djean24
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Joined: November 2013
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Post by djean24 on Nov 2, 2013 11:51:28 GMT -7
Hi guys! My name is Dorothy and Im happy to announce that soon I will be getting my first CAG!! I know, wierd place to come when I dont even have him/her yet but I just want to make sure im going to do this right. Ive had a parrot before (my mothers) and Ive been handling birds of all sizes my whole life. I know what Im getting myself into and honestly im just so excited I cant even help myself lol. I know what my bird will need and Im prepared to give it to him/her. But I have a question. I know my CAG wont just love me to pieces as soon as I get it but do I still pay a bunch of attention to it? I plan on getting him at about 6 months. Should I give him a couple days to get used to his new enviorment or should I try loving on him right away? Thanks!
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Post by Jane on Nov 2, 2013 12:19:15 GMT -7
Hello and welcome to the forum. With Greys the best thing to do is take the cue from them and let them go at their own pace. It can take them time to get used to a new environment and they can also be afraid of new things. They can be very definite about personal relationships, some quickly bond to one person or can prefer one person over another and even one gender over the other. They will usually have a different relationship with each family member and can be fussy about who is allowed to pick them up or stroke them. As he is young he may well settle down and bond quickly but start by just talking to him and then see if he will take treats from you.
Jane
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Post by Haz on Nov 2, 2013 17:09:44 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum.
With my first grey, I started visiting him at the breeder at 4 weeks so he already knew me when I brought him home. He settled in quickly. Chyloe was very delicate and nervous. She took more time.
Let your grey set the pace. If the breeder spent a lot of hands-on time with him, he may let you love on him immediately. If he is coming from a pet store, you will have to go slower. Giving treats by hand is a good way to make friends.
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