Strauss

My new Grey's name is Solomon. When I went to see him at the store he was a bit nervous, but I was assured that he would settle down in 24 hours. I am now finding out that the transition period will be a longer then expected. I already own one bird, a cockatiel, and I have a very positive relationship with him. It took my Cockatiel, whose name is Noah, about a week to settle down when I brought him home over a year ago. I have been told many different things by many different people regarding the bird, and a lot of that information I received has turned out wrong. For example, I was told by the storeowner that the bird would transition in 24 hours, that I could put him in the same cage as my cockatiel, and I could keep him in a small cage. Luckily, I trusted my best instinct, and I didn't follow that advice. As far as the transition period goes, I am at a loss as to how long it should take. I understand that every bird is different, but I want to make sure that I will be able to build a positive relationship like the one I have with my cockatiel with my grey. I have read a lot about he bird prior to purchasing him, but I am now looking into training books/videos. How is Barbara Heidenreich's series of books/DVDs?

I bought the bird from a reputable breeder, and I was told he is around 4-5 months old. I have been trying my best with the bird, but he appears uncomfortable with me. The bird seemed a little nervous in the store, but I was assured by the owner that he would adapt quickly.

I brought home my new grey over a week ago, and I am beginning to think I am living with a particularly nervous grey. I have been trying to give he bird space as well as trying to give him positive reassurance, but nothing seems to be working. The bird will neither come out of the cage nor will it eat from my hand (even if I do this through the bars of the cage). If I pull the tray out of the bottom of the cage for cleaning, he trashes around inside the cage. If I walk by with something in my hands, he starts trashing around the cage. Also, when I approach the cage, he will give me a deep growl. I know this breed of bird is sensitive, but I can't seem to make any headway into my relationship with my new grey. I am at a loss as to what to do? Any ideas?