CrazyGreyLover

Great! Thank you so much! Lexy

Very true, thank you!

Thank you so much for your suggestion! The reason she said not to, is because he's expressing some behavioral concerns such as aggression and plucking. Having him above eye level makes this behavior worse and he becomes more aggressive. Thank you again! Lexy

Hello Everyone! So, it's time for a new cage for my grey. He's had his current one for about 7 years and the paint is starting to chip and the metal is beginning to rust in the tray. That makes me nervous, so I've been searching for something but I just can't seem to find a decent one. I can't afford the $700+ cages, although I wish I could because I know they are better quality (his current one was from Amazon.com for under $200). The vet said not to get one with a play top because of his current behavioral concerns. I already have a perch for him so it's not necessary anyway. I keep finding one's that would be perfect if there wasn't play top, or at least a detachable one (for example: https://birdcages4less.com/page/B/PROD/PA5701 ). I've also looked at/ called every local pet store which came up dry. I don't really have a size restriction either. He has a 24"w x 22"d one now, but would prefer larger if possible. If anyone has any suggestions, that would be fantastic. Thank you so much! Lexy

I will have to try that! I know when he jumps off his cage or wherever he is, I don't go to him and pick him up, I just reach down and tell him to come to me or have him follow me. He'll say "Come here, step up?" and I say "Yes, come here" and he comes to me.

Yes, the kitchen is fairly busy throughout the day but at night isn't busy. There unfortunately isn't anywhere else in the house I can put him. When I'm able to move out I feel like he'll be 100x's happier. It's just not that easy or feasible at this point in time. I will have to look up more about training, thank you. I would be more than willing to spend the time to train him but I haven't found anything that works. I will look her up though! I'm not one to give up on something that means this much to me nor could I just give him away. I really and truly appreciate your time and help!!

I do tell him, "NO biting!" when he bites me but this doesn't seem to change anything and will sometimes make him bite more. My family doesn't usually handle him because of the biting and they don't usually play with him but they will talk to him sometimes through the cage. When he allows me to go into his cage to change his food and water, I'm always sure to compliment him and thank him for being a good boy. The only time he really chews his feathers is when he's on his stand. He doesn't seem to like it and he gets into too much trouble when I just allow him to be on top of his cage because he'll start to chew the wall. Thank you Nancy!

Thank you!! I will read more in to that. He's three and a half years old now and he does occasionally make little whimpering noises then proceeds to try and regurgitate his food. I like to take him out as much as possible but I can only really pick him up when he's already out of his cage.

Thank you! I'm going to start making toys for him so he has something different more often. I've given him toys with treats in them but he never actually eats the treats but he'll take them out then drop them and stare at it for a moment.haha. He's silly.

Aww, I do too! Whenever I leave the house for work I say "I'll see you later baby, I love you!" and Bandit replies with "See-ya later!" but then proceeds to start yelling like he's anxious that I'm leaving and it breaks my heart. I'm just not sure why he gets like that, yet gets snippy when I'm around and trying to hang out with him or take him out of his cage.

Thank you for writing! Yes, I've been working 40+ hours since I've had him. He's in the kitchen and for the most part, there's someone home and watching TV or something. He is three and a half years old and he has been clipped since he was a baby. I'll leave a little radio out for him, that's a good idea. Thank you!

Hello everyone! I'm looking for help/ suggestions. Within the past couple of months, Bandit has started biting more. He used to be okay and it was only a playful nip when I would go into his cage to change his food and water, now he climbs to the top/ side of his cage and snaps at me (sometimes to the point of breaking skin). He's also not that great out of the cage. I try to take him out as much as possible when I'm home and he doesn't seem to like it anymore. When he's on his stand he'll start to either bite on his nails, pull a feather out from his shoulder or make noises to get attention. I don't yell at him or scold him when he does this because I'm afraid that if I acknowledge it, it'll get worse and he'll start to pluck. He always has toys to play with, I give him love and affection whenever I'm able to and he's never without food or water. He doesn't really seem to show any other signs of stress because he eats well and he still whistles and talks (a LOT). He gets showers regularly where he really only sits under the water but still seems to enjoy it. Last week I bought him a new food bowl that has a cover over it because he also started to throw his food both with his mouth and his feet. I wanted to also ask if anyone has tried using a hanging bottle for water because he throws his water too and if I'm not home, I don't want him to be without water. I thought this could be resentment from my not being home as much because of work but I'm sure many other CAG owners hold a full-time job (or multiple jobs), working 40+ hours a week. I would love to hear how you do it! I just hate to think he's upset or stressed and would love to hear from you all about how I can help him. Thank you so much for your time!! Lexy and Bandit

Thank you for your response. The perch is sturdy, yes. I've checked it thinking that too. And I wish there were more places to move it. Unfortunately, there isn't much room that I have at my parents. I think it may be the fan which I didn't think of till I saw him moving his head around to it. Even when it's off. I may just put his stand in my room and move some things around. Thanks again.

Hello everyone. It's been a while since I've posted anything. I just wanted to see if anyone else has seen their baby doing this. Whenever I put Bandit on his perch, he seems to become aggravated, ancy and annoyed. Then he starts to pull feathers out only on the right side and biting and pulling at his feet. I like to make sure he gets enough out of cage time because he also tends to get really loud when he hears the TV on in another room and I just want to make sure he's not stuck in there so often(my family also get annoyed with me because I can't "shut him up"). He's got a toy and food on it. I wouldn't call him a plucker because its not that bad. I just wanted to see if anyone else has seen this and what should I do. I feel bad and I don't want him upset or stressed. Thanks! And hope everyone is well.

Thank you Doug! I will have to try that now. And Acapella, I'd have to agree with that one! Thanks!