Timbersmom

That "click" is a sound I think every grey makes if it is what I think you are talking about. I've seen several different "interpretations" of it on the forum. Check out the "stickies" on the first page of the forum. There is a lot of useful information there. For Timber, the click seems to mean a couple of things. We call it his thank you, since he often does it after we give him a treat. He will also do it when he wants my attention sometimes. I've seen it listed by some as a warning, but in Timber's case that doesn't seem to be the meaning. Most greys love to whistle. When I was trying to get Timber to interact initially, I started whistling to him. Before long he was whistling back. I still whistle to him often. When I am in another room and he can't see me, that's how we communicate and I let him know my location. When I get up in the morning (I'm upstairs, he's downstairs) as soon as my feet hit the floor he will start whistling. You'll also probably notice a particular whistle/sound pattern your bird will often make. That is his/her contact call. Birds are flock animals, and the contact call broadcasts their location so you can find your way back

Hello and welcome to you and your grey! When I rehomed Timber he was not friendly either. I left the cage door open, and when he was ready he would come out and hang out on top of his cage or sit on the open door. When I'd approach the cage, he'd go back in. As time went by, he'd stay out as long as I didn't get too close. It takes time for many greys to get used to their new environment and new people. They are usually slow to trust. It took about 3 months before I could get Timber to step up. I don't know if Timber is actually a male or female, and while I was told he was 5 or 6 when I got him, I really don't know. It's been 3 years now and I don't know what I'd do without him. Good luck and God bless

Glad to hear it Nancy!

Either Miss Gilbert has found her "mate" or she is very aware of how to get under your daughter's skin to sucking up to her husband... Either way, funny! I'm sure it will get easier when your grandbaby is home and your daughter is recovered.

Sounds like a lot of stress. God bless you for taking such good care of these birds!

LOL I'm with birdhouse! The only time I cage Timber is when my grandson (2 years old) comes over. Timber has been so jealous of him since his birth that I really don't trust him out in the same room.

Prayers for Ollie.

Sounds funny! Timber never does that on my finger but he certainly does while hanging in the doorway of his cage. He will swing then roll his neck very quickly.

Sure hope Ollie is OK!

Timber is 9 this year (we think). He is still learning new words. It's an ongoing process I think.

Hello and welcome to you and Rio. He's a beautiful bird

Sorry for your loss tannee! It is so hard.

Timber doesn't give me "much" grief at bedtime. Like everyone, I've found routine and timing is critical. I.e. same time every night, everything in the "correct" order, etc. Even a little thing like giving him his cashew before I give the cats their treats can cause issues though. The cats get their treats first, then Timber gets his cashew. Can't forgt that pecking order!

Wow, how disappointing! It's awful when people change their tune after you put so much effort into something.

Good information Dakota. Most of the lifetime warranties have a lot of fine print to get the manufacturer out of living up to their promises. Sorry to hear Animal Environment is one of them.

A pair of sweethearts! It took Timber a long time to move to his new digs. After we got to the side by side point (took several months), it was probably 2 or 3 days before he was willing to check out the new cage.

What great news! I feel for you. We haven't had them (probably because we have a basement). Several people in our area have though, it's a common problem around here these days. Hurray for you!

Haaaaa priceless!

LOL Loved it. Isn't how strange when you paying attention to something else (like gaming) they seem to vocalize more than any other time? Timber hates it when I'm on the phone. I can be in the same room with him all day, but when I'm on the phone and my attention isn't on him, he says "ok, bye" several times.

After almost four years and untold hours of trying, I still have to towel Timber to get him in the carrier. You do what you have to do, and he gets over it quickly. Great about your "nonverbal" bird turning out to be a talker! He will continue to surprise you I'm sure

I've seen on the forum before, and I agree, get the largest cage you can afford and have space for after minimum space requirements are met.

Ha... hilarious!

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Timber uses the bell when he's happy, excited, and mad. Multipurpose.

Hello and welcome! What a beautiful baby