PetLover Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hi everyone my name is Casey and I am owned by two Congo african greys =) and a moluccan cockatoo =) BamBam is my female grey and I had her for about 5 years now. Bam use to love me untill I got prego and had the baby.. She still dont let me hold her like I use to =( I have to get her butt out wtih a glove now...I just rescued the other grey and too from someone that was not doing right by them. I just got them a week ago today. Fred the grey is about 8 years old and tame but will not let me touch him yet. The man was kissing him and flipping him over but I have to give him time to get use to me...The Cockatoo is about 50 years old and was a breeder in her time..she is not tame and the man was going to kill her if I didnt take her. she plucks and bits herself..We have a appointment on Friday to the vet. Thats a little about me and my birds...Gotta go get ready for work now yuck =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hi pet lover and welcome to the forum. Thats a big job you took with the rehomes and I wish you the best of luck. If there is anything you need to know the members here will help in any way they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hello Casey and welcome to our family, so glad you could join us and we look forward to hearing lots more about you, BamBam and Fred. So sorry to hear that Bambam doesn't see you in the same light as she used to, guess she doesn't like playing second fiddle to a human child but she may get over it one day, not much you can do about it but accept it and move on but you are so right about Fred, he will come around in time as you know already that it takes time for a grey to feel comfortable in a new home so be patient. I have to comment about your getting BamBam out of her cage by handling her with gloves, why don't you just allow her to come out on her own for 2 reasons, one is greys can be territorial about their cages hence they may not like you putting your hands inside to get her and two is using gloves does not promote trust as it usually strikes fear in them so why not lay off using the gloves and let her decide if and when she comes out to join the family and see if it makes any difference in how she relates to you, just a suggestion. I also feel for the cockatoo as it is a common thing for them to pluck and mutilate themselves, I have seen it many times and I hope the vet can do something to help her but just giving her a home helps a lot for she needs the stablility of a new forever home for however long that will be. We love pictures here so if you have some of BamBam and Fred you would share with us we would appreciate it and we have an other birds room where you may share some of your too if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandy64 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hi Casey welcome i am new here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hi Casey, you certainly have your hands full with two greys, a Too, and young child! Looking forward to hearing more about your little flock. Welcome to the Grey family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetLover Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 thanks guys so much for the warm welcome...Im trying to see how to add pictures now =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDS5607 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Welcome Casey!! Can't wait to see your babies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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