lhendrie1

Hi everyone,well thought I would keep you up todate with my new CAG, I have had him for a week now and he seems to prefer my husband! I have been off work in orderto spend time with him, and he will let you rub his head, when I put my hand in the cage he growls andmoves away,but will go on my hand after a minute or two. He is eating his seed well and drinking well and loves grapes, any other treat ideas? Are they allowed natural honey? What calcium vitamins can I give him and the best way to give it?Oraly or in water or food? Thanks everyone!

Hi again, I speak a fair bit of german and understand him, he doesnt ever say no or nein when asking him to step up. I must be honest on this forum and although I was always against it,Iam afraid to say I had his wings clipped yesterday,he can still fly, but only short flights, I did this purely because its been a while since I have had any birds and need to get used to being strict on closing windows and doors, so I thought it would be a good idea to do it this once to avoid any accidental escapes. Sorry if this has upset anyone x What are the general opinions of this on the forum? I opening accept constructive criticism, and everyones opinion, but please no nasty comments as everyone has there different ways, i get the feeling most people are open minded on this forum. I was freaked out as we were sitting in the living room and he started speaking german but in a mans whisper voice, he sounded really creepy!Nothing like a parrot, you would have thought there was another man in the room! But loved it. I dont think he is too impressed with me as I had to put him in his box to go to the Vets, used a stick to step up on but he wouldnt go in the box, so I had to use towel in the end. But he is still taking grapes from my hand. Anyone have any other treat ideas for them? Are they allowed natural honey? Thanks x

Oh my god, Im really overwhelmed by the amount of help and support everyone has shown, thank you so much. Well I am working in Germany just now and found him in a pet shop, his story was, his previous owners had him from a baby, it was the wifes idea to get one but she spent very little time with him, but the man did and he bonded very well to the man, but the wife got jealous and made him sell it, he had been in the pet shop for 6 weeks until I bought him, I had been after a grey for a while and found him, but was cautious as he was an older bird so went in to visit him for a few days, but was very impressed with his feather condition, as it must have been very stressful for him leaving his mate, and then in a cage in a pet shop, but he seemed happy enough, his name is Mekki, and he speaks german. What should I do when I place my hand down near, he comes over and gently nibbles and licks my hands, but it also like a soft bite, but it hurts like he is squeezing my finger in his mouth, but there seems to be no aggression, he isnt striking when he does it, how do I teach him manners that it hurts when he does it? Thnaks everyone!! xx

Hi everyone, well,I have just got my first CAG yesterday, and am looking for some tips. He is 5 years old and seems ok,I have just been trying to talk to him through his cage get to know him, he will lick/ nibble my fingers through the cage, although he doesnt seem aggressive but his playing with my fingers sometimes hurts! He flew out of his cage this morning and landed onmy shoulder, I put my hand to him and he tried to bite it, but I kept my hand there, and he put his head down to be scratched, I think he will bite, ashe has tried. IfIput my hand too near him in his cage he will lash out, I know its early days but has anyone got any tips so this doesnt turn into a problem. He feathers are in excellent condition, and overall he seems quite happy. Thnaks