KevinD

She misses you. And something changed with your environment. I’ll bet misses you is top of mind.

I know this probably gets old, but I’m trying to give examples. He was in a bad mood tonight, and maybe you can use this. When your Grey is in a bad mood, they will let you know , and you can avoid flesh loss. Sukie won’t bow his head and makes a click noise when you try to scratch them. You should avoid being bitten. A lot of people post in the Parrot bit me thread. You can avoid being bitten by recognizing your Grey’s mood. I know Sukie That’s all I have. Have a good weekend.

Maybe a little more time. Sukei seemed to enjoy her week of boarding. Made some new friends. :)

I read the whole thread, but only advice I could give is time. I can now have Sukei on my lap and absolutely no more biting. He comes up and snuggles now with me and Kasey, my German shepherd. i have no reason why but time. It seems to me greys do what they want to when they’re good and ready. i hope your issue is resolved, mine seems to be. I really hope that people reading these things understand a grey is not a toy, but a life commitment.

Hope all the Moms enjoy their day ! Mom’s are why we are all here ! 💌❤️

Well another week has passed, I believe this is a done deal. inside and outside the cage, no flesh loss. And now he demands longer scratch time as long as mom is not around. I won't bore you anymore with this, unless he is playing the long game LOL. At the end of this month, Im going on vacation 7 glorious days in the South Pacific, first time since I got back from the Middle East, 7 years, doesn't seem like I have been home that long, Time flys. Waited till Kasey was spayed so I could board her. I bring this up only because, Sukei get's boarded too. I hope it doesn't screw up the progress made, and also to tell you if this place decides to take a dump between the 17th and the 28th, your on your own, Im not bringing a computer. I work in a box at my home, and it all stays Im sure it will be fine, I have only had two issues with the site in the last 7 years, you should be good to go. If not, just wait, it will come back when I do. See ya !

I use all the stuff in the mail, I call it recycling lol. They chop down all those trees for something that no one reads 😀

The peace still holds, if, it’s just me, Kasey (my GS) and him. I noticed the stink eye, if Mom is around. So I stay away 😀 This is the longest Détente, we have had in years. 😀

Yea, Sukei can tear a soft wood block 6x6 inch, in about 45 min 😀 Not that expensive if you go to Home Depot, and cut it yourself.

WOW, back in the day, I got a degree in Emergency Medical Sciences , and I had to google it lol. You learn something new everyday 😀

You have no idea lol, I was almost out of flesh 😂

In case anyone was wondering, the peace has held, I can now rub his head on the pearch, while cleaning the house. In fact when he climbs out, he bows his head. I really don’t understand, but I’m testing the limit LOL 😂 I really think he is learning from Kasey, he sees her getting love and attention.. He did nip one time, but it was soft. Like hey, I wasn’t done with the head scratch. Anyone having bite problems hang in there, I know it is rough, believe me. it’s been years to get here, but it’s rewarding. If your into instant gratification, Greys might not be for you lol

Well, you know how you get brave after a few beers on a Friday night? LOL ? This time while he was on the perch whilst I was cleaning the cage, I said “Good Boy” and the head went down. Moment of truth, no bars. Head went down, I proceeded to scratch him on the head, and he just took it, not a flinch. He went back after cleaning and down went the head again for more scratches. I have a theory. I think he is learning from Kasey (My German Shepherd). I scratch her head and say good girl when we play ball. Might be wrong, but I still have all my flesh intact LOL

Running them to a vet is a good idea.

Back when I was nursing him back to health in the Middle East, he used to ride on my shoulder, I could pick him up. Feed him. AND DEN. it went down hill. Folks that have been around probably remember the infomus eye picture I posted. Still have a small scar on my eye lid, along with the hands and fingers. I don't think Ill risk an eyeball again LOL. Kinda makes you wonder why we do it. I saved him from a dumpster at an open air market. You would think they would show a little appreciation. You mentioned stages. I think its age, hormone levels start falling off, maybe thats it. With him though, he got bagged right out of a tree in Africa, stuffed in a box and sent for a boat ride that one would not consider a Carnival Cruise., so I can imagine that would screw anyone up . I do however attrribute him having come from a large gene pool with being really smart, I think were around a 1K vocabulary at this point Maybe more, I havent really kept track, but he will conversate. I did learn very early on when you get the stink eye from them, best to walk away LOL.