TWIX Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hello everyone, My name is Ismail and i am a new owner of a 4 months old CAG! I have been reading for almost a month now about CAGs and how to take care of them. Learned a lot, especially from you guys My TWIX is so playful and loving, got him from a pet store and spending loads of time with him/her! I am not sure if he is a male or a female yet, the vet should be able to tell me soon i guess. Twix is pooping outside his cage and i am trying hard to teach him not to, but no luck so far. The joy of communicating and playing with him can make me clean all he wants after him I will welcome all your advises and comments so i can be a more responsible owner of the great CAG. Thanks for having me here Ismail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hi Ismail, nice to meet you and Twix. He is a lovely grey. I have perches in certain places in my home and luckily my parrots ike to sit on the perches so do most of their pooping there. Looking forward to learning more about Twix. Welcome to the Grey family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hello Ismail and welcome to our family, so glad you could join us. Twix is a gorgeous grey whether male or female, thanks for including a pic with your intro post. You have come to the right place to learn all you can by reading thru the many threads, it is firsthand knowledge from experienced grey owners but if you have any questions just ask and we will do our best to help you in any way we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWIX Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Well, i am still hand feeding him! Trying to stop that and force him to eat the fruit & seeds mix i bought him and he doesn't seem to accept it! He is eating the fresh fruits i give him also, but not the mixed food i bought. is there a reason behind that? His cage is big and interesting, gets out of his cage most of the time and gets to play with me and my 3 year old daughter, not stressed at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Don't force him to stop the feedings, as long as he wants them give them to him, you don't want to rush the weaning process as it is better to let the bird decide when he no longer wants or needs them and as he gets closer to weaning he will eat the other foods more readily. You should be offering more veggies and very little fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWIX Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Ok then, will keep doing this until he stops. What sort of veggies you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 There is a sticky thread in the bird food room that has listed the veggies you can offer. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?59809-complete-veggie-fruit-list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hi Ismail and welcome to you and TWIX to the grey forum. judygram has giver you some great advice and as you come up with more questions we will be hear to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Welcome Ismail, I have been to Dubai. What a great mix of tradition and new technology! My bird does not like to poop in his cage either. I think that is a good thing as they do not want to dirty their "house" so to speak. Just like some other owners, they soon will have places outside their cages where they customarily relieve themselves, and the clean up will be relatively simple. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWIX Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hey chezron, I am glad you liked Dubai (No other place like it!). I have noticed that Twixs favorite spot for pooping is my favorite carpet! lol, i am now covering the carpet with a plastic sheet when he's out for some fun. I guess i have to live with it or relocate the carpet. It is comforting when i hear that others are having the same issues my parrot has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWIX Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi The connection between me and Twix is growing everyday, i am surprised how CAGs can be very attached to their owners and i love it that way! Twix likes to stay next to me no matter where i am, he follows me around the house. He does not give attention to my wife or my daughter at all!!! If i talk or even sneeze he will whistle or make some noise immediately. I think he believes i am his mother or something "lol" being the one who is hand feeding him everyday maybe. I am happy that i bought him and i can't wait to see what else he will show me. Thanks for reading Ismail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Twix appears to be a happy little soul, you are off to a good start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AiSell Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Welcome Ismail I've the same problem and tried but now results, hope you'll have success and will share with us. TWIX is gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWIX Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yeah i am working on the boob problem, but no luck yet! He just love the carpet. What i find strange about Twix is that he runs quickly towards my hands when i call him (On his feet) and when he reaches my hand, he will shake his beautiful red feathers and greet my hand in a very funny way with his beak. I'm loving him more everyday, and waiting to see the best yet. Greys are far better than Indian Ringneck Parakeets. I have both now anyways, but my Parakeet is very moody and doesn't play as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 If you are still handfeeding him then he has a special affection for you for you are his meal provider, not that he will change when he no longer gets handfed but it explains why he is so fascinated and smitten with you right now but he seems like a real sweetheart and I hope it stays that way although you should try getting him to interact with the other members of the family so he is well socialized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Welcome to our family! Twix is adorable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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