DanielaWelborn

My problem is, I have five dogs I also need to take care of. I want to, but in all reality I can't. Someone please step up.....

Ugh, that breaks my heart.What to do?

which is that Jellybean does not bite me. I finally got over my fear and offer my hand to beak several times a day. Jellybean is generally very gently, I say "gentle" and if it is too hard "no bite". Jellybean will still not step up on my hand, which might have to do with me using a glove because I was afraid of being bit. I can acknowledge that. I can also not scratch him or touch him in any other way than on his beak. Do any of you see a problem with that and what should I work on , besides working with him without the glove. Any input is appreciated...please be gentle

I was trying all day to get a hold of some. Dave's link it still good. I just ordered some. Thank you Dave!

Exactly...Time. We can not rush those birds. It was just upsetting how the cage was invaded. I have to say I had great results with just taking a deep breath and relaxing. I think it is time to exhale....

This is upsetting. Rosie seems not comfortable to me. I would never chase my bird around the cage like that. I have now idea what training we are talking about. I am still upset having watched this video. You might mean well but I don't think you have any clue. Patience.....go slow...trust....it takes time!!!!

Sleeping at the bottom of the cage, is unusual! Who cares? LOL! My birds do so many strange things, I don't even bother to post. Nancy Nancy, sorry but this would make me feel like I should not have ask the question in the first place. It is not very welcoming.

Love it! Thank you for posting it.

I just can't help but feel that clipping is limiting our birds and prevents us from truly interacting and understanding.

Yes, this is a great update! Today, my husband and I opened up an addition to our house to Jellybean just by hanging out and watching TV. We have his portable stand in there as a base and he loves it. It gives him an additional 600 sqft to fly around in. Thank you for allowing your bird to be fully flighted. It is quite amazing....

I got Jellybean off of Craigslist. I tried to find a bird shelter and adopt one, but this is El Paso. I figured I give it time, patience and we will get along. So far we are making progress....

Jellybean does not touch pellets. I have Nutri-berries, nuts, dried fruit, sun flower ( oh my, he will kill for those) seeds once a day and fresh at least twice a day. Dark veggies, beans, blueberries, peppers, what ever else. Mostly what I am eating also. Pasta and grapes, apples, pears... I try more veggies than fruits. Sweet potatoes etc. I always offer the pellets and he just does not touch them. I am still looking for that pellet tree also.... I do a routine in the morning for myself; 2 cups of coffee, then a shake that includes garlic, banana, orange and what else is in season. That is my breakfast. Jellybean learned that when I fix my shake I also fix his breakfast with the above mentioned items. Not mine but his. He flies over to the kitchen counter and munches on some seed until I have his bowl ready. I have wondered if I am doing something wrong by not encouraging the pellets more? I want to listen to mother nature and I am really wary of the pellets. Please advise....

I appreciate your effort; time and consistency will pay off. The same thing at the same time...you have a bad day, the bird has a bad day, time will make up for it. Day three is nothing in the long run.

Very beautiful ! Thank you for the pictures.

Honestly, I do not see the sense in having a bird flighted and then clipping and then having him flighted again. I look at Jellybean as a child and I have raised three (children). That just seems confusing to me; off and on; off and on. Trust being the most important thing; My bird trusts that he can fly. He can also trust me that I can handle him and interact with him in an appropriate way to get him back to where I want him to be. It takes a lot of time, patience and what not. Jellybean and I ( and my husband Carl) had a day today that was challenging, BUY right now Jellybean is settling down on top of his cage, roosting and being very content. I good end to a bad start. enough said...

I do get upset if Jellybean does not get his 10 hours of sleep at night. 6 are not enough in my opinion. Hold off for a while.

I agree, Jellybean had gotten a hold of a juice cap this evening and was flying back and forth from this cage and the fridge. We tried to get him with a peanut with no avail and then decided to let him have it because we had plenty of them in the first place. He so easily let it go.. it would have been crazy to get into a fight over it. My point being; pick your battles and out smart them!

As soon as I get up and as much as I can through out the day. Jellybean is much easier to put in the cage since he is out more. Some "time out" in the cage. We are flexible:) For example today, up since 7:15 let him out, depending on his mood he might be in or out. Today he was out because we found the perfect toy and he was busy for about three hours. Then we went shopping for 3 hours and he was in, then out during " quiet time" for about another 3 hours. In for about an hour while I was doing chores and feeding other animals out since, flying around and beaking my hand and getting into all kinds of stuff:) When I first got him I let him out around 3 p.m. until we went to bed. We progressed from there, but every day is different.

I agree! Next time I tell him I am not well and let him hang out with me in the bedroom. He was calling out all day Today was much better... Thank you guys

I have Jellybean at the point where he does not want to upset me , or at least if he does he knows there will be consequences. I want to point out to aw64; I totally feel you. There is no more helpless feeling than not getting your bird back in his cage. As some one else said; find his currency. I am also not afraid to tell Jellybean that I am not happy; which happened about three times today. And he ended up back in his cage. Guess what, if Mommy is not happy the bird is not happy:) At least I like to think so:)

Jellybean is fully flighted and it can be a pain. However, I learned that I can take him back to his cage when I need to; my last resort being a peanut. I was very frustrated at first because my bird would rule the roost. We turned a corner and now I feel very comfortable in putting him back in his cage if I need to. To be honest, it is kind of like a toddler: this is not oaky and here are your consequences. It works for us. I like my bird being able to fly; they are such beautiful creatures and clipping their wings seems just wrong to me.

and Jellybean did not like it at all. I had a rough time sleeping the last couple of nights and just felt crappy all around. I spent most of the day in bed and Jellybean was not happy; calling for me, flying into my bed (for the first time), biting and just letting me know he is not happy! His routine was interrupted and he let me know. He was kind of this " off and on again boyfriend" Tomorrow will be better:)

I feel you there; it is a pain to let your bird out and not being able to get him back in when you want to. It might be work, driving kids to school whatever. I keep that extra ace up my sleeve; a peanut. The trick is to not give it to him too soon. He will just fly off and enjoy it on top of his cage. I had to employ that measure today. Jellybean is going through a molt and I was not feeling well all day. The combination was not good. So I have him step up, holding the peanut, and get him to his cage, then give it to him just before he is inside. This is my last resort, but so far it has worked. If it is bedtime I start turning down lights and get him to go to bed slowly.

Thank you, today he made a little squeaking sound as I said " swing ". So he is trying to vocalize then? He also lip synced when I said " I love you ". Of course I would love my grey to speak, but if he never does it's all the same. Thank you for your input.

I have been talking to Jellybean, of course, as much as I can. Since we installed the swing I have been using the word "swing". I say it a couple of times and then Jellybean will open his beak and it seams he says it, but he is not making any noise. Almost as if he is mouthing it. I hope this makes sense. My question; does that mean anything or is it just wishful thinking?