BellaBird
Weaned Todd
Bellabird
Joined: March 2005
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Post by BellaBird on Apr 21, 2005 9:49:38 GMT -7
Something I read about...but I'm not sure if it's true...
Bella is a Congo Grey, about 6 months old, and I'm pretty sure she's about to molt for the first time (we're almost drowning in downy little feathers) ;D
I read that Congo Greys in particular are prone to switch favored persons about a year after they are born.
They say that male Congo Greys are much more likely than female Congos to switch loyalties at 1 to 1 1/2 years of age; that is, she will start to favor my husband rather than me.
Is this a reputable bit of information? (I haven't had Bella sexed yet, but she seems to have the initial characteristics of a female...if she's a "he" then she might not love me later, if it's all true).
Any information would be helpful, but in the end, I'll love her no matter what!
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Post by Jane on Apr 21, 2005 10:39:22 GMT -7
Yes I have read this but it is based on an informal survey and not proven fact. The theory is that because greys in the wild leave the family group around that age and look for a mate, they instinctively reject the favoured person, as that person is regarded as the parent, and switch to a new person who represents the mate. I haven't found it to be the case with either of mine.
Jane
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Preston
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Sisika and Pete
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Post by Preston on Apr 21, 2005 20:36:05 GMT -7
I say rest easy. Greys are flock birds, and from my experience they interact with their flock. Your family will be his/her flock and will choose what relationship it needs with each of you. That's what Pete does, everyone gets to pet him, he imitates each of our voices. He even gets excited to see the regular visitors that pop in. There is plenty to share, as they are intelligent enough to differentiate between each person.
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