kihei Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I am so excited right now I cant even speak (which is rare.) I showered and came back downstairs and my husband said "Look who's out" i looked over at her cage and saw she climbed outside of it to the top and was perched there watching me. I wanted to reinforce this, so I took her a treat. Instead of taking the treat with her beak, she put her foot out in the air toward me, so I stepped closer, and SHE GOT ON MY arm!!! I didnt know what to do and was a little frightened...so I waited a minute and told her she was perfect and offered her back to her perch, where she stepped. I am so happy right now! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) Great job. Going at Kihei's pace is the way to go! Edited April 25, 2010 by luvparrots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Thats great Logan, you are making small steps with her and that is exactly what you want to do, this is the beginning of a wonderful relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyBird Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Congratulations, I understand your joy. This is just the beginning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 This is great news Logan - it looks as if Kihei is going to be a great member of your family! This is just the start......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Very exciting news. When you see her lift the talon like that, say step-up. This confirms verbally that you recognize her apparent body language. It also lets her know you are going to follow through with offering your arm or hand. If she does not want to step up, you will see her drop her foot. She is obviously a very socialized grey. When you get a chance, it would be wonderful to hear her background that the previous owner shared wit you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kihei Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hi everyone, thanks for the encouragement, it was scary but SO thrilling at the same time..talk about a rush. Dan I posted a small account of how I came about bringing her into my family. What is written there is all i really know about her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 How exciting that must have been for you Logan - a really good, positive experience for you both! You did exactly the right thing putting her back to her own perch before she decided to go there by herself. She'll be all the more keen to come to you the next time! Excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Edited August 9, 2010 by jacarual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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