greyoflove
Just Hatched
Joined: August 2005
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Post by greyoflove on Aug 23, 2005 10:50:50 GMT -7
I'm new here my name is Amber, and I was wondering if anyone can give me any advise on greys?, like how is their temperment. Are they very playful?... I'll let everyone know the name of my bird when I receive him..
Best Wishes,
Amber
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Post by Jane on Aug 23, 2005 11:32:39 GMT -7
Generally speaking they can be nervous and will take a while to get used to new things. They like everything to be on their terms and can be strong willed. There are quite a few threads on the forum about their general characteristics.
With regard to being playful, they vary. Some enjoy playing games with their owners and enjoy being cuddled, some are more aloof. Some, like Monty, will play with a variety of toys and entertain themselves for hours. Others, like Mitzi, don't really play with toys much.
They are very intelligent though and can learn to play with musical toys and wooden jigsaw puzzles.
Jane
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Jolanda
Weaned Todd
Joined: August 2005
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Post by Jolanda on Aug 24, 2005 0:05:26 GMT -7
I am also new. We are staying in South Africa and are breeding with CAG. Our first two babies are now 7 weeks old. We also have two Greys who owns the house. We must always take in mind that Greys are very intelligent creatures. They have the intelligence of a 5 year old child, but emotionaly they only develop up to a two year old child. So you will always have a very intelligent terrible two in your house. Like people they develop their own very strong personalities. They want a lot of love, good food(not only sunflower seeds), & stimulation. They like to chew so it is always good to have a few toys which they can destroy, fresh twigs are a winner. You will find that their taste in food change as they grow older. Things which they did not like in the beginning can become a favourite when they are older. Flossie, our first CAG, refused to eat apple when she was young, but now she loves it. You must be patient when you introduce your Grey to new food and toys because they are very alert and most of the times aalso nervous. due to their intelligence they are curious and would like to investigate new things. they get bored very easily. My other Grey, Zazoe, likes to open the cupboards to look what is inside. Strongs with the baby. You will love him and he will soon own you!
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Post by Karen on Aug 24, 2005 5:43:46 GMT -7
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A fellow South African, nice to see more on the site. I love the name Flossie. Very cute.
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Jolanda
Weaned Todd
Joined: August 2005
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Post by Jolanda on Aug 29, 2005 2:55:34 GMT -7
My business partner's name is also Karin. From where is SA are you? Can tell you the bird is much cuter than his name!!
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Post by carrie on Sept 19, 2005 7:34:06 GMT -7
hi, when do u get your baby?? i get mine the first week of November, i go visit him/her every week until shes ready i have 8 to choose form !! I'm so lucky! is this your first baby? i have 2 others a tiel and a caique . it would be nice to chat and share our experiences kinda like new Mommy's do! good support, lol have u picked out a name? hope to hear some new news about your baby! Carrie
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Post by agmommy on Sept 19, 2005 10:21:45 GMT -7
Sydney and I play a game, she is still just a baby, 12 1/2 weeks 13
on weds. and ways for a few weeks now I will say "tickle tickle" and go after her feet with my hands and tickle them, she give out her happy excited little squeaks and then she will do it to me... she hasnt started talking yet but I am sure when she gets older she will throw the "tickle tickle" in there before going after my feet. lol she is a joy!
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