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Rereading Broken Ground

Fall of the Beasts continues! We are once again back at it.

Fun fact: When this book's cover was first revealed, I assumed the three Redcloaks on the archway were in fact Abeke, Rollan and Anda. I thought Anda would be sticking around for the rest of the aboveground adventures. RIP.

Something I find interesting is that the Evertree's tremors reduce even the Four Fallen to a beastlike state, stripping away their greatness as well as their link to their humans. We see this with Uraza and then Briggan. I suppose it could be a callback to the Great Beasts' origins; before the Wyrm struck the Evertree and gave them their godly forms, they lived as common animals.

"This one called himself Worthy. He came asking for the Keeper. They left together and haven't returned." I love it when the books reference the game. They're off to save Talon!

There's an inconsistency here: In the last book, Abeke and Rollan sail to Amaya on the Tellun's Pride II. There is no mention of a crew, and no Greencloaks accompany them on their trek, which suggests they were manning the Greencloaks' finest ship all by themselves. Not a problem, since Abeke has proved herself to be up to the task, but an odd choice of vessel. In this book, it's said that they went alone, but on a smaller boat more suited to their little party. Then, of course, they board the Tellun's Pride II as if for the first time and are introduced to the captain and crew. Funny little mistake I noticed.

Apparently marriage between Greencloaks is unusual. No idea why; it's not made clear.

"Rollan thought he could see Anda beside the gate, dark eyes wide and watching. Rollan lifted a hand, but the boy -- if it was him -- didn't respond." This is so haunting and sad. I wonder what Anda was feeling in that moment. Apathy? Or anger at being left behind?

"Ever since they'd faced Zerif in the forest, [Abeke]'d been closed off, distracted." Imagine if that was not only because she was stressed about the strain on the spirit bond and worried about Anda, but because she was wondering if the mysterious masked man was Shane... I know it's not canon, but man, the story would have been so much better if she started to wonder and wrestle with herself about it as he kept appearing and saving their lives. In a vague sort of way that wouldn't directly spell out her suspicions to the reader. Considering how little time she got with Shane in the end, that was the least they could have done.

Here we have another case of the usual laws of the spirit bond being broken: Arac, a Euran, is bonded to a spider monkey, an animal that would presumably be native to southern Amaya. There are no monkey species anywhere near the select few northwestern European countries that I base Eura on, so my solution for A Revised History of Erdas was to make Nexi a stoat instead -- an entirely new animal, but one present in Eura and more suited to a seafaring life!

I imagine Nisha's spirit animal, Relis, is an African (Niloan) grey parrot. It'd be funny to have the captain and her parrot hold animated conversations with each other.

"Back in Nilo, she had seen a man die of infection." I like to think that this was Chinwe's husband and Irtike's father.

I like how this book shows Abeke has had time to think about what Shane said to her during their fight in The Evertree. She wasn't ready to consider his reasoning back then, but many passages here make it clear that she sympathizes with the people of Stetriol, sees where they were coming from and understands that the Greencloaks were wrong to condemn them. That kind of nuanced perspective is something I very much appreciate.

I do wish Magda had made an appearance. I suppose she would have been released from her position when the Greencloaks took over, but I doubt she would have left.

"Abeke had eventually come to terms with her family, but she knew she'd never see such a look in her father's eyes." The look she is referring to is the look of pride that Tasha's parents gave her. A look of pride. So here we have one of our protagonists, the black girl, the famously distrusted and mistreated, admitting to the reader that she has made up with her abusive father, but he has not changed, and she has simply learned to deal with it. Can we talk about how awful and disturbing this is? That Abeke stays trapped in the cycle of abuse, and it's only a footnote in the story?

Something about Abeke lingering in the same halls Shane grew up in... walking in the gardens, maybe standing in the very spot where he learned of the Bile from Zerif... they're so intertwined.

James appearing right after the castle is mentioned to be inhabited by some of Shane's cousins, and coincidentally looking near identical to him, makes me believe the author intended for them to be related. I've always thought of them as cousins, so that's a win for me.

Aidana was presumably at the Evertree with Lenori, since Wikerus was the one to deliver the seer's ominous message to the kids. (Of course, it's not explained why. In my heart it's because they are lovers, but I'm sure that is not what the authors intended.)

This post was a bit short, but make no mistake, I loved this book. It may even be in my top three of the series. I don't have much to say about the underground plot, other than I still find it interesting and am grateful for the quiet moments and slower pace to even out the often action-packed aboveground plot. The bonds being built between Abeke and Rollan on one side and Conor and Meilin on the other have my whole heart. Tasha was great, and so was seeing all the positive change happening in Stetriol, even if it ended horribly. Love, love, love Arac and Nisha (both of whom are alive and well in ARHoE, by the way). This was King's time to shine, and he kind of stole the show, I'm not gonna lie. Also, a couple of minor characters were introduced who have much bigger roles in ARHoE, so I got to point at them like I was seeing my OCs in print. Very cool. Lots of good things in this book.

This is part of an ongoing series.

Wild Born | Hunted | Blood Ties | Fire and Ice | Against the Tide | Rise and Fall | The Evertree

Immortal Guardians | Broken Ground | The Return | The Burning Tide

Heart of the Land | The Wildcat's Claw | Stormspeaker | The Dragon's Eye

Tales of the Great Beasts | The Book of Shane | Tales of the Fallen Beasts

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any tips or words of advice for people considering getting a bird?

Read everything you can, be critical of everything you read. Don't read one fact from one person and stop there, look more in to that one fact and see all the varying sides of it.There's a lot of misinformation out there, research in the parrot ownership is still a relatively new concept so we're constantly learning new things and determining other previously true concepts to be false. It's important to be in depth with your research, as much as we tend to want to skim a few pages and say we understand it's never that simple. There's almost always conflicting information and it's important to read it all and find a proper consesus. Stick to reliable sources (iaate [international association of avian trainers and educators], Sid price behaviourist), and Barbara heidenrich (behaviourist) are a few people/ sources I'd use to determine the accuracy of some things. I've got a long list of good websites and topic links to go to on my "/resources" page if you're looking for a place to start.Don't focus on just the good factors, look past the cute fluff, intelligence and quirks to see the worst of the worst. It's easy to say you want a pet and be easily swindled by a lack on knowledge when you suddenly find out your bird can't breathe because Teflon ruptured their lungs' capillaries. Be certain to read about all the hazards a common household has and behavioural issues that may occur. If you aren't willing to rearrange your lifestyle for them they may not be the best suited pet!And if you end up getting a bird a make a mistake here and there don't beat yourself up about it, everyone has accidentally had a bird steal food off their plate or get in to something they shouldn't, mistakes happen the important thing is that we learn from them.Get experience where you can, talking about birds is a lot easier than handling them sometimes and heck some species just don't get along with certain people (African greys are not a fan of me!). Head to shelters, even pet stores and handle the birds to see if you think you could handle one regularly and if the birds you're looking in to are really ones that you will be able to get along with.There's a heck ton more ideas and things to consider in the "#new bird" tag if you want even longer rantsThe one thing I will always stress is that as pet owners the number one thing we can do is never stop learning. The second we think we know everything we need to know is the second we stop taking the best possible care of them. Research is neverending, there is always something new to learn or something old you may have forgotten.

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African-american Gray Parrot - Addressing Know Your African-american Grey Parrot

The African-american Gray Parrot is the absolute most beautiful of the parrot species. Formerly from main Africa they're well known due to their large talkative cognitive power and their extensive intelligence. These spectacular chickens have the ability to build such a broad and extensive terminology that they appear so individual for their owners due to their great transmission skills.

You will find two various kinds of African-american Gray Parrot- The Congo African-american Gray and The Timneh African-american Grey. The Congo African-american Gray has a light dull human body with a red trail while their counterpart the Timheh African-american Gray has a significantly darker charcoal dull human body with a less red and more maroon tail.

African-american Gray Parrot is a not only a major measurement bird, but alternatively medium in proportions frequently rising an average of about 10- 14 inches in length. They range in proportions as the males are bigger compared to the ladies ranging in 12 - 14 inches in length. If you are unfamiliar with African-american Gray Parrots you could maybe not be able to specific between the man and female since they search so close. But the feminine African-american Gray Parrot keeps african grey parrot for sale in usa her dignity and composes a narrower head and an even more slender neck of the of her man counterpart.

These chickens have a life expectancy around 60 years and however they're great to have as pets, they do require a longterm commitment. Not just do they possess a lengthy lifespan but they likewise have a top intelligence power which again needed their manager to be skilled and committed to understand their wants and keep them stimulate. Just like any extremely intelligent being, they get bored simply and must be continually stimulated in an fun environment. If these darlings'wants aren't achieved then their owners might have behavioral issues on the fingers such as for instance feather picking.

Behavioral Problems of the African-american Gray

However noted for their intelligence, they're also noted for their sensitivity. And that sensitivity can sometimes screen itself in to behavioral problems. Only little changes in a African-american Gray day-to-day everyday placing can delivered that parrot in to become a moody, picky, home mutilating bird.

They can often become really demanding in that they can maybe not conform to being disciplined and will find themselves in plenty of trouble such as for instance eating or biting. But be informed they can get a negative routine rapidly, so it's best that they owners be on their best behavior too.

But usually African-american Gray parrot are great dog chickens and would have been a joy to have around. They're really social chickens and will quickly adopt their new household to their world. They don't prefer to be alone and can make excessive noise, start biting and pulling their feathers. African-american Gray Parrots are better suited for household with children who gives them loads of attention. Parrots beaks are strong and difficult and are utilized as a second hand, then when playing with children, they will be familiar with that fact.

But not as they are social do not mistake them for chickens who love close bodily contact. African-american Gray chickens enjoy the occasional damaging of the head, cuddling with the playing. One of the very common affection of the African-american Gray is that they can attempt to hug their owners however this is simply not proposed as the individual mouth has hazardous bacteria that is really harmful to the bird.

African-american Gray chickens are exactly about personality. They screen so significantly humanlike qualities that those who have them as pets will often forget which are bird. Their intelligence will certainly can keep their owners amused and loved.

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The African grey parrot’s ability to talk and mimic sounds makes this medium-sized parrot a captivating companion. African grey owners often report that their greys oftentimes talk in context and seem very attuned to their people’s emotions. The African grey parrot is not just a top talker — this bird is also known for its extreme intelligence, which gives them the moniker “The Einsteins of the Bird World.”

Care & Feeding

There’s a reason why the African grey is often considered the poster bird for parrot intelligence — not only is this bird inclined to amass a large vocabulary, African greys also demonstrate an aptitude for recognizing the meaning of words and phrases.

The grains and seeds are mostly whole and formed into a berry shape, it encourages African greys to hold, nibble, and even play with the Nutri-Berries. This mimics the foraging that African greys do in the wild.

African grey parrots are more prone to deficiency in vitamin-A/beta-carotene, and therefore benefit from eating vegetables high in beta-carotene, such as cooked sweet potato and fresh kale. Vitamin-D deficiency is another concern, especially for greys on a poor diet. Offering a balanced, pelleted diet, such as Nutri-Berries, for the main diet of an African grey helps prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies. A grey that consumes a pelleted diet generally does not need vitamin supplements added to its food.

Personality & Behavior

Most bird keepers believe that only an experienced bird enthusiast should keep a grey. They are complex parrots, highly sensitive, and more than a little demanding. They are also charming and brilliant, but this match of sensitivity and brains can lead to behavioral issues. They are creatures of habit, and even a small change in routine can make a sensitive grey unhappy. They are prone to plucking and chewing their feathers, among other bad habits. Anecdotally, the TAG has a hardier attitude and may be better for households with a lot of people coming and going. The CAG prefers a little less chaos.

African greys are social parrots that need a lot of hands-on time, however, they aren’t “cuddlebugs.” They will tolerate some head scratching and a little bit of petting, but they do not appreciate intense physical contact, though some individuals don’t mind a little snuggling. Every bird has individual tastes and preferences. A grey can also become a “one person bird,” even if every member of the household socializes with it from the beginning.

African greys need plenty of toys that challenge their intelligence, such as foraging and puzzle toys.

Speech & Sound

Much of the grey’s appeal comes from its talking ability. It is among the best talkers in the parrot family, able to repeat words and phrases after hearing them just once or twice. This bird reaches full talking ability around a year of age, and most individuals become capable mimics much earlier.

Not only will a grey develop an outstanding vocabulary, research has shown that this species can come to understand what it’s saying. The most famous CAG, Alex, and his colleague, Dr. Irene Pepperberg, may be the reason for the popularity of this species, and certainly for its high profile. Alex and Dr. Pepperberg worked together for 30 years at Brandeis University until his unfortunate death in 2007, due to a catastrophic event associated to arteriosclerosis (“hardening of the arteries”). In their three decades of research, Dr. Pepperberg taught Alex to recognize and identify objects, colors, and shapes. Alex could also understand the concepts of same and different, category, and could even count objects. Though Alex was on his way to much more complex thought processes, including how to read, his fellow African greys Griffin and Arthur (AKA “Wart”) are continuing to work with Dr. Pepperberg trying to reach the point that Alex had reached and even further.

But just because greys are smart and may choose to talk rather than scream, it’s a mistake to believe that they aren’t noisy. They aren’t as loud or persistent as some of the South American species, but they will learn household sounds and use them tirelessly to the dismay of guardians. Imagine the microwave beeping incessantly, or a cellphone ringing madly without the luxury of turning it off.

Health & Common Conditions

African greys are especially susceptible to feather picking, calcium deficiency, vitamin-A and vitamin-D deficiency, respiratory infection, psittacosis and psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD).

source: African Grey Parrot Personality, Food & Care – Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

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Top 10 Mistakes African Grey Parrot Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Discover the top 10 common mistakes African Grey parrot owners make and learn essential tips to improve your parrot's health, happiness, and overall care.