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Post by Blanche on Jul 19, 2005 16:01:52 GMT -7
Hello all,
I am new here and would like some advise on how to gain the trust of what I think is a wild caught African grey although where I got her from said she wasn’t.
She screams at the sight of any human and is in a very bad way.
Should I clip her wings so she can’t fly away? Or would she despise me for that? I’m not really bothered about taming her as such just enough so she’s not nervous around humans.
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Post by Jane on Jul 20, 2005 0:09:13 GMT -7
She is likely to be much more nervous than she was in the place you got her from because they usually are unsettled at first and need a lot of time and patience. Spend as much time with her as you can, talk to her and sing to her and just keep reassuring her.
I wouldn't clip her wings yet because at this stage it would most likely make her worse as she would have to be caught and handled.
Jane
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Post by blanche on Jul 20, 2005 4:08:42 GMT -7
Thank you very much for that information. i will be as patient as she needs me to be. And will wait as long as it takes. Should i clip her wings once she has settled down?
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Post by Jane on Jul 20, 2005 8:17:50 GMT -7
Clipping is a very personal decision based on your own circumstances and potential hazards. Some people clip them, some don't but it is important that they are done correctly as a bad wing clip can lead to all sorts of problems. Clipping the wings should still enable the bird to glide and land safely.
Jane
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cbri3
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Post by cbri3 on Jul 22, 2005 10:20:05 GMT -7
Hi,
Your case is very similar to ours. 2 months ago Mina would do the same as your parrot does. Today, she enjoys staying on top of the cage. My husband handles her every day. Don't give up!!! Things will fall down in their place on their own. Just stay calm, interact with her as much as possible but stop if you see that she is getting nervous.
Good luck!!
Catherine
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Post by lidiam on Jul 22, 2005 10:30:40 GMT -7
That's good advice, don't give up, be patient, speak gently, move slowly and be consistent! It could take a while, but it'll be worth the wait. Lidia  |
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Post by haani on Jul 22, 2005 23:14:26 GMT -7
hi
i had the same situation when i bought my cag pair they even dont want to see me near them. and scream a lot when ever i go to change their food and water . but now they have settled down they just sit calmly and watch me changing water and food. i am not trying to tame them because i want them to breed . but in your case your bird will get closer to you very soon when she see only you she will make you her friend. so be patient and wish you luck.
haani
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Post by Blanche on Jul 24, 2005 17:36:49 GMT -7
thank you all for your advice. she is begining to settel down. i have decided to to do anything to offened her. i live in a very busy household but she has setteled down a a treat. i will keep you all posted if needs be.
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