judygram

As you said in your opening post try to avoid travel for the first year if possible, this time is needed to spend quality time with your new grey and to develop the bond that will carry you two thru the rest of your life, after that travel will be possible as long as you have someone who is familiar with your grey come and do the daily care and allow your bird some out of cage time as two to three weeks is a long time to spend all day and night in a cage. I do like the idea of taking your grey along on car trips.

So happy to hear you found this grey a new home, bless people like you.

That looks great and it did the job of getting him to eat his veggies.

Thanks Val for sharing that site with us, what a storm.

You have made great progress in short time but as the others have mentioned some greys just do not like being touched very much but give it time and see what happens. As far as the talking goes he will do so when he is ready.

Hello Elliotsmom and welcome to our family. Do you have a grey? Why not tell us more about yourself and whether you have a grey or not so we can get to know you better.

Been there done that, glad it had a happy ending.

My grey likes to go for car rides but have to say my conure doesn't but like the others said put the carrier where he can see it and get used to having it around then take him for short trips, I bet he does just fine.

I am so sorry for your loss of Echo, birds need to be back in their cages when any windows are open even for just a few minutes for as you found out it only takes a second for them to be spooked and gone, not berating you for accidents do happen, again so sorry.

Hello OceanCrazy and welcome to our family. It does sound like you have a Tag since they don't have the red tail and have a more bone colored beak. Would love to see some pictures of this grey.

That cage does look a little bare, I would put a few more toys inside, different types of toys so you will find out what kind Pearl loves the best and don't forget to put in a big heavy duty stainless steel bell, an african grey must have.

And Pearl it is, a lovely name and fits her to a T.

Hello Melba and welcome to our family. Congrats on taking in Claire and giving her a new forever home. I agree with the others, time and patience is your best friend as you work with her, let her settle in and allow her to decide when she is ready to be interacted with. She does need to be where the family spends most of their time when home so she will feel a part of the flock and yes if you can forget the gloves the better, just don't rush her, go at her pace.

Can you put it on some kind of food he loves that would soak in or have you tried to give it by spoon? My grey will eat a little oatmeal from a spoon and if I had to administer some kind of meds I could put it in that to get it into her.

What a greyt looking grey, love those looks they give us sometimes, you can just see the wheels turning.

I bet you have an active busy life with those cats and dogs and I hope they all get along, great looking bunch I must say, thanks for sharing them with us.

Hello Katelyn and welcome to our family. Congrats on adopting your first grey, do you have any other birds? What is his name? We have some other members who have taken in rehomed and rescued greys and you will find some of their stories in the rescue room. I am sure you realize this will probably be a long slow process for this is a mature bird that has baggage from his previous home or homes and if you know some about his background it will be very helpful to you as you work to obtain his trust. Take things slow and easy to begin with, let him make the decision on whether to come out of his cage or interact with you, never try to force yourself on him or it will set you back, think in terms of small steps and some days you may take a step back but it is to be expected as you work thru this new relationship. We love pictures here so if you have some of him you would share with us we would love to see them.

Hello Lycraloon and welcome to our family. I am confused, is your grey named Pete or Peta? You spelled it both ways and I just want to clarify that. She sounds like a normal grey as they usually are terrified of anything new or different, you have to allow them time to get used to a new thing gradually or they think it is out to get them, when you introduce a new toy put it far enough away that it doesn't upset them then gradually move it closer until they are used to its presence nearby then they usuall will be ok with it.

I do so hope you get to feeling better and get home soon but its good you have someone to take care of things in your absence.

Hello Moonrock and welcome to our family. I agree with Dan in that if you are willing to accept him as he is then it is the right fit for you. You already know a lot about the grey and their behaviors and that will serve you well in the coming weeks, months and years to come in providing him with what he needs. Sometimes no matter what a bird has had to deal with before coming to the right home they settle in and become a fine companion with someone who knows what they are getting into. Dan has already given you some sound advice, time and patience will work wonders if you allow him to go at his pace never forcing for more than he is willing to give and do encourage the present owner to provide as much information about him as possible as it will help in the adjustment to his new home. Congrats to you for I sense you have already made the decision to get him, you just needed a little reassurance so go for it.

Thats no "poor thing" there in that picture of her, she is adorable and gonna be so spoiled rotten even if she doesn't officially have a name yet, guess you are waiting for the right one to come to mind when you bring her home and I love to see the that the whole family is excited for her homecoming.

Michelle you have one beautiful Tag there in Tyrion and next week when you bring him home will be the beginning of the rest of your life with him, I know you will enjoy him immensely, looking forward to hearing and seeing a lot more of the both of you, I know you are excited for the next chapter of your life to start and so are we.

Dan I am so sorry for your loss of Bentley but he did live a long life due to your kind heart to take him in and give him the love and attention he needed and deserved. I know he is not the only dog you have rescued so this scene will replay itself again in the future but thats what we live with when we share our home and our lives with a dog or cat. May you always remember the good times you had with him and both of your lives were so enriched with each other presence, again please accept my condolenses on your loss.

I welcomed you in the other thread you started in the welcome room so I won't repeat myself but it just goes to show those who have taken in rescued or rehomed greys that time and patience will win great rewards, you are the proof of it and I look forward to hearing more from you. Maybe you can indulge us with some stories of sharing your life with Gracie, she is lucky to have found you or maybe you are the lucky one, you are both blessed.