KevinD

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.

Well, this particular part of the war is over. Every night since I first posted, he goes in his cage no fight, bows his head so I can scratch his head through the bars. Hasn’t tried one time to bite. Stays there as long as I scratch. Any suggestions on what else I should chance some flesh on? LOL😂

The wife is off today, and he is a moms bird, but I wanted to clean and put him up for another test, and again, no fight. Maybe age is mellowing him. Best as we can figure, he turned 8 last month. im still not convinced to let my guard down, but it is unusual.

It was the only thing I could think of, probably has nothing to do with it, but thought I would mention it. Out of curiosity, I did some googling and found this article amoung MANY others. Like I said, it kinda boils down to "Who knows" Now a days everyone has an opinion on everything, and they are usually differing ones. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120710120229.htm

I’m not sure about Greys in particular, but years ago, another lifetime actually, I worked in an office building. They put up some power lines a year after I was there, and birds started to crash into the windows. Did a little research at the time, and power lines generate magnetic fields. Some birds, maybe all birds navigate using the earth’s magnetic poles during migration. Some research has shown a mild causality between power lines and brain cancer in humans. Proved up or not, real estate next to power lines tend to be less expensive. They even have done studies about cell phones and cancer. Who knows 🤗 Might be worth some updated research if you can’t find a cause. Last time I looked was over 30 years ago. That was before google lol An easy way to check the pole you’re talking about would be to get a plain old compass and walk around it. If it’s active the compass will be erratic if it’s putting off anything.

That’s twice, no bowed head this time. I detected a possible stink eye. LOL. I remain vigilant. 🤗

Any strong magnetic fields or power lines close by? Just a thought 🤗