cocobird

Sorry to hear that. I have tmj since I was 20 and it bothers me if I chew gum or hard things. If you can't talk, put on a talk show (tv/radio) she will be glad to hear some interaction even if it is not you. Coco didn't come out of her cage yesterday until 6pm, even though her door was open. She is out today and has been singing alot. I left the radio on when I left today Just saying Hi to Vic is still communicating with her. Coco understands when we come into the room, and will say Hello to us now. Keep it up she will turn around. Hope you feel better.

Coco immitates the fire alarm also. It is the one sound she uses to let me know I am not paying attention to her. Only she gets louder if I con't to ignore. SHe was growling last night and then regurgitated. Don't know what that was about, but she seems pretty upset. She was in her cage when she v'd and making other noises also. I will take that suggestion about rearranging her cage today. I don't think her toys have been moved as far as I know. Let me know how Vic does. She tried break skin this morning after I gave her breakfast. She let go (finally) when I said "Ouch". I think she has heard that before. But I didn't pull away. Maybe she doesn't like what the kitchen was serving!:laugh: SHe really loves scrambled eggs, apples, corn on the cob, grits. Today, I added plums and califlower. Her treats are Almonds and plain cheerios. I think she is upset because as of right now, she has not sang this morning. Only said Hello...:dry:

My 25 yr old CAG says "Coco is a Nole." Former owner and all of us friends are FSU Grads/fans!!! She whistles the "hey Sexy" whistle and will respond if I do it to her.

it's a deal astro. She actually comes out of her cage with a command of "out" and will go in if I tell her. But not always. She and I have treats (almonds) together, she eats out of my hand. I decided that fruits/veggie/egg mix is given to her in the morning when I get up and she has figured out when I get up in the morning, she is getting her "Num's". And treats will follow during the day at different intervals. She was not feed like this before and adapted to it within 2 days. We are still trying new "approved" foods. Tomorrow is sweet potatoes. I haven't attempted the step-up yet cuz she is extrememly afraid of sticks (someone throw one at her when she bit them). Though today I was sweeping around her cage, while she was out, and she followed the broom motion. I know trust and patience are very important, I am only able to work with her closely while the other family members are away for extensive periods of time. I have read and also noticed she is willing to respond in the morning and around sunset. All other times I just communicate with her as I go about my daily routine. I have also started telling her where I am going if I leave and I leave music on for her.

help. I have adopted an african grey that is estimated to be 25 years old. This is fairly recent and I am new to this. This is her third home, though I have been around her for 6 years at a friends home. She seems to have settled in the new environment well. She loves my husband and I am the care giver in her eyes. I am wondering if a bird of this age is trainable. I have been able to feed her treats and not get biten, however, I do know that she likes to bite and I am trying not to let this happen to me. I do know she used to be held and now she will not. The previous owner had gotten biten by her so hard, so many times, the owner stopped trying to hold her. In fact, Coco has broken skin on me for the first time last night when we were playing tug-of-war with her rings in her cage. She's in good health, she sings and comes out of her cage, but when I am near her she trembles as if I am going to do something to her whether in or out of her cage. Any suggestions from someone that has CAG. Or even a true website for additional suggestions. I have read alot about this bird but would like someone that has lived thru this. Thanks, Lori