lovemyGreys

Imme mine always try to chew my spray bottle :pinch: a little tip spray above your greys head & let the water fall down like droplets,never spary directly in to your greys face. once your greys is enjoying it he will open his wings for you to spray & flap about, mine at this point become very vocal.

Hi johnny & Welcome to the forum, please come & introduce yourself in our Welcome room johnny As with life sometimes there may be a few hiccups along the way,it is inevitable at times people will not agree.The thread was aimed at no one, it was a general announcement that if you had an issue with anything on the forum or anyone please just don't up & leave, issues can always be resolved.We strive here at Grey forums to make this a wonderful, family site.The dedication of the Admin & moderator team is second to none.We are totally committed in sharing our knowledge & advice with each & every member.We actively encourage old & new members to become part of our family & actively participate on the forum.We want you as our members to be as passionate about Grey forums as we are.Hand on heart i can say it is very rarely we encounter any problems.This is a wonderful site & we have wonderful members, so please join in & we will try our up most to make Grey forums an enjoyable experience for you

Thats good then, A picture would be good, but he sounds ok

Hi Marty & Welcome to the forum.Do you have a grey ? If so tell us some more informatiom, we would love to hear more There is a wealth of knowledge on the forum, please take the time to have a good read through as much as you can.We look forward to hearing more from you.

Char babies do make the most wonderful sounds,the jibber jabber and robot sounds just as you describe, it is not unheard of for young babies to talk early anywhere from 6 months on

char you need to get that baby introduced to new foods,He is still so young, pellets do provide for his needs but he also needs a variety of different foods to explore, as us wouldnt we get bored eating the same thing day in day out I have included some links for you to have a read through..Try introducing new foods in the morning that is when our greys are at their hungriest. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/53831-tips-for-getting-your-grey-to-eattry-new-foods.html http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/59809-complete-veggiefruit-list.html'>http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/59809-complete-veggiefruit-list.html http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/59809-complete-veggiefruit-list.html

Raposa i can that big smile on your face right now, it's amazing that these babies can steal our hearts in an instance It's natural that she will be startled around unfamiliar & sudden noises, always reassure her at this time ,gradually she will become accustomed to such noises as vacuum cleaners , washing machines,car alarms etc.. It sounds as if you had a wonderful breeder & your baby has been socialized well & it's now up to you & your family to continue the good work..i have included a link for you . http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73094-socializing-your-baby-grey.html continue with an evening spoon feed, its very comforting for a baby & if ever the need arises its a great way to administer medicine.I look forward to sharing more of your journey with Jenna.

Dont worry im watching you like a hawk :whistle:

:blink: ok 6 years then you know my brain isn't functioning to good

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Thank you for your input Siobhan, it is welcome anytime & with 2 greys your are acquiring a great knowledge of them. A good tip on the toys

Siobhan wrote..My only role in the game is to rescue it from the floor about a thousand times for her. :laugh: I know that one only to well Mine play the hair game ! lets see how long we can dangle of mums hair before she makes us step up :pinch::woohoo:<br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2008/04/15 00:39

jdr Personally i like my greys to have access to food throughout the day, some have certain mealtimes in place, but i prefer free access

siobha9 wrote: Bless Oisin Im pleased Liath & little cheeky Beaker enjoyed their mum's efforts

Thank you Siobha9 for taking the time to PM me our next recipe Mixed Bean casserole... Selection of mixed beans including aduki, haricot, black eyed, kidney beans. Chick peas Lentils (green and red). Brown rice. (Store these dry ingredients ready mixed in an airtight container to speed up preparation time) 1. Soak a handful of dry mixture per bird over night. 2. Rinse well 3. Boil for 20 minutes 4. Drain and mix in 1 tsp per bird of tomato puree 5. Allow to cool and serve.<br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2008/04/14 23:55

Depending on your ventaltion system but yes some gas logs can give of fumes that would be harmful to your grey, i have no experience with gas logs, so hopefully other mebers will add their input.. http://www.gaslogshop.com/

Kay can he apply pressure to the foot ? does he look distressed in anyway ? if you can upload a picture it may help

Greyparrot04 Thanks for your reply but this thread is 8 years old Why not come & introduce yourself in our welcome room

“What do you mean by play? My bird just sits in his cage, occasionally beaking at a toy. He doesn’t seem to care about his toys. So, I just leave him alone.” . Like all other socialization skills, the art of playing must be taught.Parrots are fun-loving. When you interact with them one-on-one each day you can expect a happier, better-adjusted companion parrot. One of the ways to have a parrot bond to you is to play interactively with the parrot.So, how does one teach a bird to play...... by demonstration. The more playful you become around your bird, the more quickly it will learn to play. The following are a few rules to follow while teaching your bird to play: HAVE FUN! Be a child. Be light, silly and have lots of fun! PLAY FIRST! When introducing a toy, play with it first. Hug it, kiss it and nudge at it with your nose (beak). Throw it up in the air (not very high) and catch it. Hug it again. Giggle. Tell your bird how much fun you’re having! Giggle again. BE PERSISTENT! The teaching process may take a few days, weeks or months. But never give up. Sit down every day with the toy and act as excited as the day before. PHYSICALLY INTRODUCE CAUTIOUSLY! Our birds are generally a pound or so in weight, and a new toy may look like a predator to them. Therefore, toys need to be introduced slowly to the bird and its territory. After you first play with it, place it in an area in the room that is a good distance from your bird’s cage. Then move it closer every few days, after playing with it. If your bird appears a little nervous, move it further away. Once your bird appears totally comfortable with the toy and interested in playing with it, place it in the cage. However, make sure you are in the room to supervise for at least a three hour period. If your bird shows any signs of fear, take it out of the cage again and introduce it slowly. BE POSSESSIVE! Once your bird looks curious, let it beak at the toy. But then grab it back! Act possessive of it. Like human nature, our birds always seem to want what they can’t have, such as the popular ink pen or telephone. They always want what we seem to really enjoy playing with. Therefore, the more fun AND possessive you act about a toy, the more attractive it may become. This works wonders, especially with African Greys. DEMONSTRATE! Show your bird what it can do with the toy. Use your nose as your beak and fiddle with the toy as a bird would. Laughter is an essential ingredient to effective playtime. Another essential ingredient is praise. Parrots love to hear us laugh. Some parrots even laugh with us. A parrot that learns to laugh will sometimes call their owners to play with them by laughing. The sound of a parrot laughing is music to a parrot lover's ears.The more you can teach your bird to have fun and play with its toys, the more balanced it will become.

Char sounds as if you have a content & well socialized baby grey in Simon. This link has some good ideas for you to continue to make sure simon is well socialized http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73094-socializing-your-baby-grey.html http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/72855-bringing-home-your-baby-grey.html

If he is fluffed up & sleepy, lethargic, Then he needs to see a vet ASAP he may be ill.

One of the most important questions you can ask a breeder when considering purchasing a baby from them is"Are your birds well socialized " Ask them how much time they actually spend with the babies. This is very important in the early development of a baby parrot. Socialization should start from the time your baby is pulled from the nest box . A good bird breeder will spend a lot of time holding, cuddling and playing with the babies.They need to develop trust in human companions,have interaction, and learn to play with toys from an early age.To begin teaching socialization, young baby birds should be gently handled and if possible handfed by more than one person. This process will teach them that humans can be relied on as a food source, and get them used to being in close proximity to different people.While it's common for birds to take a special liking to one particular person as they get older, they should be taught to accept handling from others too. Once you bring your baby home it is down to you to continue the socialzing process.Making sure that your parrot gets plenty of interaction at an early age will make a world of difference and eliminate a lot of behavioral problems for the future.Hear are three methods of interaction to share & teach your baby. Shared attention is exactly as it implies, the bird is sharing your attention with someone or something else. Watching television while holding your bird on your lap, scratching the bird with one hand while you hold the telephone with the other, or letting the bird share your shower are all examples of shared attention. This is also the most common form of attention.Older babies should be passed to another human using the "Step Up" and "Step Down" commands. Ambient attention focuses on allowing the bird to be close to everyday "activites" by placing him in a strategic position,usually out of his cage and on a gym or T-stand, close to the center of activity. He is not receiving direct attention, but can easily hear and see what is going on around him. Direct attention, "one on one " Your total, undivided attention is centered on the bird, and is accompanied by verbalizations, cuddling, petting, scratching, and direct eye contact. If your bird is not well socialized and currently doesn't tolerate handling, simply physically standing next to the cage or wherever the bird is located and focusing your attention entirely on the bird is perfectly acceptable. Birds should also spend an adequate amount of time alone each day. Handling your bird constantly for the first few weeks or months may in time become expected behavior, and only serve in developing possible behavior problems later when the initial excitement of having a new bird wears off and you spend less time giving your bird direct attention. Teach your bird how to amuse himself, and how to play with his toys. Providing simple but interesting "toys" can keep a bird occupied for hours. A bird's psychological needs must be met in order for him to remain happy and totally healthy, and adequate socialization is a wonderful start to meeting those needs.<br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2008/04/14 21:02

Lyric thank you for a great contribution to our new nursery room. I just love baby pictures

Here is a thread you may find useful ... http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/53831-tips-for-getting-your-grey-to-eattry-new-foods.html

Yes Judy is spot on, it is highly unlikely that our bird will pass anything onto us but there is always the possibility that we may pass something on to them through saliva, germs on the lips, sneezing etc..