LovelySydney

I've had Mosley for 3 years, since he was 4 months old. I got to watch him hatch. He just had his 3rd birthday on Dec. 31st. We have a very close bond. We've had our ups and downs but what parrot owner hasn't. & greys can really be complicated as we all know!! Last night we had a "falling out". I need advice if any one can offer it. I dont know what happened. Mosley and I were having our routine hourly shower last night. He sat on the curtain rod while I got ready. Like we do every night. When I went to take him back downstairs he flew to the ground, threw his wings out and started growling at me. I couldnt get him to step up. He ran under the bed and hid. He came out but when he saw me the wings spread and he would make horrible cries and try to get away. I wasnt wearing anything different or acting any different. Now he wont come near me & its making me so sad! =( If he sees me coming he goes back into his cage and goes in the corner, farthest away from me. What can I do? He's taking almonds, his favorite, from my bf Troy but not from me. & he hates Troy! I dont know what happened. Any ideas? :confused:

I have been waiting and waiting to take Mosley outside in his harness!! What fun.

Here is my dude man. I just adore him, even when he's drawing blood Hanging out on his favorite place - the cage door. Cuddle time before bed. All those toys are tiring! Yummy tea time!!! As all Grey owners know I have about 38204824 more pictures. but thats it for now =)

Thanks for the love everyone =) We've taken Mosley out of his "bird room" upstairs and brought him into the living room. I think just being with us as much as possible has improved his mood (makes sense though when you think about it). I am making sure to let him know I love him but generally leave him alone unless he wants to come see me. I know how greys are. If they don't want to be held they aren't going to be held! =) Baby steps. But, as someone said about having a grey is a work in progress, it's totally worth it!!

I am reintroducing myself. It seems I joined the forum back in 2010 I have a 3 year old African Grey, Mosley. I have had him since he was four months old. I believe he will be 4 on New years Eve (great birthday huh?). I just wanted to say hello and I hope to be posting more frequently than I was two years ago!! The big reason I am back on the forums is because my work schedule has changed dramatically & it has really affected Mosley & I's relationship. He is very aggressive towards me and hard to handle. Generally he would just step up and cuddle with me. I know birds moods can change, I understand this. We are taking baby steps to improving our bond and making him more comfortable while these changes occur. Anything to make our little one happy =) ttyl!