wgraham13
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Adaigo CAG 2 mo. old
Joined: January 2005
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Post by wgraham13 on Jun 1, 2005 7:57:07 GMT -7
All,
I have a Congo African Grey of 2 1/2 months old, named Adaigo--see pic. to left:) Anyway, I am having no difficulties with the step-up techniques, which I practice with him daily in the morning for 20min. and evening for 20min. Occassionally, while I am training him and he is on his training "T" perch, he vigorously rubs his beak across the perch, my step-up hand, anything he can reach all while making little noises--not threatening, just chirps and baby noises. When this happens, it is a bit harder to train him because his attention is just not on me. Am I traing him too hard for his age? Or just too much? Frustration? Any ideas?
BTW-Adaigo's diet consists of pellets, but seed as treats and positive reinforcement while training. Also, I am using the Womack's "Bird tricks & Training DVD."
Thanks for any input,
Wgraham13
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Post by Jane on Jun 1, 2005 8:08:48 GMT -7
The beak rubbing is perfectly normal, they all do it. Training in short sessions is the best way so I don't think you need to worry that his attention isn't on you all the time during these sessions. He seems to be doing well.
Jane
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wgraham13
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Adaigo CAG 2 mo. old
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Post by wgraham13 on Jun 1, 2005 8:58:38 GMT -7
Ok, good to know, thanks for the head's up! I have one more question, Adaigo is saying "Hello" everytime I walk into his room after not seeing him all day while I am at work. He puffs up, shakes his tail and says "Hello" in a deep voice? Do Greys normally start speaking at 2 1.2 months old?
Thanks again,
Wgraham13
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Post by Jane on Jun 1, 2005 9:11:17 GMT -7
They start at different times, some sooner (Mitzi started at 5 months) some later. The average is around a year so Adaigo is an early starter. Congratulations!
Jane
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wgraham13
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Adaigo CAG 2 mo. old
Joined: January 2005
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Post by wgraham13 on Jun 1, 2005 11:15:19 GMT -7
Well, it is about time that I had a bit of luck getting a good bird. We have gone through two different parrots/parakeets to get to the CAG. First, the Quaker Parrot--good for some, not me--LOUD and bit everyone he came in contact with! Second was Alexandrian Parrot/Parakeet, again, good for some, not me--Biters, parakeet. So I am happy to finally have a lovable, cuddleable, little talker.
wgraham13
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Post by wgraham on Jun 15, 2005 4:20:27 GMT -7
Hi wgraham ... good luck on adaigo ... I had a grey that started talking at a young age ... never shut up ... smile ... Now in 3 weeks getting another one ... sure hope this one as good of a talker .. smile .. the greys are great birds also alot of fun and good company ... smile . just love them have had alot of dfferent birds in my life ... but the grey the best .. they give so much back. I always told Barney where I was going when I left the house and he new .. so when i tell him where i was going he say it back to me ... like I would say going to the dr he say that then say I'll be back ... at his bed time he would say night night and and i have to cover him up ... he always told me when it was time ... and was always the time i covered him for the night ... smile but my husband and i parted and he was more bonded to him them me so I didn't keep him I had to let him go where he be the happest ... so now in 3 weeks getting a new baby ... I hope he the taker Barny was ... This one name going to be Boomer ... so just give your all the time you can and you will have a great friend ... good luch and enjoy him ... shirl
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