going away

[Monica]

Hi all,

 

I'm a new owner of a 10 week old african grey. I have had him since he was 4 weeks old and we are bonding very nicely. My problem is that in 15 days i need to go to the uk for 2 weeks and am worried he will not remember me when I get back.

[Greywings]

He will remember but may pout a bit.

[Luvparrots]

Not to worry, he will remember. Talk to him and let him know you will be back. When I go to the store or something, I tell my parrots, "I'll be back, you be good". They repeat this now and they know the meaning, so talk to your grey. He will remember.

Edited October 29, 2011 by luvparrots

[JeffNOK]

What will his living situation be when you leave? Greys need to have interaction while you are away. Otherwise they may feel abandoned, and that might set him back a bit. Are you boarding him with a vet? Will you get a pet sitter? As long as he is not alone, he will do fine from what I have read. I travel a lot too, so this is a concern for me as well. Of course he will remember you! Just plan carefully and I'm sure all will be fine.

[Life is Greyt]

I was told to do the same thing that luvparrots said to do-I was told to always tell her that I will be back in "x" amount of time. I definitely plan on doing this.

[Monica]

Thanks guys, luckly he will be at home with the rest of my family. I'm sure I will miss him more than he me. I'm so glad I've found like minded people, all my friends think I am a bit over the top.

[Ray P]

My friends don`t think I`m over the top, they think I`m nuts. I think you fit in with the rest of us.

[Greywings]

You are one among many here, you fit right in. >:>

[JeffNOK]

LOL--I think many of us here are considered "over the top" by some. I'm single, and I was talking to a friend of mine about how excited I was about getting my grey and all the cool things about parrots. He just laughed and said , "Jeff--you need a woman!". I don't expect everyone to understand.