Hi.. I have got a question to ask.. My friend just adopted an African grey without one feet due to infection previously.. Do we need to actually protect the defected feet in any ways?
The cockatiel was 19, a hand fed baby from a breeder, not poached. Im against that but since humans are breeding parrots for pets i believe they should go to good homes where someone can be with them at all times since parrots are very social and need attention. Not for someone to buy them to do tricks and sit pretty in a cage and wonder why the parrots plucking its feathers.
Thank you so much. I can imagine how it can be more then a full time job, my cockatiel just died of cancer i did everything i could, weekly vet visits, a surgery, not to mention 24 hr care from me. Never asked the vet cost cos if it came down to it id sell everything to pay. Right now im caring for a green cheeked conure whos havin seperation issues so i sleep next to him/her so when he/she screams i assure the bird i havent left. Im in canada and i'll be lookin for rescue places.
Also - as to the comment about wings - these little greys actually are fully flighted today and though I am not sure if Jude has mastered flying yet, Frances is turning into more and more of a confident flier every day!
We run a rescue group for parrots of all sizes. We specialize in working with challenging cases like Frances and Jude. I am sure if you have a rescue group in your area (we are in New Mexico) they would appreciate any voluteer help you could give. Starting a rescue of your own is rewarding but quickly becomes more than a full time job. Still, with rescues overflowing all around the country, it is greatly needed.
What do you do? Ive watched your videos and would like to help birds aswell im looking for ideas on how to do so. Ive been around parrots my whole life and have great compassion and love for them and every bird ive been around has shown me the same. Im looking for job or volunteering ideas.
no feet and no wings either? have you considered allowing them wings so they can at least get themselves out of trouble if needed? that's what many people do--esp if they are given special places to land.
if they never fledged, the longer you wait, the less likely they will be able to learn without feet. so, you really should consider it sooner rather than later. and they may outlive you, so you won't have control over how well they are monitored. in this case, flight is a safety issue.
@foxerartist What happened to him? Did he lose both his feet some time back at a younger age or did he hatch without feet? If he lost his feet, how did it happen? How can it be both his feet? It's a terrible suffering which the poor bird must fight through with with your help for his whole life.
This is too cute! Makes me feel a bit more reassured as my parents African Grey Flora had her leg pulled off last week when her cage was outside, she usually talks and sings loads but has been really depressed since, seeing your video makes me think that she will be able to adapt and still live a full and happy life, thanks!
Oh, and I forgot to mention, that my birds "click" at the water bottle. Same noise they produce, when giving a new toy a serious warning. It's painfully loud and definitely a sign of discomfort.
Thanks for the tip, I appreciate it. The reason I asked about temperature, is because I usually use luke warm water, or warmer, if I'm in the shower. However, my friend has three Greys, and two of them will shower in their dish, if she puts icecubes in the dish. She has only seen them getting in icecold water...
@raysofgreys My greys prefer cold water baths as well. I give them warm showers but they have a ball in their water bowls when the water is fresh & COLD!!!
when misting a bird with a spray bottle, put hot (not scalding) water in the bottle as it will come out in a warm mist. Temp doesn't usually make a huge difference. Grey's also offer confusing body language sometimes when bathing - running from here to there, snorting, and shaking the water off of them. Some stand in place shaking wildly, which is a normal reaction for a grey who is being bathed. If they growl, however, that bird is not at all having a good time!!!
It looked like Francis was saying, "Y'all might have had enough water, but I hadn't!!" Thank you for moving that razor when you did - I was holding my breath! I love to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing.
That is the best African grey ever! And you are an angel for taking care of her. I am going to watch more of your videos right now. I feel terribly sorry. But she seems to have a excellet life all thanks to you. :)
Hi.. I have got a question to ask.. My friend just adopted an African grey without one feet due to infection previously.. Do we need to actually protect the defected feet in any ways?
xshujikunx 1 month ago
oh he is sooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!
MaRIanNAcl100 3 months ago
The cockatiel was 19, a hand fed baby from a breeder, not poached. Im against that but since humans are breeding parrots for pets i believe they should go to good homes where someone can be with them at all times since parrots are very social and need attention. Not for someone to buy them to do tricks and sit pretty in a cage and wonder why the parrots plucking its feathers.
IsThisIt1984 4 months ago
Thank you so much. I can imagine how it can be more then a full time job, my cockatiel just died of cancer i did everything i could, weekly vet visits, a surgery, not to mention 24 hr care from me. Never asked the vet cost cos if it came down to it id sell everything to pay. Right now im caring for a green cheeked conure whos havin seperation issues so i sleep next to him/her so when he/she screams i assure the bird i havent left. Im in canada and i'll be lookin for rescue places.
IsThisIt1984 4 months ago
Also - as to the comment about wings - these little greys actually are fully flighted today and though I am not sure if Jude has mastered flying yet, Frances is turning into more and more of a confident flier every day!
foxersartist 4 months ago
We run a rescue group for parrots of all sizes. We specialize in working with challenging cases like Frances and Jude. I am sure if you have a rescue group in your area (we are in New Mexico) they would appreciate any voluteer help you could give. Starting a rescue of your own is rewarding but quickly becomes more than a full time job. Still, with rescues overflowing all around the country, it is greatly needed.
foxersartist 4 months ago
What do you do? Ive watched your videos and would like to help birds aswell im looking for ideas on how to do so. Ive been around parrots my whole life and have great compassion and love for them and every bird ive been around has shown me the same. Im looking for job or volunteering ideas.
IsThisIt1984 4 months ago
no feet and no wings either? have you considered allowing them wings so they can at least get themselves out of trouble if needed? that's what many people do--esp if they are given special places to land.
if they never fledged, the longer you wait, the less likely they will be able to learn without feet. so, you really should consider it sooner rather than later. and they may outlive you, so you won't have control over how well they are monitored. in this case, flight is a safety issue.
flychomperfly 4 months ago
@foxerartist What happened to him? Did he lose both his feet some time back at a younger age or did he hatch without feet? If he lost his feet, how did it happen? How can it be both his feet? It's a terrible suffering which the poor bird must fight through with with your help for his whole life.
Pantbera 6 months ago
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Pantbera 6 months ago
he is so cute
SupremeInstigator 6 months ago
amazing
lulzBrownie 7 months ago
Aww he's adorible
247Dogsrock 9 months ago
This is too cute! Makes me feel a bit more reassured as my parents African Grey Flora had her leg pulled off last week when her cage was outside, she usually talks and sings loads but has been really depressed since, seeing your video makes me think that she will be able to adapt and still live a full and happy life, thanks!
mitma7 10 months ago
awwww nice to see hes happy even though disabled
bmanandrybow 1 year ago
Ah he's so cute!! What happend to him??
martfran 1 year ago
@martfran His legs got bitten off by his parents watch the video Francis laying on back.
PwnedNoobz1 1 year ago
@PwnedNoobz1 ahhh so sad, but its a funny bird and has the same name as me lol
martfran 1 year ago
how much woes the African Grey Parrot i wont to now i wont to buy 1
256hayley 2 years ago
Oh, and I forgot to mention, that my birds "click" at the water bottle. Same noise they produce, when giving a new toy a serious warning. It's painfully loud and definitely a sign of discomfort.
raysofgreys 2 years ago
Thanks for the tip, I appreciate it. The reason I asked about temperature, is because I usually use luke warm water, or warmer, if I'm in the shower. However, my friend has three Greys, and two of them will shower in their dish, if she puts icecubes in the dish. She has only seen them getting in icecold water...
raysofgreys 2 years ago
@raysofgreys My greys prefer cold water baths as well. I give them warm showers but they have a ball in their water bowls when the water is fresh & COLD!!!
Strange....but it is what they prefer!!
sue345sue 1 year ago
What temperature is the water? Both my Greys hate water, and it's a struggle to shower/mist them... So jealous - lol!
raysofgreys 2 years ago
when misting a bird with a spray bottle, put hot (not scalding) water in the bottle as it will come out in a warm mist. Temp doesn't usually make a huge difference. Grey's also offer confusing body language sometimes when bathing - running from here to there, snorting, and shaking the water off of them. Some stand in place shaking wildly, which is a normal reaction for a grey who is being bathed. If they growl, however, that bird is not at all having a good time!!!
foxersartist 2 years ago
hi
is the bird taking a shower
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stevezhuravel1 2 years ago
It looked like Francis was saying, "Y'all might have had enough water, but I hadn't!!" Thank you for moving that razor when you did - I was holding my breath! I love to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing.
chihuahuabulldog 2 years ago
That is the best African grey ever! And you are an angel for taking care of her. I am going to watch more of your videos right now. I feel terribly sorry. But she seems to have a excellet life all thanks to you. :)
Juliacutieface 2 years ago