Cricketman Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 we had an african grey in South Africa, called iccarus, after the man that flew too close to the sun. we got him for R2000 (approx Nz$400) he got his name since when my parents went to pick him up, the guy picked him up out of the cage, saying" hes too young to fly yet" 2 seconds later he flew out the door. took 2 days to catch him... he stayed quite close by luckily. but then my brother dropped him one day and he never liked humans again, always biting... but he got really good at imitation, he used to call the dogs inside, then when they got there he'd sound like my dad and yell "OUT!!!" and the dogs would cower and leve again... also used to imitate my grandmother calling my grandpa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem_scott Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 thats really cheap! are they just less money over there? might have to go visit lolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 i think my parents got a deal, but also since they are an african bird and SA doesnt have as strict regulations as MAF etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem_scott Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Ok back to the lorikeet convo. What berries can i feed to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 all sorts. straw, blue, black, boyson (berries) to name a few. Rust likes strawberries the best. oh and corn. they love corn and make a big mess of it. its awesome! :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem_scott Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 awesome cause we eat alot of berries when theyre in season. i cant wait! its so frustrating! they say it should be on wednesday but of course they cant give me an exact date, ill just have to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem_scott Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Yay! hes here! he is still a lil scared but is very willing to explore our house lolz. the cats are rather interested in him but are behaving themselves. Thanks for all your advice, if i have any problems i will repost =) :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 No fair... where are the pictures?? You cannot tease us like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 No fair... where are the pictures?? You cannot tease us like this! i agree need photo 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 oh yay!' ' so where are the photos~!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 i guess your having lots of fun with the little guy have you named him?her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem_scott Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 i dont know how to post photos! can you help me? yes i have named him petrie he still makes the baby bird "feed me" noise and flaps his wings like a baby when hes hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 oh how cute i made a photobucket account thing and upload my photos on to that then use that to put them hear 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem_scott Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 ok cool ill try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Photobucket instructions here: viewtopic.php?t=2406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem_scott Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem_scott Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Here he is! hes wondering what the camera is lolz He cleans my finger nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Ooh hes pretty! Congratulations on the new addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 very cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem_scott Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 thanks he is definately an awesome family addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 he is very tame! good on you! is he about 12 weeks old now? I'd recommend wrapping sand paper around his perches initially and that will naturally round off those sharp claws - if he has them that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'd recommend wrapping sand paper around his perches initially and that will naturally round off those sharp claws - if he has them that is. sorry phoenix but i am not a fan of sand paper on perches as it can cause bumble foot better to teach him to let you buff his nails with an emery board the more you handle it regularly the better it will be as an adult they are naturally clowns and love to play enjoy your lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Lori manacures? Nice pics - looks like and inquisitive wee bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 sorry phoenix but i am not a fan of sand paper on perches as it can cause bumble foot better to teach him to let you buff his nails with an emery board the more you handle it regularly the better it will be as an adult they are naturally clowns and love to play enjoy your lorrie bumble what you say? i used clippers on rust when he was wild, and since then his claws have been blunt. but this is news to me. Tell me more :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 is that why some birds have fat swollen looking feet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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