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Post by loren on Apr 2, 2005 14:59:06 GMT -7
Hi all,
I am new today, but wanted some advice, i have an african grey congo who is 13 months old, i believe from how he is he was avairy bred....When we got him at 9 months old, he sat on the bottom of the cage and did nothing apart from growl when you went any where near him,,,,,,he has improved now by miles i suppose , he will take peanuts from us (while in his cage) plus gently peck our finger what we call a kiss , but he still growls when we do this not as much though, if we go to put our hand in the cage he flaps all over the place and GROWLS very load, he is starting to mutter words and he does make all sorts of whistles and sounds, i just wish we could tame him.....please help,,,thanks
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mrswork35
Weaned Todd
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Post by mrswork35 on Apr 2, 2005 16:02:14 GMT -7
Sometimes it takes awhile for a bird to get use to humans. Do you open the cage and let him just wander out on his own? Do you spend alot of time talking to him and feeding him by hand through the bars? Once he knows you are the one who feeds him and the one who is close to him, I think will get better. Do not push things too quickly. It seems he is skiddish for whatever reason. I find that if you rush in on a bird they get startled and fly off. Move very slowly when you enter the room and talk softly to the bird. Do not force him. Once he gets out of the cage and is on the top --then put you finger under his breast and say "Step Up". Push your finger into him until he finally steps up. This may take some time ,but he will get it after awhile. Once you get him to step up and he knows you are safe, things should progress with the getting to know each process. He just needs to know you are safe and he can trust you,etc. BUT do it on his terms for awhile. Like talking to him and feeding him from the outside for awhile. Don't force him too much or he may become more scared. Everything will be fine in time..just take it slow and be patient. Once you get him to step up then try rubbing the top of his head gently. They usually love to cuddle like that. All of this takes time and patience as I said. Good luck!!  Sher |
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mrswork35
Weaned Todd
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Post by mrswork35 on Apr 2, 2005 16:05:17 GMT -7
PS I had read where it is good to lightly knock on the door and saying "hello" before entering the bird's room as a warning that you are coming in so he won't get startled. I did that with my Lily and now she makes the knocking sound and says "hello" herself when I walk in! Too funny!! ha They can be alot of fun and good company and yours will be in time also. ;D
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Post by Jane on Apr 2, 2005 16:22:03 GMT -7
The grey growl is a horrible sound but these beautiful birds are capable of it! An aviary bred bird will take more time, but as Sher says, time and patience will pay off in the long run.
Jane
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Lisagail
Weaned Todd
Abby's #2 Mommy
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Post by Lisagail on Apr 29, 2005 14:49:31 GMT -7
Abby only growls at .. gloves. She has never in her life had a bad experience with gloves, she just doesn't like them.
I know it's the best she can do to sound threatening, but I think that growl's completely cute. (which, I think makes her angry at me.)
Hi, everyone, by the way. I haven't been around for a while because I started a new job and no pc all day, but the job is great, and I will check in when I can. Hope everyone is well. We are!
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