Screaming Parrot.

[dsgnz]

Different things I have read on how to deal with a scared Grey. I don't know how well they work but thought I'd pass along the info.

 

Approach with your hands behind your back and talk sweetly.

 

Look at him/her sideways, like glancing, as birds take two eyed stares to be predators.

 

Try setting the perch at different heights. Some prefer higher some lower.

 

Play peek-a-boo games where you look from around a corner or look down then back at the bird then down etc.

 

Never, never show aggression or scream as Greys can hold grudges for a very long time.

 

When I brought Oggie home I was so dissapointed that he was nippy and scared and didn't immediately want to cuddle and ride around on my shoulder. I didn't know much about him and I thought boy I have made a huge mistake. I decided to educate myself and read everything I could and took things slow. Now he is my best buddy.

[Falconeer]

dsgns:

 

Thank you so much. You have said something new and it does make a lot of sense. I am sure gonna try all these things. Specially the peek-a-BooBoo!

 

Also the looking sideways thing sounds good.

 

I did scream at him once... Just he was screaming and I lost it. what do I do now? Can I fix it if he is still mad at me? He is still on a seed diet (that I plan to end soon), so treats won't work, he gets those as meals anyways...