charabeln

We just found this site and are thrilled to find others who love greys. They are different from other parrots as you all know. Our grey is Pepper a congo 6.5 years old. We believe she is a female, although not sure, as she has not been officially sexed. Other "grey people" have suggested she may be female due to her size and head shape and vent feathers. She has not been wing clipped in about 1.5 years. She is only caged at night. She has access to her cage and large play area in our living room.I am home most days during the day and spend a lot of time in the same room. Her behavior has changed recently. Nothing new has happened as far as furniture or routines, stress levels etc. We have a pretty serene household. My post is more specific. We have 3 cats.

Our Grey is 6 years old, have had her since 12 weeks of age. Is very well socialized. my husband has been her favorite person but has always looked for me at night to put her in her cage and "go nite nite" at night. She has always come to me if frightened or startled. My husband handles her more and plays with her. She has bitten be occaisionally on my arm. In the last few weeks she has started flying at me and landing on me and even bit my back (large bruise and v shaped incision). We do not allow shoulder rides. this behavior seems aggressive. my feelings are hurt, im not angry just puzzled. i want to be able to handle her again without being bit. i think Ive lost my confidence, which doesnt help the situation. She has also started flying to areas that are not her area. (She has a large area with cage and extensive play gym) and chewing things. We have provided her with aall sorts of chew toys. She is not caged during the day and use to stay in her area and play. (im home during the day due to my night work) so now I want to get things better befopre they have a chance to get worse. any suggestions. (we are not sure she is a girl, but has exhibited mating behavior with my husband)<br><br>Post edited by: charabeln, at: 2008/02/07 19:16