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davidraminov
Just hatched
Joined: 12 Feb 2006
Posts: 47
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My dear Congo African Grey parrot steps up the stick after being scared of it very much.Yesterday I had the stick on top pf the cage and she didnt dare even stand there beside it. Now she is stepping up on the stick whenever she sees it. The problem is that she bites me whenever I am close to her using my hands. She sometimes steps up onto my hand when she is on the floor else always bites even when she is on the floor. She love to climb to my shoulder and sometimes she gives me her head to scratch it and sometime while I am scratching her head she bends and bites me....WHAT CAN I DO?? Plz help..I need some instructions...
P.S. I have her for a week now.. |
Thursday February 16, 2006 2:09 pm |
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Cheeta
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7972
Location: Australia |
Hi David..
It sounds like you're actually going quite well with your Grey.. Keeping in mind that you've only had him for a week!! That is great that she's letting you scratch her head and stuff... I'd say keep going and just let her slowly bond with you. I'm not experienced with Greys, but they are known to take a little bit to trust people, and when they do, they repay you back ten times or even more!!
Oh, at this stage I would probably say that try not to let her on your shoulder too much if she's biting you still... It's just probably a lot safer for your face that's all. If you train her now to not go on your shoulder (most birds just love to do that though) than it'll be easier for you later to keep her off it.  |
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Thursday February 16, 2006 3:27 pm |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
I'm glad that you are using a stick to let her get to know you. I would say to carry her around with you a bit for awhile & let her know she has nothing to be scared of, you're not out to hurt her & she can trust you. Sit down in the eves with her on the stick for some quiet time together & just talk to her, watch TV & let her get comfy with things. I think you're doing very good with her! Keep up the good work |
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Thursday February 16, 2006 4:02 pm |
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Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10102
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Hi David, I think you have made lots of improvement.. In a week!
But, I’d suggest to keep the head scritches for a later period.  Or as a reward. Not on her command, as you said that she’ll bite you sometimes if you scratch her. (On her command?) |
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Friday February 17, 2006 4:14 pm |
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Chaquita's Mom
Experienced flier
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 1028
Location: Pennsylvania, USA |
Things are moving along well for you, don't get discouraged. She still doesn't trust you yet. It takes a bird a good 2 months before they really begin to trust. Remember, time and patience  |
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Friday February 17, 2006 8:55 pm |
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davidraminov
Just hatched
Joined: 12 Feb 2006
Posts: 47
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Today, I am home late and my little darling Grey is in her cage. As I moved towards her she gave me her head to scratch it... I love her so much. Thank you guys very much you are so supportive are assuring.. I feel safe surrounded by such experts. I still have not named her. Have anyone something in his/her mind to share with me. She is a very high life parrot. She used to be a parrot of an Embassador so any ideas about naming this luxxury parrot  |
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Saturday February 18, 2006 1:00 am |
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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
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Hi David! Sounds like things are going great with your precious grey! Don't take the biting too personally, at this stage she's just testing you. Like others have mentioned, Greys take a bit longer than most other birds to trust fully. It's recommended that you let your Grey settle in for about 2-3 weeks before you start training. During this time your Grey will be observing you and the rest of your family members and deciding whether to trust you or not. When I first got my Grey It took her about 3 weeks before she would actually come to me voluntarily and step up onto my finger on command. I pretty much left her alone, although in the same room as her, for those first 3 weeks. And one day all of a sudden she just climbed down her cage and walked over to me and started playing with my pens. It was the most special moment Everyday after that our bond became stronger and she trusted me more and more. She went through a brief biting phase, which I was able to stop in a matter of a week. Whatever you do, always approach your parrot with confidence, even if she tries to bite you, don't act fearful or get too excited. I agree with the others that it's not a good idea to put her on your shoulder at this point, just because you can't predict whether or not she might bight your face. Anyway, please continue to update us on your grey's progress.. I'm trying to think of names worthy of such a special parrot  |
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Saturday February 18, 2006 2:10 am |
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Chaquita's Mom
Experienced flier
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 1028
Location: Pennsylvania, USA |
As far as names go, a lot of people like to use Disney characters or some type of cartoon character. 1-2 sylables (is that how you spell  ) is easier to say. Chaquita has 3 but I like her origional name. I call her Quita though . Named after the banana but I changed the "I" to an "A" to specialize her to me Call me weird.
Good luck in finding just the right name and share with us when you discover it |
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Saturday February 18, 2006 4:04 am |
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