tibanks

My Tag lets me know every night when she wants to go to bed, so I let her be the judge. Generally she goes with the cycle of the day, and starts calling about 8pm in the summer or dusk. She calls and Says "Time to go nite nite" "Granny go to bed" if I dont get around to it right away, She calls louder and louder and very persistant. She will also Call my Daughters Name "Kayla" if she doesn't think Im getting to it fast enough. My Cag is in the Cage next door, and she doesn't seem to mind going to bed when Granny (aka Granite) starts calling. Tina in OR.

I have two Greys..My congo would love to interact with my Timneh, but the timneh is not receptive. Dont push a relationship between the two, give them both some time to adjust to the changes that have been made in the flock. Your Grey is still young, and developing..I dont know if I would be letting the Goffin harass the baby. Maybe interecting with them w/o the other bird around would be best for now, and then introduce them slowly. It's going to take time and patience, and then thru all that they still may never really want to interact...It's a parrot thing only they can decide. Both birds can love having each other as neighbors, but doesnt necessarily mean they will love being perched together. T<br><br>Post edited by: tibanks, at: 2008/09/20 19:57

What a heart warming story..Thank you for sharing

Both my birds were 2ND hand birds. Dont forget that older birds make excellent pets too. T

Hello I have a Tag & Cag. I would have to say my Cag is more excepting of new things like toys, objects of interest etc, the tag is more Cautious.. The Cag is also younger 14mos and going thru her developemental stage my Tag is 10yrs. My Cag seems to startle much easier then the Tag, and is quite clumsey of the two. My Tag loves to Eat where the Cag is picky about what is put in front of her. Both have very different pesonalities..My Cag is a love bug, My tag is not as receptive to head scratches and love..Each bird is so individual. TINA

Thanks for the warm welcome. I feel very fortunite to have these birds in my life. I've kept birds for the last 20 yrs, and love the companionship they offer, cant imagine one day w/o them. It took me 4yrs to decide if adding another Grey was something I wanted to do. I've had an excellent relationship with my Timneh Granny(aka Granite)for 7 years and I didn't want to ruin that by adding another. I am now so pleased with the decision I made, I love both my birds..Each having their own unique personality. Tina

Hello Fellow grey lovers. My name is Tina, I joined this group about a year ago, and Im sorry I have not been an active member. I have two Greys, Granite is a 10 y/o Timneh, and I have a 14 month congo named Ruby. I also have some smaller birds(parakeets)in an Aviary. Both my Greys are second hand parrots that I have befriend & rehomed. Granite has been with us 7yrs, and Ruby only a few months. Granite the Timneh is a wonderful talker, not sure how many words, but I guess well over 100. Nothing I've really taught her, but things she has picked up living here in the home. I am a Stay at home wife & mom, so these birds are a big part of our day, and major part of the family. Ruby my Congo is a real sweety, she has one bad habit that bugs me which is calling like a Cockitiel very loudly...Her first home had a cockitiel and conure and she has picked up on some of their chatter. I dont try to reinforce the habit and just ignore it. I also try to take her out when she is not making these calls. I dont think she is using the vocalization as a flock call, but more part of her regular vocalization..I am hoping in time this call will disappear as she learns new sounds, and hopefully words. Any advice. Tina in OR.

My Granite was a second hand bird, she came to me when she was three. It just takes a bit of time for them to warm up. Grey's I think are in general just a bit more shy/nervous. Be patient, and just observe and build trust slowly, on the birds terms. Tina in OR.

Thanks all for the Warm Welcome. Im glad to be here, I can see there is lot's of info here..It's going to take me sometime to look around. Tina in OR.

I have a TAG name Granite she is 8yrs. Tina in OR.

Hello It's a pleasure to be a new member here. This forum is quite different then the others I've used in the past, so please bare with me while I learn to navigate. My name is Tina 36y/o married mom of two. I am a big time pet lover, and have a few feathered, fur & fin friends that I share my home with. My feathered friends are Granite who is our Timnah Grey, she is the comedian of the house, we also have a green cheek Conure Buzzard who is the watch dog of the house. Sunny Sunshine is our waterslager Canary he fills the home with beautiful Canary Song. He is also perched train and loves coming out for free flight. Last but not least in the bird department we have Pudgie, he is a cobalt blue English Budgie..He is the newest member to the flock and is still work in progress. My day mainly consist of my Toddler Son Jacob, pets & some computer time. My other hobby is African Violets which I love to grow and propagate. I also grow other indoor flowering plants that are within the African violet family. My day's are pretty busily needless to say. Tina in OR.