Falconeer Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I have Tonto (CAG) and Tulip, my ringneck. Does Tulip's cat-like behavior also teach things to Tonto? He made a few sounds today, but mostly he is quiet. He has not yet started being himself yet. Just sits idle in one spot on his stand. He has toys. Maybe I should move him next to my fav couch, so he can get comfortable next to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Tonto may well copy noises he hears from tulip, greys are well known for their mimicking. Move him closer to you on his stand & he might interact easier with you,chat way to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 By all means, bring him closer and talk to him and interact with him, offer him some foot toys to entertain himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 Cage moved closer to me. He is now flapping his wings after every meal. And gets on the food tray to do this. Never uses the water cup for wing flapping. These birds have weird personalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Most definitely they will learn from them. They will REALLY learn from watching you teach the opposite bird. It is called the "model-rival" method and what Irene Pepperberg uses with her Greys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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