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Post by Jane on Sept 7, 2005 1:07:48 GMT -7
Your Grey relies on you to provide company and this can extend to the idea that you can be its mate. In the wild they select a mate and pair for life. They are very choosy and that is why a pair of Greys in captivity won't necessarily breed. Your Grey might regurgitate for you, it might start to put its wings out and make little squeaky noises. Both males and females do this but it should be discouraged by gentle distraction. Similarly if a lone female is starting to scratch around on the floor and treating toys as if they are eggs, try to distract her by rearranging the cage or providing new toys. If it is too late and she lays an egg, leave it with her until she gets bored but make sure she has plenty of calcium in her diet.
Jane
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Post by lorna on Dec 3, 2013 16:53:44 GMT -7
Thank you, mine just layed an egg. I wanted to be sure all was Ok. I've had her for 23 years and she has never done this.
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Bri
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Post by Bri on Oct 9, 2014 17:04:20 GMT -7
My Rosie has been VERY "nesty" lately. Have given her many new toys (on the bottom of the cage to prevent scratching) and I am discouraging (mostly ignoring and walking away from) mating behavior. However, she still insists on fluffing, squatting, and panting/squeaking just about any chance she gets. Cant even take her to shower anymore because that immediately starts the behavior! Any other tips and tricks for getting her back to her normal, aloof and destructive self? I hate to see her so frustrated! Thanks!
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Post by Jane on Oct 10, 2014 10:33:26 GMT -7
Some Greys can be very determined. When she does it try to actually distract her by giving her a toy or by showing her something, talking to her, anything to try and "change the subject" really, without letting her think she is doing something wrong.
How old is she?
Jane
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Bri
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Post by Bri on Oct 11, 2014 8:49:57 GMT -7
She is 11 this year. She has never before now shown any signs of wanting to mate. The very occasional attempt to regurgitate would occur, but that was it.
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Bri
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Post by Bri on Oct 16, 2014 21:01:56 GMT -7
AAAAAND now we have an egg. *sigh* Stubborn bird. Looks like we're going to have to boost calcium and vitamin A for a bit...  |
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Post by Jane on Oct 17, 2014 1:53:07 GMT -7
She may well lay more now. Some female Greys can be quite determined!
Jane
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