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Post by mohaz on Jan 12, 2020 15:39:40 GMT -7
Hello everyone , I am new here but I am so much in love with my new AG it will take treat from me but won’t allow me touch her. If I try to it will bite me . When ever I open the cage she will come out on her own and stay on the cage and won’t want to go back inside I tried wrapping her up with a towel and put her back today but she bite me so hard ... pls can someone advise on what to do? We are just a week together
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Post by beakertrout on Jan 12, 2020 16:43:30 GMT -7
Welcome.
I hate to tell you this, but you are just setting yourself further back in developing a relationship with a towel in hand.
Try a piece of broomstick to get the bird to sit on and then return it to the cage.
Sometimes you can use the "good hand bad hand" method and "herd" them where you want them to go.
Gloves are better then getting bit.
Get your new bird used to seeing you and having you around.
Sit next to the cage and watch TV.
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Post by mohaz on Jan 13, 2020 2:46:58 GMT -7
Welcome. I hate to tell you this, but you are just setting yourself further back in developing a relationship with a towel in hand. Try a piece of broomstick to get the bird to sit on and then return it to the cage. Sometimes you can use the "good hand bad hand" method and "herd" them where you want them to go. Gloves are better then getting bit. Get your new bird used to seeing you and having you around. Sit next to the cage and watch TV. Thank you ... I am new to bird so I am just learning |
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Post by susan on Jan 13, 2020 3:53:09 GMT -7
Hello everyone , I am new here but I am so much in love with my new AG it will take treat from me but won’t allow me touch her. If I try to it will bite me . When ever I open the cage she will come out on her own and stay on the cage and won’t want to go back inside I tried wrapping her up with a towel and put her back today but she bite me so hard ... pls can someone advise on what to do? We are just a week together Welcome , I also was new and had to learn when I got my Sid. Please tell us more about your AG is it a baby, or did you rehome from another owner ? Every little detail helps us learn more about your situation. Greys are very cautious birds, and take time to form a new bond with an owner, everything may be new to her and so she is fearful right now but as time goes on that will pass. Please tell us frequently how things are going, and we will try to help you through the little 'bumps' Right now just let her get used to your voice and seeing you, socialize in the same room near her so she can get used to daily routines. Continue to offer her food from your hand, that is good. |
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Post by mohaz on Jan 13, 2020 10:46:26 GMT -7
Hello everyone , I am new here but I am so much in love with my new AG it will take treat from me but won’t allow me touch her. If I try to it will bite me . When ever I open the cage she will come out on her own and stay on the cage and won’t want to go back inside I tried wrapping her up with a towel and put her back today but she bite me so hard ... pls can someone advise on what to do? We are just a week together Welcome , I also was new and had to learn when I got my Sid. Please tell us more about your AG is it a baby, or did you rehome from another owner ? Every little detail helps us learn more about your situation. Greys are very cautious birds, and take time to form a new bond with an owner, everything may be new to her and so she is fearful right now but as time goes on that will pass. Please tell us frequently how things are going, and we will try to help you through the little 'bumps' Right now just let her get used to your voice and seeing you, socialize in the same room near her so she can get used to daily routines. Continue to offer her food from your hand, that is good. Thank you so much ... I appreciate the fact that I could have someone that’s interested in helping . He is about 9 months old . I let him out of the cage today and I realize he is always looking forward to be let outside the cage but the challenge is getting him back inside the cage as he won’t allow me touch him yet. I really want to build a strong bond and routine of letting him out of he cage and put him back easily . He was out for about 3hrs today before I manage to force him back in . Please what are the things I need to do more to allow me touch him? |
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Post by susan on Jan 13, 2020 16:26:32 GMT -7
I would not do things that scare her to get her in, such as using a towel or forcing if it can be avoided, that will just make her distrust you more. Are there maybe too many toys or 'scarey things' for her inside the cage ? Most grey don't like new things too fast. Maybe remove some of the toys if it is too much for her at one time- Can you post a picture of the inside of the cage ? I use a favorite food such as a shelled almond for Sid, if she will accept it from your hand while outside the cage at first. When you are ready for her to return to the cage, show her the nut and let her watch you put it in her cage so that she may go inside on her own to get it. Trickery is much better than forcing. It's treating her to do something you want her to do. These things take time. I was lucky with Sid , I got him when he was 8 months old and the breeder already taught him to 'step up' which helped. Time....and patience with her, you will be rewarded.
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Post by chris on Jan 14, 2020 8:52:34 GMT -7
I wouldn't feel bad about having trouble getting her back in her cage at this point - that seems pretty normal. For one thing, the fact that she wants to come out means she feels comfortable being outside with you, which is the most important thing. Given AG's propensities to be scared of anything new this is no small feat! For another thing, I've had my AG for almost 5 years now and my wife and I STILL have trouble getting her back in her cage sometimes. Trickery and downright bribery as Susan mentions are needed sometimes. They very much can be like misbehaving toddlers!
Just so you aren't discouraged by this, I will say the level of difficulty is way way less now than when we first brought her home. We virtually never get bites, in part by reading her body language and in part because she just doesn't do that anymore - I think she just figured out it wasn't worth it. Also in part that we have routines that she is used to, like going to bed at night. She knows the routine and my sense is she likes this consistency. Same with taking a shower. This used to be a big fight; now she knows the routine and she just goes with the program.
Hope this helps a little!
Chris
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Post by mohaz on Jan 14, 2020 9:21:58 GMT -7
I would not do things that scare her to get her in, such as using a towel or forcing if it can be avoided, that will just make her distrust you more. Are there maybe too many toys or 'scarey things' for her inside the cage ? Most grey don't like new things too fast. Maybe remove some of the toys if it is too much for her at one time- Can you post a picture of the inside of the cage ? I use a favorite food such as a shelled almond for Sid, if she will accept it from your hand while outside the cage at first. When you are ready for her to return to the cage, show her the nut and let her watch you put it in her cage so that she may go inside on her own to get it. Trickery is much better than forcing. It's treating her to do something you want her to do. These things take time. I was lucky with Sid , I got him when he was 8 months old and the breeder already taught him to 'step up' which helped. Time....and patience with her, you will be rewarded. How can I post a picture on here pls .... there is no toy at all in the cage |
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Post by mohaz on Jan 14, 2020 9:22:23 GMT -7
I wouldn't feel bad about having trouble getting her back in her cage at this point - that seems pretty normal. For one thing, the fact that she wants to come out means she feels comfortable being outside with you, which is the most important thing. Given AG's propensities to be scared of anything new this is no small feat! For another thing, I've had my AG for almost 5 years now and my wife and I STILL have trouble getting her back in her cage sometimes. Trickery and downright bribery as Susan mentions are needed sometimes. They very much can be like misbehaving toddlers! Just so you aren't discouraged by this, I will say the level of difficulty is way way less now than when we first brought her home. We virtually never get bites, in part by reading her body language and in part because she just doesn't do that anymore - I think she just figured out it wasn't worth it. Also in part that we have routines that she is used to, like going to bed at night. She knows the routine and my sense is she likes this consistency. Same with taking a shower. This used to be a big fight; now she knows the routine and she just goes with the program. Hope this helps a little! Chris |
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Post by mohaz on Jan 14, 2020 9:23:00 GMT -7
I wouldn't feel bad about having trouble getting her back in her cage at this point - that seems pretty normal. For one thing, the fact that she wants to come out means she feels comfortable being outside with you, which is the most important thing. Given AG's propensities to be scared of anything new this is no small feat! For another thing, I've had my AG for almost 5 years now and my wife and I STILL have trouble getting her back in her cage sometimes. Trickery and downright bribery as Susan mentions are needed sometimes. They very much can be like misbehaving toddlers! Just so you aren't discouraged by this, I will say the level of difficulty is way way less now than when we first brought her home. We virtually never get bites, in part by reading her body language and in part because she just doesn't do that anymore - I think she just figured out it wasn't worth it. Also in part that we have routines that she is used to, like going to bed at night. She knows the routine and my sense is she likes this consistency. Same with taking a shower. This used to be a big fight; now she knows the routine and she just goes with the program. Hope this helps a little! Chris Thank you much... I am really learning a thing or two |
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Post by chris on Jan 14, 2020 12:24:49 GMT -7
Definitely if you don't have any toys in her cage you need to find some. African Grey's are very intelligent and need to be mentally stimulated. You can buy them or make them yourself. Developing simple ways for them to forage is great - i.e. hide food in a toy which can be as simple as an empty toilet roll wrapped in paper ... use your imagination but of course be careful with things they could choke on.
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Post by mohaz on Jan 14, 2020 14:29:56 GMT -7
Definitely if you don't have any toys in her cage you need to find some. African Grey's are very intelligent and need to be mentally stimulated. You can buy them or make them yourself. Developing simple ways for them to forage is great - i.e. hide food in a toy which can be as simple as an empty toilet roll wrapped in paper ... use your imagination but of course be careful with things they could choke on. Great thank you ... I will sure give that a trial |
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