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chispleeze
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Joined: 14 Jul 2005
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Originally posted by shirin
Yes, generally they do gravitate towards one person, but they don't just pick a person at random, they bond with whomever spends the most time with them.
I have to say in my case this was not true. When I got Smokey (now 9 years old) she was just weaned. I doted on her constantly, I'm the one who feeds, cleans cage, etc. and spends most of my day in the same room with her. She bonded to me at first but then after a couple of years switched loyalties to my husband.
But even with him she prefers not to be touched too much. Only an occasional head scritch when she decides she in the mood. that's not to say she's not affectionate and doesn't intereact. Only that she (and most greys I know of) generally prefer their attention from afar. She loves to be right near us, watch TV with us, share our food, be talked to etc. She just does not like cuddling. She will step up and down. But that's all I require (for her own safety). Other than that I let her be what she is. Independent. 
I would not recommend a grey for anyone wanting a cuddly, hands on bird. (though there are exceptions - I do know of one a friend has) But I would highly recommend them for their intelligence, beauty, and ability to interact with the family. |
Monday June 5, 2006 2:28 am |
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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
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Location: Canada, Toronto |
That just goes to prove that every bird is unique with its own unique personality. From all the reading I've done on African Greys, most say that they tend to bond with the person that spends the most time with them. I guess in my opinion that's referring to the person who spends the most one on one time with them, not so much the person who's in the same room as them the most? When I first got my Grey, me and my boyfriend spent the same amount of time in the same room as her, and I guess we took turns cleaning cage, changing food, etc. But I was the one who handled her, played with her, cuddled with her, put her on my shoulder, and gave her kisses, so I guess that's how I became her favorite person. And I have to say, she loves her cuddles and kisses and gets really mad when she sees me cuddling any of the other birds  |
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Monday June 5, 2006 2:40 am |
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StacyB
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Joined: 01 Feb 2006
Posts: 62
Location: Michigan |
hmmm...that makes it tough. Me and hubby both take care of kiwi (granted totally differnt bird) equal...litterally equal...when he is home he is the lover, petter, feeder, etc. and when he goes I take over. we also love on her together. So I know we would be the same with a second...
Eh I dont know Im rambling!  Lots to think about and consider. I do know I would get a baby. think think think...
maybe our next will be a B&G...THEN the THRID can be the grey LMAO |
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Monday June 5, 2006 2:49 am |
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chispleeze
Flier
Joined: 14 Jul 2005
Posts: 475
Location: Upstate NY |
It's very true. Though some generalities may apply, each is unique. And so many factors can play a role in the development of their personalities. I do know one thing though. I abosolutely adore my Smokey! I waited a long time for her, have had her for 9 years now, and believe me life would just not be the same around here without her.
I think greys are awesome! <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm824YYUS' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_9_16.gif' border=0></a> |
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Monday June 5, 2006 3:25 am |
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kwazybirdz
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Joined: 28 May 2006
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chiispleez, I have read somewhere that some birds when the become sexually mature, the do switch allegence to another member. When you are care taking, could that be perceived as aless dominant position? or are you also holding spending physical time with her? expecting things of her? not to change the subject to a dog board thing, but cesar millan the dog whisperer seen on the national geographic hannel fri night @ 8pm dont nkow about you folks overseas, but his book cesars way is excellent in learning not just dog, but animal behavior. I have found it to be quite helpful in the interactions with all my zoo members. Dont get me wrong birds are a different kinda critter, but many principles can be applied with parrots as well.
sorry to ramble on like this I am so happy to have a forum to talk & learn, cuz I dont know many bird people. My brother has 3 parrots, but doesnt seem to connect, or understan bird psychology. you cant foce a bird on someone, it trauamatizes the bird. ahhhhh now that I got that off my chest! thanks all for bearing with me
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Monday June 5, 2006 3:54 pm |
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