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Well it's never to late to train them & they are both still very young, obviously having different personalities they will each learn at their own pace.it is best to do one to one training so you can give each bird your undivided attention.Keep each training session short perhaps 10 minutes,15 max but have two sessions a day with each bird if you can.You say that have had no training, Can they both " step up " ? this is probably the first & most important command a grey owner can teach their bird.Here is a link for that.... http://exoticpets.about.com/od/behavior/f/birdstepup.htm Here is a thread i recently wrote on understanding your greys body language, This will help you to see how they communicate with us.. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/70476-your-greys-body-language.html

Hi Coopersmom & Welcome. That is good that you are having your trip then adopting cooper,it will save him the distress of being re-homed then seeing his new parents leaving him As I'm sure you are aware this is a wealth of knowledge here on the forum,be sure to have a good look around.Any questions please ask & we look forward to further updates when Cooper is home with you.

Sorry guy's posted twice :pinch: :blush: :dry: :unsure: :laugh:

Dave :laugh:

Dave :laugh:

Your welcome

Yes please do keep us posted it will be intresting to follow their progress

{Feel-bad-0002006A}dont cry Caroline,but we cant stress enough,a clipped bird can gain flight & in Dans case fly off.Dans link is a warning & hopefully members will think twice about taking their greys out without any safety back up

:laugh: Thanks for that info Christina,boy i love that name finnigan

penny get Melissa on to it, she can set up a course for Talon & take some of her wonderful pictures for us

Great picture's & i agree it is down to the parents to educate their children on the do's & dont's & acceptable behaviour when a grey is to become a member of the family.

share your new knowledge then Greenwing

Hi waterway & Welcome to the forum. What you descibe is perfectly normal in greys,As Judy said we refere to it as the chiken dance I look forward to hearing more from you.

Well that explains a lot, he was there first & is letting the new grey know that,he may feel threatened by the new arrival,here is a link for you to have a read through... http://www.greyforums.net/component/option,com_joomlaboard/Itemid,27/func,view/catid,5/id,69501/

Well im pleased angel has been seen by the vet,im not surprised the plucking was due to boredom & stress given the conditions & circumstances you gave us.It will be a long road to recovery but your dedication comes through,never forget were here to support you

Hi Pam & Welcome & yes your heart is certainly in the right place by giving this grey a home.It will be a long road im sure but we will be behind you As judy said the forum has vast threads covering all topics so have a good read through.Anything specific you need to ask please do.Look forward to hearing more from you.

Will we be able to follow her work Tari as the picture progresses ?

Hi Imme congratulations on bringing Kenya home And yes please update us with some pictures that would be great.

Lovelylew congratulations on your new baby grey,Any names yet ? & pictures please There are many topics on the forum so please take the time to read your way through them.

I would continue to house them seperately,introducing them know to one large cage will only cause upset.They are use to their own space now & if the male is being aggresive towards his sister out of the cage,you can only imagine what may happen if their housed together.I know of someone who has 2 greys,brother & sister but they were housed together from the day she brought them home. All greys go through a rebellious period & this can vary with the individual bird but it can start as early as 6 months.The male is maybe trying to show his dominance in the flock by acting aggressively towards his sister,you have to take control as flock leader & not allow him to see himself in this role.Reward always positive behaviour from both greys but never reinforce negative behaviour, if need be return the male to his cage for a few minutes when he plays up,he needs to know that bad beahviour is not acceptable & gains him no rewards.Give both birds your equal attention & one to one time if possible.

Im sure Tyco is happy in her new home Pat You did the right thing having her wing clip evened out for her,an off balance grey is not good.Good news that her flight's are coming through.

The other two will soon catch up claire,there is only 2 days between my boys & freddie soon caught alfie up Just visit them & im sure you will pick the right one

Emma many members here have the aviator & you can purchase the flight line too.I have 2 aviators but not the flight line

Thanks Dan

I would suggest the aviator harness it comes with instructions on a CD,many members here use the aviator.when you purchase one leave it near Max so he can see it, even play with it in front of him,let him join in if he will.It may take time,one of mine put it on the first day with no problems,my other would run a mile !Take it at Max's pace,but the CD is clear to follow.I just dont want you posting that Max has flown away People do take chances & that is entirely their decision,but i would not risk loosing one of mine.