Post by Ranae on Mar 11, 2005 14:47:45 GMT -7
Hi Everyone!
My name is Ranae, I am a 20-year-old college student and I just got a Congo African Grey, "Pearl". She seems very sweet, and very smart, she is only 3 1/2 months old and she already says "hi" and "C'mere". I just got her a couple of days ago, and even though I am excited to bond with her, I have been trying my best to just talk with her and give her space and time to adjust. I have only taken her our a couple of times for short periods, like the vet recommended. My question is: when I got to get her out of her cage, a lot of times she lunges or opens her beak wide and draws back as if to bite. She has even grabbed me pretty hard a couple of times. I have been trying to just gently rub her beak in response to her opening her mouth, and she does let me do this. When I am finally able to get her out, she is sweet and affectionate and doesn't bite at all. How can I get her to nicely let me take her out of the cage? Any suggestions? Thanks a lot!
Ranae and Pearl
My name is Ranae, I am a 20-year-old college student and I just got a Congo African Grey, "Pearl". She seems very sweet, and very smart, she is only 3 1/2 months old and she already says "hi" and "C'mere". I just got her a couple of days ago, and even though I am excited to bond with her, I have been trying my best to just talk with her and give her space and time to adjust. I have only taken her our a couple of times for short periods, like the vet recommended. My question is: when I got to get her out of her cage, a lot of times she lunges or opens her beak wide and draws back as if to bite. She has even grabbed me pretty hard a couple of times. I have been trying to just gently rub her beak in response to her opening her mouth, and she does let me do this. When I am finally able to get her out, she is sweet and affectionate and doesn't bite at all. How can I get her to nicely let me take her out of the cage? Any suggestions? Thanks a lot!
Ranae and Pearl
