Well, THANK YOU for that information I hadn't thought of. Conrad is getting much more trusting of me and I think I will be able to catch him soon. He comes to me when I feed him and will eat about 2 feet away from me then actually sit down and groom himself. Actually, I had to "rescue" him tonight. He wondered into the gazebo and couldn't figure out how to get out the way he came in and was trying to go towards the pond (as the entrance to the gazebo is away from the pond). I picked him up and he was rather calm when once in my arms.... he wasn't trying to wiggle away or anything. But up until then he was a little upset buy I am sure it was because he was in a "corner" and I don't know how long he was there.

I'd have to catch him anyway to take him to the vet if I were to do a blood sample. I am getting some information sent to me on sexing but what I've read on the internet I'm not sure I'd be able to do that myself.

I feel so frustrated. I may have to broaden my scope and find a another avian vet somewhere.

Thank you for your help! VERY MUCH APPRECIATED! (pic attached is Conrad in the gazebo tonight)