nooey Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hello we are new here (as of a few minutes ago).Thought we'd pop in to say Hello. I am the proud owner of a congo as of yesterday and I also have a galah :cheer: Or though you could already question Who owns Who? hmmm . . . . Something for me to ponder over!!!! Well Echo (the congo is about 18 weeks old) and Angel the Galah is 12 weeks on friday coming. We weren't planning to get a congo just yet but a situation arose and a dear friend of mine phoned me and here we are one BIG happy family Love nooey, Angel and Echo xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Well congrats to you and welcome to the family. You were very lucky to get a grey as you will find out, you made a wise decision, they are adorable and very smart. Can you get us a photo of your grey and your galah for us to see, we love photos. And I especially love the galah, that is one bird I almost purchased for myself, I think they are very beautiful birds. Feel free to ask any questions, we are here to help in any way we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooey Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 I do have some pictures of Angel my Galah (but they are too big and wont post here and I dont know how to make them smaller? Any Help Would Be Appreciated And Then I Will Post Some Love nooeyxx :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooey Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 I would also like to ask one question if I may Echo every so often bites me well I dont know if I can call it a bite I mean it isnt nasty or aggressive although it is quite hard???? I was wondering if it is his age (I say his but he isnt actually sexed). . . . We can be sitting together having a lovely cuddle and all of a sudden he spots my finger and whomp (cant say it is painful and doesnt or should I say hasnt yet peirced my skin and I do have very soft little hands). I havent reacted yet as I dont want to make it into a game but I also dont want him to think he can keep doing it and I definately dont want it to turn nasty? Is he just testing (he is 18 weeks old)? Do I say no or gently or do I just carry on and not react? Love nooeyxx :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Nooey, In answer to the `biting` question, you can read numerous different articles as to what would be the appropriate way to react. I would guess that Echo is actually mouthing (called beaking) you rather than biting which is a form of communication.However, communication or not he must be made aware that it is inappropriate to bite hard to solicit attention . I have tried the `nurturing` method myself and it seems to work. You will need to raise the tone of your voice and say `Gentle` and perhaps give him a stern look with your eyes (after retracting your hand). Pause and then say softly `tickle`and scratch the back of his head. If he repsonds ensure he knows this is `better behaviour` by showering him with praise and soft words. The general idea is too reward positive behaviour rather than punish, but to ensure that negative behaviour goes unrewarded (and does not result in over reaction which could be perceived as reward in a playfull way for him). The more praise he gets from reacting positively (enjoying a tickle) the more the `good behaviour` will be reinforced. I hope this helps.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Nooey!! PM CeasersDad. He is great with pictures and I know he would help you get them figured out to post!! I also love the Galah ... such a beautiful bird!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DayosMom Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Nooney, and welcome to the forum. I also thought your bird was try to communicate with you, or showing affection to you. Our Grey does this too, but not hard as you have described here. It is a form of communicating, and Ian's suggestions are very appropriate. I hope they will help you with this little issue. It does hurt when they beak a little bit too hard. We look forward to seeing your Grey. We may get our Grey, Dayo, this next coming weekend. I'm very excited. We've had him home the last two weekends and it was so fun. Yesterday I had to go out to run an errand and when I returned, Dayo ran across the room to me when he saw me. It was so cute. He came running. Like a small child does when their mommy come back from being gone. It gave me such a nice feeling to be greeted this way bu Dayo. I look forward to hearing many experiences from your new addition. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Nooey, Ian explained it well, positive reinforcement works the best to teach them correct and incorrect behavior, I cannot add any more to what he said, he says it so well. Kim, I think Dan was a little jealous of Dayo's reaction to your coming home wasn't he, he'll get over it, these birds just prefer women better and you can't blame them for that.B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooey Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Thank You all for the lovely welcome and I am looking forward to talking with all of you and sharing our experiences Love nooeyxx Thank You for your help Ian that is what I have been trying to do and it seems to be working and I think you are right as it definately isnt aggressive it is like OI Im here but he does occasionally squezze a little too hard. I feel I am so lucky to have him Love nooeyxx Already in one and a half days he says Hello and laughs just like me. He dut dut duts the dog when she barks just as I do and he is making noises like he is trying to talk but it isnt coming out quite right just yet like he is practicing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooey Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Ive managed to post a picture in the Photo Album Page (strange I didnt have to change the size of it there I still cant seem to post one here? So anyone that wants to see a picture of our Galah can see one there and I will be taking some photos of our gorgeous Echo later to add to it:woohoo: Love nooeyxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Nooey, I already welcome you, but a double welcome is not a bad thing, so: welcome again I've seen Angel's photo in the photo album, and she's C-with capital C- ute! (Also very futuristic I believe, seeing that the photo is taken in 2027 ):laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Hi Nooey, An African Greys Brain is more convoluted than any other parrot species!!. A more convoluted cortex equals an increased capacity for intelligence. Generally speaking this usually results in an extended infancy term and a greater (longer) dependance on parental nurturing. Neuronal development of the African grey is markedly slower than other parrot species but with the end result being a far greater level of intelligence. African Grey infant vocalsation is analagous to infant human vocalsiation in regard to precise motor control. Your grey will practise many sounds and words during his initial year of development, bear in mind that these utterings will increase in clarity and sharpness as your bird matures. My own African Grey is now 12 months of age and a noticable change is occuring in his speech of which the clarity is unprecedented. Whilst other parrot species talk more clearly at a much earlier age, the wait is worth if for a grey. It is beleived that many Amazons have only a limited `window` for learning there adult repetoire of words as a juvenile whilst African Greys with there greater intelligence can continue to add new words/ sounds throughout there adult lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Very well put, Ian, you are a beacon of information, I know greys are smart but you know why they are so smart. I am certainly glad you joined our family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooey Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thank You all of you for your lovely welcomes and especially Thank You to Ian for his posts they are very helpful and informative. Thank You so so much x I dont know if Echo is a male or female yet (I am not sure if I will get Echo dna'd or not yet!!!! Echo says Hello and also mutters lots of things that I am not able to understand. Echo also does a perfect wolf whistle and already in just two days he laughs just like me when I laugh then he joins in even my mum doesnt know the difference. Also he has a wicked sense of humour if I tell the dog off and put her out she comes and looks in the window and Echo sits and chuckles at her x:laugh: On a positive note I have only been beaked today (twice) harder then I was happy with but I cant say that it really hurts just that I have little delicate hands and when he does the same to my partner he says it doesnt hurt him at all x I have a little twizzle stick and when I think that he is going to beak me too hard or when he did earlier I twiddle this shiny twirler and he loves it and chirps at it and forgets that he was investigating my fingers seconds before x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Distractions work as you already know, he is just checking you out with the beaking and that is all it is if it isn't breaking any skin. Yes they can be a little devilish can't they and my Josey can mimic my laugh as well, and the mutterings will eventually turn into words you can understand. It sounds like it is going well for you and Echo and I look forward to hearing more stories and maybe some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooey Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Thank You Judygram I am glad to hear it and no he hasnt broken any skin at all {Feel-good-00020114}and the last two days he has been much more gentle (more affection actually) (thumbs up and a big sigh) I did have to laugh this morning he saw my cat scratch on my hand and he has decided it shouldnt be there so what is an already sore peice of skin he gentle and delicately keeps trying to remove it (bless him) . . . . I have taken some photos so I will try and post some on here today. I am so pleased I have joined this lovely family nooey and Echo xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooey Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 WOO HOO Ive managed to post a couple of picture of Echo in the photo album {Feel-good-000200BB}at last nooeyxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Hi nooey, are you in Surrey in the UK ? If so i lived in Surrey before i moved to Sussex & all my family still live there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooey Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 Hello Yes Guildford Surrey (in the UK) where abouts in Surrey did you live and where abouts in Sussex do you live now? nooeyxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Gosh a small world ! I am from wimbledon, yes the Tennis !! i lived in Worcester Park, i have family in Epsom, Morden & Banstead. I now live in Bexhill-on-sea approx 15 mins from Eastbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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