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Winter temps all depend on the sun and wind for us. If it's a clear day and no wind, they can be out there at 45F no problems. Clouds or wind and I pack them inside at anything 55F and below. I just don't like seeing them miserably cold and they do tend to act miserable the couple of times I put them out for a short outing at around 45 in cloudy. I only did that because they were going to be locked up all day and they were only out there for 15-20 minutes. Our Huey is a special case. He doesn't like cold at all and he panicked when I left him in the aviary when it was cold. So I have a heat lamp I use for him and he's snug as a bug in a rug next to that thing.

It's all about acclimation. My birds can withstand temps in the 100-115F range as long as they're in the shade. Starting around 95-98F I will turn on a fan for them. However I can't just throw them out there in that kind of heat after being inside for months. They go out daily and as the season heats up they acclimate. Keep in mind at those temps they will lower their wings and open their mouths for cooling. If mine start to pant, that's when I take action for more cooling or just remove them from the situation. One thing that really helps is to have a casserole dish fulll of ice during the hottest part of the afternoon. I have caught my birds cooling off just by standing near the dish.

When we brought Huey in, our little Caique, Toby, instantly declared that Huey must die. Therefore Toby's best buddy in the world, Rio, declared that Huey must die. Huey's saving grace was that I can put him with Greycie and they somewhat get along. They're not best buddies but he can handle Greycie's ornery-ness and won't kill her. So I keep my birds in little groups and currently have three little groups that I can move around and place together. Being a strapping male, he weighs less than Greycie by about 50 grams but he can lay the whooping on her when she needs it. She tried bullying him at first but quickly learned Huey has big muscles and can't be bossed around.

I think you would be the best one to find this one a home rather than ending up on CL. I ignored some hints at taking over some birds and one did end up on CL, Huey's lil buddy. When I heard the same was going to happen to Huey we intervened.

It does sound like you are dealing with the terrible twos. Reading your post it also sounds like you are his only companion? And you are together most of the time? For one, they do have their screamy screamy times. Ours are usually in the morning just after their breakfast and also in the late afternoons. Sometimes they can go for what seems like an hour. If you've been reacting to this by providing attention, he's probably learned very well how to get your attention, especially if you're his only company. I always recommend ear plugs to those who have issues dealing with the noise. It helped me bring the sanity back on board and they can scream their damn heads off if they want. I have to sleep with ear plugs so I always have a set handy somewhere. Also, I work from home for now. I HAVE to boot them out into their aviary as I can't get a dang thing done when they are in here AND fidgety. My females Grey gets into everything, non-stop, unless she just feels like preening her pretty self (please please). I try to keep my birds in pairs or trios so they always have company besides ME. I can only take them in large doses, not 24/7 haahaa.

My preference would be my daughter however I don't like who she is with at the moment. I think children are best if they have a connection with the bird. I've read post after post on the other Grey groups of grown children who have adopted their parent's bird and are very attached to it because it either talks like the parent did or does things that remind them of their lost parent. That kind of ensures someone loves the bird and it won't get caught up in the used pet market hell. My daughter loves my GreycieMae and my other birds however if her situation doesn't right itself in time, I'm probably going to use the money she would have inherited and find one of the sanctuaries that I feel would best take care of them and right now I have one picked out.

Those little magical baby eyes 😍 I get lots of help during the day 'working' too. The only easy bird is Huey. He likes to sit on his hanging perch in my office and just observe. Yesterday was a rare stressful 16 hour day. By 8pm GreycieMae was hanging upside down off the side of my chair biting the back of my arms, my ribs, even socking me in the back of the head a couple times. Her says "Daddy, enough work! PLAYTIME!!!" Sorry baby girl, gotta pay the bills....

My Grey pulls fluff balls out all the time and they have a white attachment. It may just be the difference in skin color between the two. I don't like it that she does this as it started after her first exposure to a hawk and has since become a habit.

That's nice. It beats my ziplock sandwich bag stuffed away in my special things drawer.

Chickens? Too many. I have about 30 at the barn and 30 in the backyard. The backyard flock is all Silkies as well as young birds that will eventually end up at the barn. I also have some really small ones in the aviary with Huey and GreycieMae. That situation was forced on me a few nights ago when a bobcat showed up and made off with about 10 chickens. I got two back from the neighbors yard across the road where he hauled them off to and they escaped. I bought a kennel to set up and put them in but I need to find time to get it together and move them out.

He came to us on Haliperidol for self destructive behavior. Every time I tried weaning him he would butcher his feet. It took me 7 months to finally get him off. He's a different bird now that he's not doped 24/7 tmp_24110-20180911_075130324738517.mp4

Yes, they fatten up quick with the right care. Our Huey wasn't skin and bones but he was covered in a fine powder dander and was eating froot loops for breakfast. He's the picture of spoiled rotten health now! His feet are still a mess but not sure that will ever heal.

He's a beautiful boy. Would love to know how the other guy is doing. I have a soft spot for the ones that end up in crappy situations.

Interestingly your multiple posts across different subforums doesn't appear to be spam, as I checked the videos link in a sandbox. I started watching until a few seconds in where you claim the lifespan of the African Grey Parrot is well over 50 years. Nope. There's a study out there from the university of Michigan that shows otherwise. I stopped there.

Definitely keep blinds down and cover any mirrors. Also if you have any hanging chains from ceiling lights/fans, put something on them that are very visible. We've had a new bird fly right through a chain and it wasn't pretty but she's ok.

I would steer clear of the varnish too no matter what they say. Raw wood is best.

The three bell swing is Huey's favorite too. He'll get on it and then go to smashing bells for a bit then have a look to see who's watching him. GreycieMae prefers the hanging bell in the video, she kind of needs to be a part of the bell herself. She's always been a nut.

There's just something about that face and those feets that makes me melt. I'm powerless when it comes to that Grey charm.

And this is how we ring the bell: tmp_24592-20180826_193406377014637.mp4

GreycieMae and Huey approve of their new homemade net. Stevie even risking life and limb to give it a try. The old net just had enough. GreycieMae chewed it to death. Hopefully this one has a long and prosperous life.

I had the casters break off on my first cage. I bought replacements from HD/Lowes and pounded them right in. They're a lot stronger than the el'cheapo originals.

I do sort of remember a Teak. I must be getting old. Our Jardines, Rio, is 3.5 years old and has just gone through another growth spurt. He's dang near as big as a small Grey now and thugs around like he's some badass boss birdy. I used to be able to wrap my fingers all the way around when holding him but he's too big now.

Name again?

Wait...I'm losing my marbles I guess. I didn't realize you had a Jardines! Or did I?

Awesome! Tell us more when you can. Hopefully someone who will let us keep tabs on baby Casper! ❤️