Brat Birds

Welcome and WOW! Thank you so much for rescueing your two babies. I agree, get Elliott in the new cage asap. As for helping Roger adjust I would suggest always talking to him first -at least for awhile - also do for him before you do for Elliott. That will show Elliott that Roger is 'king' and will show Roger that he still comes first. I don't know if or when you are going to introduce them to each other outside of cages, but if you do alway make it a neutral spot, one that neither bird can call thier own. When each of my new guys came in I woudl make a small play area in a room that no one was in and take them both there to play. Now, none of mine are large like a Macaw so you may have to do it slightly differently. Give Roger an extra hug/kiss from me.

Aw64 did you lose your camera!!???

Shelby is adorable! Love all the pictures.

Welcome Mari and Shelby. Is Shelby a CAG or TAG? I remember so well bringing my baby home at 3 months of age -at least that is what we were told. Off to see Shelby's pictures.

Welcome Jane. Quite a full house you will have. Two Greys and two Conures. Loud and wonderful! LOL

Welcome Toran. I also have a Sun Conure and TAG, but also a Tiel. I am lucky in that my two can be out together. How old is your Conure?

LOL yes it sometines can be a vicious cycle. To get what we want they have to get what they want too. That is one reason I call mine Brat Birds! You might try different things so he doesn't expect a piece of cheese each time.

welcome to the greyforum and to the bite club. LOL Having been there recemtly myself I feel your pain. I haven't been bit again for a few weeks. still don't know what set mine off.

I agree, it is a s l o w process and trying to rush it will not usually help. I, also, would stop the glove. You might try a very small treat when Fred steps up with no trouble. Also, I have never tried it, but some say if after the bird is on you, you give them something to chew on they might bite that instead of you.

I can usually have either my daughter or sister come in and feed and water my three. No one can let them out of the cages, so I try not to leave for more than an long weekend. Once I went on a cruise with my sister and daughter. That time I looked into taking them to another person's home. I did not like that idea at all once I saw her set up and heard her talk about what she did. Not that anything was really wrong, it just didn't set well with me. Go with your gut when this kind of thing happens. I finally hired a person to come in and take care of them and my dog at the time. It was a good experience. She over fed them though! LOL Better that than not enough. Everyone was fairly happy upon my return - that is after they were mad for about half a day!!

Welcome to another Ohioan! Looking forward to hearing about your search for a new companion. Fodo is too cute. As for your apartment, I think it will be much better to be up front with the landlord and make sure you get it in writting that it is OK to have two parrots.

I agree Ray, thier eyes are so deep and just calling to us. But when I sit and a free flying TAG and Sun Conure land on me and want to play - I can not help but think this is the way God intended it to be. My own little Garden of Eden.

I am so sorry. Prayers coming. I pray also that it doesn't get too cold there tonight.

http://theparrotuniversity.com/ this is the site you need to order the harness. I have no connection to them,but they are about an hour from my home. I have seen the work involved in the making of these harnesses and they are well worth the money. Good luck.

welcome. Cosmos is so cute.

welcome. looking forward to getting to know you and your Greys.

I am so sorry. The hurt will heal but you will remember him forever. Try to remember only the good times.

OK I will go first. This is Peanut (Grey, age 7) opening Skittles' cage so he can come out. You can see Skits in the upper left corner.

I agree the flight cages are not for the larger birds. When I first got into parrots I was told the cage should be large enough that the bird could stretch his wings out. Also, not SO full of toys that he couldn't stretch the wings LOL. I have seen cages in which it looked like there wasn't room for the bird to move. Too much of a good thing.

I am so sorry. Did they find out why?? I know they are so little, but they leave such a large hole in our hearts.

Tara, you are right that in general the difference are little. The TAG is a bit smaller with slightly differences in color. But, looking at many of each species. the differences seen in many are as luvparrots said. The TAGs seem to be a bit more outgoing and more accepting of change. Still not as accepting as other parrots though.. You can always end up with an individual who doesn't follow the norm.

I also use a dog kennel on short trips. I have a cage that I use on longer car trips. I can seat belt it in and he rides nicely in it.

I am so sorry. My first thought is stroke, but I really have no way of knowing. Poor baby.

If there is a perch directly above the water - move it. If she is sitting on the bowl, there is not much you can do other than change the water more often. Esp. in the summer I change water a few times a day. I don't like seeing them chew on the poop,but don't think a little will do any damage.

I allow both my birds on my shoulder and head. My Grey spends a large amount of time on top of my head. I have been bit by both of them at one point or another. I use the NO BITE, shaking off, and putting back in the cage. It seems to have worked because neither one of them has bit my ear while sitting on my shoulder in a long time. My Grey did bite my ear while I was on the phone,but that is another story. But, if you are uncomfortable with Miranda on your shoulder you can teach her that she is not allowed up there. Just be consistant and she will learn fast. Her mumbling is just the way Grey learn new words. They practice over and over before they will let you hear them.