introducing that stuff.

Have you tried some inbetween foods? I make an oatmeal that turns my adult grown Greys into groveling begging babies, complete with spoon feeding bobbing: I use quaker original oatmeal small piece of banana water and almond milk Ceylon cinnamon (not the common cassia) almond butter if you have it Cook like regular oatmeal and serve warm. I haven't found a bird yet that won't gobble that stuff.

I don't see where you indicated a previous weight to compare to. 413 is a pretty healthy weight for a baby but it's all relative to previous weights etc. Did I miss it somewhere? Can you give us a plot of previous weights?

This is one of the best light setups I've seen: http://www.arcadia-bird.com/e27-compact-lighting-unit/ Lots of people use the ZooMed I mentioned earlier but the stand it comes with is tall and susceptible to getting knocked around. Our's lastest barely a month before the light was hanging out of the unit from getting bounced around. That arcadia site has other options available too.

Pinkish is normal. That's about all I know about babies, that and they're super cute. Keep offering the formula though. They may go off and on it. My GreycieMae would still take it if offered when she came to us at 4mos.

Sunlight is critical. It's the reason I built an outdoor aviary for them. Lots of people use the one by Zoomed. Just make sure it's an avian full spectrum light and not a general reptile light. I have also seen where people have ruined their birds eyes even with the avian light by allow exposure to close. Sunlight is best if you can do it.

You may just have to roll with the punches for now. It's the start of the 2nd hormonal season right now in the northern hemisphere and we're noticing Huey is all of a sudden trying to wine & dine my wife like there's no tomorrow. Of course this means that I must be chased out of the household. But who will pay the bills Huey - huh?

Greywings, how did you treat it? I was going to suggest more sun but some people can't do that.

I agree on your assessment of the AVB test. It was completely useless when we lost our Jardines to it 5 years ago. If they have it, you're screwed. I haven't heard of too much advancement in treatment for that disease. Lots of false positives (carriers abound) with the test when we were dealing with it.

oh oh...let us know how he's doing.