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Post by sherillynn on May 12, 2012 12:00:39 GMT -7
I just picked up my new TAG, Gabbi. Not sure if its a male or female, but Gabbi is 4 years old, in good feather, fairly chatty already and is gabbing with my eclectus, Hope.
My Blue and Gold Macaw died suddenly and Hope needed a friend so I decided to get her someone close to her in age and size. Gabbi was an only bird so she isn't quite sure what to think of Hope but keeps peering at her across the room and whistling.
I was having mixed emotions about getting another parrot so soon but for the emotional stability of Hope, I had to. I am very excited and I think this grey will fit in very nicely.
Any special tech tips on greys? Feel free to clue me in. I've read a lot and of course I've already got parrots but that sure doesn't mean I can't learn a few things from the experts already owned by Greys!
Thanks for any encouragement or thoughts.
Sherill
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Post by Jane on May 12, 2012 15:42:49 GMT -7
Congratulations! I mentioned in your other thread that Greys can be nervous but the fact that Gabbi is talking is a good sign as Greys will often stop talking in a new environment.
Jane
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Post by sherillynn on May 16, 2012 9:40:55 GMT -7
Gabbi is turning out to be quite a little comedian. She sort of does this funny little dance, stretches out a leg- looks like yoga and puffs up her feathers. If I laugh, she does it more. She won't let me touch her yet. That's ok. She will take an almond from me without biting and she chatters at me all the time depending on what room I am in. My Eclectus, Hope, has already shown a huge improvement in her stress behavior and seems so happy to have a new friend. I haven't let them loose together yet. I am not going to rush it. I don't want anyone getting hurt or scared. The progress has been nice and steady and I am so lucky to have gotten such a sweet bird. She's fitting in just fine.
One thing that is also comical I wanted to mention. I have a horrible cough right now and every time I cough, Gabbi does too. Must be a sympathy cough. Does anyone else have a bird that does that?
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Post by Haz on May 16, 2012 9:53:59 GMT -7
That's great that Gabbi is fitting in nicely. The leg stretching is something they all do.
Any sound you make can be thought of as a contact sound and your bird will do it back to you. Chy will clear her throat, make a sneezing noise then sounds like she is blowing her nose. (It is spring and my husband has allergies.)
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Post by Jane on May 18, 2012 5:39:58 GMT -7
One thing that is also comical I wanted to mention. I have a horrible cough right now and every time I cough, Gabbi does too. Must be a sympathy cough. Does anyone else have a bird that does that? Yes they will imitate all sorts of sounds, sometimes they seem to pick up the less desirable ones much more quickly! Jane |
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Post by welovedj on May 18, 2012 16:07:42 GMT -7
DJ coughs exactly like my husband all the time and also clears his throat.
The first time he did it, I was home alone with my window open behind me and I thought a man was outside looking in, my heart was on the ceiling. When I didn't see anyone there and heard it again, I then noticed DJ's little throat moving...couldn't believe my ears. That started when he was around 2 years old, he is almost 7 and still does it. LOL...he's doing it right now.
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Post by greybaby on May 18, 2012 22:16:09 GMT -7
Congratulations on your new grey! Sounds like a perfect fit. And, yes, they mimic everything. Ozzy has had me sneaking into the living room thinking someone was outside knocking on the window - all to get me to come in there. I'm happy for you that you have added to your flock - and hopefully it will help fill the void of the loss of your macaw. We lost a beloved grey in October and though he can never be "replaced", our hearts are filled with joy to have Ozzy join us and our other CAG - Chiku. They are definitely flock birds and I know it has helped Chiku to have a buddy once again - even if they only seem to tolerate each other  Welcome to a wonderful forum. The people on here really care for one another. |
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Welcome to a wonderful forum. The people on here really care for one another.