Ladydove1966

Thank you very much for the Welcome. I'm glad there is a place where I can get some insight and much needed "expert" advice, which is more on the personal level. I can actually speak with other Grey owners who can appreciate and understand what I am going through. thank you again!

Thank you, Birdhouse! That's what I thought. but how long do you think I should let it sit out of sight until I reintroduce it to Zazu again?

I am new to the Forum! I just joined today. I have an African grey, who's name is Zazu. he is about 3-4 yrs old. I had bought a multi-colored, bendable rope perch and Zazu is still afraid of it. Initially, when I bought it, I put it inside his cage and needless to say, he was afraid of it. So I took it out and left it on the outside of the cage for about a month now. He is still very afraid of it. I will get him on the perch and walk around the house with him on it, just to get him used to it. He is frantically breathing fast and flapping his wings the whole time. I only leave him on the perch for a few minutes and then put him back in his cage. Do you think I messed it up by putting the perch inside his cage right away or do you think there is still hope that he will learn to like it. it's a good size, as I thought it would be great exercised for his feet. Any suggestions will be much appreciated! thank you for your time!

Dear kins22321: I am so sorry to hear about your Sunny! :-( I am new to the Forum and when I saw your post, my heart went out to you! I am glad to hear that it was a peaceful death. So sad! But as you say, he IS now in Birdie Heaven! Flying around in paradise! God Bless!