zephyr Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Hello, I have a new grey. It's a bit over 3 months old and I just took her home this past Saturday. She is fluffed up a lot like this when she isn't playing or something. Is this normal for her age? She seems very happy, is eating, drinking, and will perch\climb\balance on many things. I'm trying to not be a "new parent" and freak out taking her to the vet over every little thing.
Dave007 Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Very normal. They will even fluff more when they're asleep at night. It means total relaxation and contentment. Expect that for the rest of the bird's life.
zephyr Posted January 25, 2012 Author Posted January 25, 2012 Well that's a good thing to hear! Thanks a lot Dave.
brianlinkles Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 I have a baby cag that is 6 mos. old, she looks exactly like your bird. I know many of people will say that they all look similar however our birds like identical! Same look on the face, amount of fluff etc. I need to post a pic for you!
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 For all those owners that have a fluffed bird.... good for you! No bird, can fluff enough. Sense of "self", is strong. While we all know greys tend to "love" themselves, they can easily develop issues of plucking, inability to adjust to "change". Fluffing in my opinion, is a bird that is content, independent, and more capable to deal with unexpected changes in life. Nancy
carlsjr Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) totally normal i think they look like baby penguins when they are like that. ill have to post a pic of luna just before i cover her up she is one big puff ball. on a side note, i would be careful with that suction cup perch you have. ive read on other forums where people have used them like in the shower, and the suction cups fail. bird cant fly to catch themselves from falling and end up with a broken leg from hitting the shower floor. just something to be aware of. Edited January 26, 2012 by carlsjr
aerial.2000 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I think that is great advice (your side note) Im going to have a stand made for the bottom of the tub out of a pvc pipe instead of the suction cup perches ... they make me nervous! Thanks
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