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Post by Shaky on Mar 4, 2005 20:04:03 GMT -7
Hello all , During the Easter holidays i will be away for about 6 days. My roomate will take care of him but Tiko is bonded strongly with me and i dont think he would allow him to handle him of the cage and even they are not experianced  . Will it creat any problems if he stays all the time in the cage till i come back? What shall i do? Any suggestions?  |
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Post by Preston on Mar 4, 2005 20:10:24 GMT -7
Have your roommate just carry out the same routines you do. Call on the phone once in awhile and have your roomie hold the phone to your birds ear, and just talk to him. Pete loves to listen to the phone and talk.
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Post by Jane on Mar 5, 2005 2:17:00 GMT -7
Get your room mate involved as much as possible now, to make the transition easier. Could you record something for Tiko as well. He should be okay as long as he gets the same amount of attention that he is used to.
Jane
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Post by Shaky on Mar 5, 2005 8:01:26 GMT -7
Yes but, my roomate will not be able to take him out of the cage...will he be alright being in the cage for 6 days? i will definately provide him will new and lots o toys. nad what about his pooty training... will it all be forgoten ? since he has just got used , not to poo in the cage and awaits for me to take him out ? thank you |
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Post by Jane on Mar 5, 2005 10:21:13 GMT -7
Have you trained him not to go in the cage at all? Is there any possibility of taking him with you?
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Post by Shaky on Mar 5, 2005 11:04:19 GMT -7
What do you mean not to go in the cage? There is no chance i will be able to take him with me . The thing is that my grey does not really funcy my roomate and he wont manage to handle him of the cage. Will it creat troubles if he stays in the cage for those days? But ofcourse he would get attention while he is in the cage.
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Post by Jane on Mar 5, 2005 11:16:12 GMT -7
When you said about his potty training, I thought you meant you had trained him not to poop in his cage but to wait until you got him out. If this is the case, he might get a bit confused because he can't come out, but as long as he gets attention and has the toys he should be okay.
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Post by Shaky on Mar 5, 2005 12:33:24 GMT -7
Well he does wait for me but in case that i do time long to come he does poo in his cage  . So there will be no behaviour problems occur if he stays in his cage for that time? and he will still remember the pooty training And also there is no chance he will refuse me when i come back or even become like a stranger to him? I know that my question might sound a bit stupid but as one of the moderators say, the only stupid question is the one not asked  Once again thank you... |
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Post by Preston on Mar 5, 2005 12:59:14 GMT -7
It will be OK, as long as he has someone to feed and water him. 6 days should not ruin him.
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Post by Jane on Mar 5, 2005 13:06:36 GMT -7
He should be okay, once he realises he isn't coming out of the cage to poop. Greys have good memories and he should remember what you have taught him once you are back and resume the normal routine. Just give him a few extra lessons to remind him. He will miss you and he will remember you, although he might be a bit cross with you when you return!
(And don't worry, your questions do not sound stupid)
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Post by mrswork35 on Mar 5, 2005 17:22:24 GMT -7
Have your roommate spend alot of time near and with the bird over the next few weeks. Try to get the bird to step-up on your roommate's finger. Have your roommate talk to the bird and be a friend as much as possible. This is what I did when I went on vaca last fall. I had my step-mom come over and spend time with Lily to get Lily used to having her around. She did better when I wasn't in the room. Lily is very attached to me and just tolerates my husband. So, I was very worried that she would be tramatized when I was gone. I was wrong and very happy about that!!! She never really was thrilled to have my step-mom here caring for her, but she did ok with her. She would open her cage and she came out as usual. Getting her back in was not always easy from what she said. I gave her a pair of heavy gloves to wear just incase she couldn't get Lily back in without her nipping at her. She had to use them a couple of time, but she was ok most of the time. My step-mom and dad came by twice a day and let her out and fed her,etc . for the week we were gone. Lily did fine and made it through the week with no problems!! I was very happy to see that!! If the problem is that your roommate is somewhat afraid of caring for your bird for fear of being bitten ,etc. then maybe you need to find someone else to care for your bird who will be more comfortable with your bird. Good luck!!! I hope your bird will do just fine like my Lily did when I was gone. I called home alot to ask my step-mom how she was doing. She was fine!!  |
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. Will it creat any problems if he stays all the time in the cage till i come back? What shall i do? Any suggestions? 
. So there will be no behaviour problems occur if he stays in his cage for that time? and he will still remember the pooty training 
