eubankclare

Im not sure on rehoming a grown bird, i think for my first i would like a baby so i can learn as it grows but maybe one day i could rehome. We let pepsi out of her cage last night, she loved to fly around the room but was not keen on going back in again

I have seen on the internet some parrot trick toys. There is all sorts out their but the jigsaws and colour bead matching caught my eye. (roller skates - REALLY :confused: ) Does anyone use these to keep their greys entertained? I have not got a grey yet but was just thinking it maybe is something you could play together. Thanks Clare

Thanks everyone for the help and advice I have learnt on here. I really would have been stuck if i hadnt found u all but due to the research im happy to say me and pepsi are doing well and im looking forward to a grey of my own. Pepsi is with me till new years day and then me and my partner will look at breeders in my area for our own baby Im going to concentrate on looking at research on training and socialising now as i want to make sure i have a well rounded bird when i have one of my own. Pepsi's owner has done very well with her and im lucky that she said if i bird sit for her she will bird sit for me so i know my baby will be safe when/if we go on hollidays.

Hi All Sorry for not being on Pepsi is keeping us all busy and entertained. She has settled very well and is enjoying her holiday with us. She is at the front of her cage all the time, climbing about and playing with toys. She is whistling and clicking and saying all her favourite words. It’s a pleasure to have her and I want a grey on my own even more now. The only thing she has shown that she is not keen on is when I enter her cage to feed her and change her water. Suppose I am invading her space. She fluffs up a bit and starts eye pinning me but is fine as soon as I have finished. As she has been playing with her toys i think i may buy her a new one for chrsitmas and then we can make better friends playing with a new neutral toy.

good luck - hope all is going well

im not adopting Pepsi she/he is just coming to stay with us over christmas. I do agree that i will either love pepsi and not want to give him/her back or i will deside a grey is not for our house. Think i know the answer already lol

Hi I am finding out about all the little likes and dislike before pepsi comes. My friend is doing me a little all about me about her so i can find out all the little things you could forget when you know a bird well. I have move the furniture around so he/she has a spot for her cage like where it is at her house and i will be feeding her exactly the same as she has now but may give a couple of treats if she/he likes them I have met Pepsi loads and she has always been friendly and interactive with me but i know that does not mean she trusts me esp when its my house and not hers. She is coming with her cage and toys so it feels like home. Fingers crossed all goes well and thanks for the advice Clare

Hi Everyone I have not posted for a while but have still been reading. Well the time has come, I have always wanted my own grey but had agreed to look after my friends this Christmas while she is away. This will give me a good insight into wether a grey would fit into our house:) And that time is here. The grey is coming next week, he/she is called pepsi. Is there anything i can do to help Pepsi settle in? Im going to make Pepsi some of the lovely recipies i have collected from here and other sources and pos make her/him some new toys to play with. Clare

Thank you for your replies. I am able to spend time with pepsi so will do that and if i feel confident to let her out of her cage here i will otherwise she will just be very well cared for and talk to alot whilst here. Clare

Hi not posted for a while but still been reading lots Anyway a friend from work has a grey and she is going away for christmas and new year. She has asked if i would look after it as she know im interested in getting a grey after christmas. I have said yes and have visited the bird (Pepsi). Now Pepsi is very attached to her and will not let any other member of the family near her. I really dont want to have to keep pepsi in her cage all the time but im not sure she will allow me to let her out and then put her back. Doesanyone have any good ideas on how i can build up trust with pepsi? Thanks Clare

Hello I have over 40 reptiles and i am considering getting a grey. Mine live in the purpose built garage though and we do very strict hand washing routines already. We use anti bac as we enter and leave as well as washing and cleaning. My reptiles never come into the house now so i feel my grey (when i get one) will be ok as he/she will never see or hear a snake or lizard. I agree with what others say about if you do decide to keep both have then very seperate and take massive care with hand washing and cleaning. We even go as far a the garage has its own cleaning equipment and hover. Clare

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ha ha this really made me laugh - Thanks

Ha great vid - voted

thanks for that, ill rem that idea of covering the cage by half if we ever go out