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mila
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Joined: 16 Oct 2005
Posts: 3
Location: CA |
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Hello to all. I have a 13 wk cag (for 2 days). He seems to be settling in fine and is eating well, the problem is when I try to take him out of the cage he becomes nervous and flaps (wings are clipped). How do I get him to calm down and enjoy being out of cage. |
Sunday November 13, 2005 10:47 pm |
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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7405
Location: Canada, Toronto |
Hi Mila! Welcome to fluffies  and congratulation on yor new baby!
Your grey's behaviour is totally normal for a grey My Grey was quite nervous when I first brought her home too. I couldn't handle her much for the first 3 weeks or so. With greys it's actually recommended that you don't try to force too much handling too soon. Give him about 2-3 weeks to settle in and warm up to you, and when he's ready, he'll come to you.  |
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Monday November 14, 2005 12:18 am |
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mila
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Joined: 16 Oct 2005
Posts: 3
Location: CA |
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Thanks so much for your response. I feel much better now. I thought I was doing everything wrong. DesMona (named before sex was known) will teach me patience. By the way, GREAT site |
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Monday November 14, 2005 2:07 am |
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Herbertk
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Joined: 07 Nov 2005
Posts: 11
Location: South Africa |
Hi Mila,
Welcome - I have a 3 month old CAG, you will se they have to find out they cant fly aswell, just open the door s/he will come out soon enough.... |
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Monday November 14, 2005 10:04 am |
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Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Hi Mila, welcome here!
Congratulations on your CAG, what a special name!
Do you get Desmona out of his cage? Else you might put him on a t stand next to what you're doing. Be sure you're not looking at him. I think he might be very interested in what you're doing!
But like Shirin said, please don't force things too much. (I don't think putting him next to you so he can see what you're doing will be too much for him?)
Usually their curiosity wins over their anxiety.. |
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Monday November 14, 2005 11:25 am |
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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
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Location: Canada, Toronto |
That's so true Sue! The first time Bunny came to me was when I was sitting on the floor and ignoring her. She actually climbed down her cage to come and play with me  It was so exciting! I'll never forget that moment! |
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Monday November 14, 2005 1:19 pm |
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Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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LOL Shirin! That must have knocked you off your socks LOL! When you least expect it probably? (Then you're really ignoring and they KNOW!)
Perhaps it'll work for Mila's grey as well? |
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Monday November 14, 2005 1:58 pm |
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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
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Location: Canada, Toronto |
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Originally posted by Fluffy Sue
Perhaps it'll work for Mila's grey as well?
I think it will. Greys like to take their time and observe their new companion, to assess whether or not they would make a strong flock mate. Once they realize that you're not there to harm them they will come to you |
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Monday November 14, 2005 2:12 pm |
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Sue
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He he he, don't most parrots like to observe their companion? They're nosy creatures! LOL!
And you've gotta use that nosy-ness to your own benefits LOL! |
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Monday November 14, 2005 2:27 pm |
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