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umnounou
Egg
Joined: 08 Jan 2006
Posts: 3
Location: ALGEIRS NORTH AFRICA |
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hi i have an african grey congo and would like to find out how i no if it is male or female and how old it is |
Sunday January 8, 2006 11:58 am |
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shirin
Moderator
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7405
Location: Canada, Toronto |
Hi there, welcome to fluffies. The only way to know for sure what sex your Grey is to have it DNA sexed. There are some suttle, differences, like males are generally larger than females, and they have a bigger, more square head. The female's head is more round, and smaller. But this won't tell you 100% whether you have a male or female.
As far as the age, you can guesstimate it by the colour of the eyes. Babies' eyes are dark grey, and almost look black until they're about 6 months. After 6 months their eyes start to become a lighter grey. By 12 months their eyes should be a very light grey. Between a year and 2 years, their eyes will turn a straw colour, and after they mature, after 3-4 years, the iris will turn yellow.
If your parrot has a leg band, you might also be able to trace his hatch date that way. |
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Sunday January 8, 2006 3:22 pm |
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umnounou
Egg
Joined: 08 Jan 2006
Posts: 3
Location: ALGEIRS NORTH AFRICA |
i have had my parrot a few weeks now and he will sit on my hand but still trys to bite some times how can i stop him bitting and i want to teach it so i can pat the back off his neck how can i do this does any one know thanks |
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Tuesday January 17, 2006 7:07 pm |
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Chaquita's Mom
Experienced flier
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 1028
Location: Pennsylvania, USA |
Greys can take months to fully trust you, especially if it's an older one. Give him some time. In the first couple weeks, if he steps up onto your hand, then your doing great! Just don't rush things. Take him to a bedroom, sit on your bed with him, have him on a perch or your arm and talk to him gently. Raise your other hand slowly to touch his head and offer head scratches. Generally they'll lower their head as an invitation for a good scratch as they can't reach their head with their beaks. Good luck!! |
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Tuesday January 17, 2006 9:27 pm |
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Cheeta
Moderator
Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7972
Location: Australia |
Hi Umnounou.
Welcome to fluffies. Sorry I really don't know much about the African Greys behaviours, so I really can't help you. but I'm sure someone will. Chaquita's mum has already given you some good advice. Please keep us updated with his progress.
Oh and also I have move your topic into the African Grey's forum. Cheers
Bih |
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Wednesday January 18, 2006 12:46 am |
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