KevinD

These kinds of threads bring life into perspective, what is important, what is not so important. Everyday any of God's creations take a breath is a blessing. Live is a gift, enjoy it, and don't waste a minute.

We are lucky people to have found such intelligent, passionate and loving friends with our greys and other animal friends.

They are the best of us.

Nice! I am so happy for you. Thanks for sharing the photo. The only thing missing is you need an eye patch... Arrrrr.

Its funny you say that.....because at the moment that picture was snapped I was thinking.... What if he gets angry for some reason and took my eye out LOL, then I would need the patch! LOL

That's so cool! What a milestone. Doesn't it all seem worth the wait now?

It really has not been that much of a wait , only 4 months and some change, and from what Ive read of wild caught greys it is warp speed. Even some of the domestic hatched have more problems then I have.

I spend three or 4 hours a day with him, and he is out of his cage all the time except for bedtime, maybe that helped a little bit, but I think most of it is him.

You kind of inspired me to try a few different tactics when I saw yours sitting on top of your knee eating popsicles LOL.

This entire board is full of helpful, healthy constructive ideas and encouragement.

Want to say thanks to everyone!

WOW! Fantastic!!!

Yea I was surprised....I was talking to him doing the Argh Matie we be pirates! and I held out my hand and he scampered right up my arm and on to the shoulder......I just stood there, and he nudged me in the ear like GO!, and I walked around and stopped, and he nudged me again untill I would go LOL.

I'm glad you took one in that needs you, patience the key...... Ive been at it since April and think the progress we made is probably on the speedy side, but it does take trust and time.

Good luck to you and your new family member!

Success!! Argh were pirates, he rides around the house on the shoulder now

I suppose if he really is wild caught, you cant really blame him after some of the horror videos I saw...... there is plenty of time, but thanks for the reply, everything here encourages me

That's great! Lots of praise whenever he steps up. When you ask him to step up, where do you put your finger in regards to his body?

Tried different spots just above the Talons, behind the Talons, front of the Talons, lower tummy....

Steady patience is the name of the game. Remember to always respect Sukei's comfort level. Remember that they are all individuals and as different as me and you. Each progress at their own rhythm AND timeframe.

Everything by Susan Friedman and Barbara H is awesome.

 

http://www.goodbirdinc.com/

 

 

http://www.behaviorworks.org/

I do, that's why i waited till he looked comfortable and not nervous That took 2 months to get that far.

Well, I have been trying to get Sukei to step up for about 4 months. I had one success early on after a shower for about 30 seconds.....an den........... nothing.

I waited and tried and waited and tried.......nothing worked.

He did not seem nervous at the attempts, no shaking, no biting so we tried a different tactic.

I got the old wood perch from the old cage, got him to step up on that (I was surprised) then he walked over and got on my hand, climbed on to my arm, beaked my arm (Not bite) climbed up sat on my shoulder, beaked my ear lobe and flew back to his cage LOL.

Guess Ill give him a break for a day and let that settle in a bit...

I know sometimes it is easy to read posts of good will and hope, but sometimes deep inside you wonder, will things ever get better?

It will, take all these posts to heart, they are not just typing on a screen.

Time DOES heal all wounds if we let it.

All humans go through a process of grief in a situation of loss, hopefully you make it to number 5 quickly.

1. Denial and Isolation

2. Anger

3. Bargaining

4. Depression

5. Acceptance

Well, thanks for the input, there is not much I can do about the temperature but think I will go get a humidifier, the humidity is ALWAYS low.....

But if Dave is right and he is too hot, then why would he try to stay as close to the light as possible.......and a small up date, guess he is getting used to the light, he does not barrel roll to it so much anymore.

I would strongly recommend the following sites to learn more and STUDY about understanding parrot behaviour from reputable experts in the field. It's also important to take alot more time to get to know your parrot and find out what she herself regards as a high value treat. Learn to see things from her perspective. Have fun but also remember that earning trust takes time and consistency.

 

http://www.goodbirdinc.com/

 

http://www.naturalencounters.com/images/Publications&Presentations/Understanding_Parrot_Behavior_Naturally-Steve_Martin.pdf

 

http://www.behaviorworks.org/

I particularly enjoyed the second link, thanks for the resource !

Here is a "What IF" question, what if it was fertile......then what do you do? Ive never read anything on the subject Birds and bees stuff I guess....literally

I work full time, and the wife is at home so Sukei stays out of the cage almost all day free to come and go as he pleases. He knows exactly what time I leave and exactly what time I come home LOL, when I leave he stands on top of the cage and lets off a shrill sound. When I come home he goes right to the same place and makes a purring noise

Wife says right about the time I come home she goes to spot and waits

On thing I found though as luvparrots noted, they do like their alone time sometimes.

As he is free to come and go as he pleases, sometimes, he will go inside the cage and close the door behind him..........funniest thing to watch. He will sit there for a few hours open the door come out and start yapping up a storm, like ok here I am

hi, im older lady,and am concerned with finding home for my grey once im to old to care for,i am 70 yrs. old and my Pepper is 6yrs. If anyone lives near Henderson,KY. or Evansville,In. would like to hear from you if you might be interested in offering my bird new home some day, thanks Rita

My Grandmother lived to be 105 and was active to the end, so in that scenario you got 35 years to go....

You can plan, but stay positive..... Positive people live longer !

Good for us in the dessert

Sukei did the same thing when we got him, after the vet visit to make sure there were no medical problems, we got him to eat pellets by softening them up with a "LITTLE" warm water, and got him eating a lot of apples and grapes.

Then the vet suggested putting a "LITTLE" white viniger in the spray bottle. If he starts scratching and trying to pluck we mist him down, and he stops for a few hours. But over all with the diet change and making sure he isn't to dry, he has almost stopped.

He gets one shower in the morning, and misted through the day.....

No name conflict , I had a small one, but we got around it Congratulations !

It is a constant 76 to 78 degrees in the whole flat.... Because of the temperature out side being 130 degrees at the high point and 110 at the low point, they try to maintain the entire building at that temp range.

Is that to cold? I know it is not too hot..????

Yes, the directions say 12 inches from the perch, but everyone has said to move it up, so now I have it as far up as it will go about 10 inches from the top of the head instead of 12 inches from the perch.

He is still doing the roll, its like he wants the light on his chest.

Ooops didn't quote, that was an answer for Misty&Steve

And Dave007 all I could think about reading your post was Toy Story......"Don't GO Into The Light!" LOL

My base was wobbly

Yup it is the same one

What lamp stand is that?

It is a "ZOO MED" Floor stand.

Only kind you can buy in Kuwait.

Make sure you don't buy a wild caught Grey, I did and found out later and feel badly in a way, and good in a way for rescuing him from that terrible place he was in. But as someone pointed out, if people quit buying wild caught greys and there is no market for them, then maybe they will stop the practice.

As long as there is a demand, someone is going to supply.

I put it up as tall as it will go, about 10 or 11 inches above his head head see how that goes. Ill be curious if the barbeque roll continues, of course it could be like Timbersmom said, he might be trying to keep an even tan LOL