bonniesmum
Just Hatched
Joined: September 2016
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Post by bonniesmum on Sept 25, 2016 13:16:12 GMT -7
Hi new to owning greys I m used to much smaller Senegal birds but I dissided just over a week ago to adopt a beautiful grey Bonnie she's a delight to get to come in and out of her cage she comes out and goes Bk in eating great making few sounds she's just very scared when I go near her won't eat out of my hands but will eat out of bowl when I hold bowl up to her I ve not touched her I tried this morning and she took flight round room she was so scared bless her
I know it can take along time for her to settle in but what I need advice on and may sound stupid but can greys cry as a couple of times she's been in corner of her cage making like whimpering sounds I ve had her at vet she's in full health I think she missing her last owner as she was tamed to one person only and not socialised at all even though she's 5
It's not possible to have her last owner visit as they passed just wondering if anyone has any ideas on how can try slowly gain her trust and help her be less sad she has a massive cage so many toys and treats ect but she just seems sad
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Post by beakertrout on Sept 25, 2016 15:26:20 GMT -7
Welcome.
Go slow and take your time.
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Post by Thomas on Sept 25, 2016 20:08:35 GMT -7
Each grey is different, but if she just lost her owner that she was attached to, she may need some time. Let her take as much time as she needs. Moving to a new house can also be traumatic. A lot of new sights and sounds that she is probably afraid of. My first grey, Manfred, took over 2 years before he was completely comfortable with me. But many years later I adopted Sheeba, who needed a new home and she was instantly friendly and won't leave my side but doesn't like too many other people.
Greys decide who they like, be patient.
Thomas
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Post by Haz on Sept 26, 2016 8:23:34 GMT -7
Poor little one has lost the one she loves. Talk softly to her. It will take time to gain her trust. Let her set the pace.
Don't hesitate to ask us questions.
Haz
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Post by beakertrout on Sept 26, 2016 15:30:32 GMT -7
I have read where it helps to sit next to the cage and read a story to them.
The main thing is getting them used to being around you and trusting you.
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Post by claireputput on Sept 28, 2016 20:32:57 GMT -7
I have a grey and I am very new-this is my first and I have only had for a few weeks. Mine would not come near me at first, then would hesitantly take a treat and now comes out of his cage to take a treat. My interactions with Magnum have been throughout the day, everyday. He is slowly warming up but some days feel like I am starting over.
Mine was not attached to the first owner that had him 17 years. He was put in a back area of the house with little interaction-here he is in our living area and is talked to all day long-and talks back.
We are his third owner as the owner before us could not keep Magnum and only had for 6 months.
I say all that to say your poor baby is not only missing her buddy but her home and this will take time-lots of time! I hope you are willing to keep it at it and this forum will be very helpful!
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bonniesmum
Just Hatched
Joined: September 2016
Posts: 2
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Post by bonniesmum on Oct 10, 2016 11:55:43 GMT -7
Thank you all for your help Bonnie still won't be touched but that's ok we ve all the time in the world to try building that trust but she allows me to sit by her the crying sounds have stopped and she's started talking lots more earring loads dancing so she's starting to settle witch I'm so pleased about and reading really has worked well she seems to enjoy my children's books n they practise there reading to her everyone who comes in says hi to her and drops a nut or piece of fruit in to her bowl so hopefully all helps her settle xx
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Post by Haz on Oct 10, 2016 13:57:42 GMT -7
You are making progress. Keep up the good work.
Haz
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