Brat Birds

You are a very smart young bird to get to the Dr. so fast. You will live better and longer because of it - even if you don't understand all they do! LOL So glad you came away with such a great report. Now all you have to do is train those two humans!

AWWWWW!!! toooo cute.

Mema, I am sorry you are having to wait. But, it will be wonderful when your baby does arrive. When s/he first gets home I would plan on giving some warm, comfort feedings for a few days. Esp. in the evening. These can be fed with a spoon. Warm oatmeal - not flavored - no sugar, but a little cinnamon is good. This might help the baby feel calmer after the stress of coming home.

Well, I guess your Mommy deserved it. But hasn't she paid enough?? Let her off the hook already.

Prayers for a safe and fruitful trip.

My Sun was 2 when my TAG entered our lives. My Sun was so spoiled that the TAG taught the Sun how to play with toys - until then I was the only toy my Sun played with. I was always careful to introduce two birds in an area of my home that neither one could claim as his own. Always stay within a hands reach and never take your eyes off them for the first few times. My two get along like brothers - sometime fine other times the room isn't big enough to get away from each other. My TAG does some bullying, but neither one has ever got aggressive. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your two soon.

At that age, you have a good chance of them getting along. My suggestion is to introduce them in a space that neither one of them can claim as 'theirs' A natural space will give no one an edge. Make sure that you are always within arms reach and never take your eyes off them. Have many small toys around that you can also use to distract them if necessary. Good luck.

Hi Guys, Peanut here. This is what my Mom's puter keyboard looked like after I got to it when I was young. She started to put a cookie sheet over it when she got up after this. I haven't done it again in years.

Just remember, to him it is not different than learning a word. You are pleased when he learns a word and repeats it again and again. SO, why are you not pleased when he learned to scream and repeats that again and again? LOL Only having gone through it once, I just ignored it completely. Never once said anything or gave any treats or reacted at all. Peanut still screams once in a while, but not often.

Pessimists need a good kick in the can'ts!

I agree with Judy! Shame on you to want time without your grey attached at the hip. How dare you!

So sorry about the disappointment. But, you see now why you trusted this breeder. I am sorry to say, most would just hide the sick birds and sell you a baby anyways. It is hard right now, but in the end hopefully you will be able to see the better outcome. Hamg in there - it will be worth it!!

I think you already know which the best solutions is! LOL Is there time to get the two mother's some time with Pearl? Maybe have them give her treats. Have them change the water and feed Pearl. Maybe even handle her if there is time to train them. If not, she is still bette at home in my opinion.

That is adorable. I thought I heard him say vegatable shortening once??

I am so glad they gave him a good clip. Peanut had a horrible clip when I brought him home. It took him months before he could even flap his wings correctly. I felt so sorry for him. He does fly now though, but is not the best at it.

So exciting and wonderful!! I love the idea of a notebook full of what they said when aw64.

If I try to spray my Grey when he is out of the cage I would be getting attacked. So my guess is that Storm likes it.

Too cute. There are a lot of worse things he could have taught her! LOL

SO great when they behave so weill. Especially when we are expecting the opposite.

If you go for the spraying (I understand if you do) I would make sure all cages, toys and food dishes were also out of the house. Maybe a neighbor or friend could store them for a week. I would be so afraid of some residue left on the cage or toys that the bird may chew on. Maybe I am over reacting, but that is what I would do.

Willie is one lucky young man! A house without a TIEL is really much too silent.

Wonderful!!!

Welcome. Looking forward to watching your baby grow up. They do it too fast you know.

I don't think you are over thinking it. I agree, don't leave him alone at the motel. No telling what could happen since too many people have keys to the room. And even if you ask for no cleaning products to be used, if you are not there you would never be certain. I think I would stop at smaller restaurants, maybe more of a chance to be allowed to bring him in with you. I would offer small pieces of fruit in the car, that would give him some water and some food. But, as was said, don't worry if he doesn't eat much in the car. Please don't let him on top of the cage while driving - just imagine what would happen if you had to stop fast, or heaven forbid, you were in an accident.

My guys and Peanut, Skittles and Mr. Miriah. Yes they all know thier names and respond when spoken to. They all know thier 'pet' names too as Mr. Peanut, Special baby, Skittles, Skits, Skitsapenic, Beautiful baby. Yes, I know, I have too many pet names LOL.