DiabloGrey Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Hello everyone new to the forums and need some guidance.I have 2 CAG Nico and Bella,Nico is about 8 yrs old and was a pet I bought about 4 yrs ago from an older woman who couldn't care for him.Nico is friendly and because I work alot and didn't like leaving him alone I bought Bella who is not friendly she is about 4and a half now they have been together for 2 years now and i am noticing they have began grooming each other.I have left them alone and not interacted with them for some time hoping to get them to breed.I had them in a small cage to force them to interact because at the beginning they wanted nothing to do with each other now i have them in a large 5x5x2 foot cage so after all this my question is can I get them to breed? is there something else I should be looking for or something i should could do to help this love along please and thank you for any advice you can give thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Hi DiabloGrey and welcome to the grey forum. Me along with most of the members here have greys as companions and are not into breeding. We do have a member who did breed greys and he may check in later and give you some advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Usually pet greys will not breed for they need privacy and to be left alone by humans which means no interaction with them at all except to feed and water them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiabloGrey Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thanks for the replies I do leave them alone there in the basement lights are on timers and i monitor them using a wireless cam I only see them when feeding and one was a pet but female is untamed just lookinf for some breeding tactics any would be appreciated thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Judy is spot on. A tame Grey will not usually become a good breeder. Also, just putting a male and female grey together never means they will become a breeding pair. My best suggestion to you if you really wish to start breeding greys, is to purchase a guaranteed breeding pair. I wish you good luck with this endeavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiabloGrey Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) I was told different a sexually active female can bring a tame male into sexual maturity as long as u break the bond of human and bird Edited July 7, 2012 by danmcq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I was told different a sexually active female can bring a tame male into sexual maturity as long as u break the bond of human and bird I am sorry but you were given false information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I hope it all works out for you but be prepared if it doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiabloGrey Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 thanks for your reply judy but as we speak I am watching my tame male regurgitating his food to my untamed female will have to keep u posted but it seems to me something is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 FYI - I am not saying they may not become a pair. Just that there is no guarantee. A tamed grey does not normally make for a good breeding pair that will successfully provide fertilized eggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 thanks for your reply judy but as we speak I am watching my tame male regurgitating his food to my untamed female will have to keep u posted but it seems to me something is going on. I guess your answering your own questions..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Your pair may prove us wrong but I do hope it works out in your favor but healthy chicks will be the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 You can always count on Judy and Dan for good solid advice....Thanks friends....Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiabloGrey Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 thanks for the info judy much appreciated but if you do have any tricks that might help i'm all ears thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thanks for the replies I do leave them alone there in the basement lights are on timers and i monitor them using a wireless cam I only see them when feeding and one was a pet but female is untamed just lookinf for some breeding tactics any would be appreciated thanks. Hello DiabloGrey Why do you want to breed your Greys? It is not as though there is a shortage Greys that need re-homing. The idea of keeping your Greys in a basement on their own with automatic lighting leaves me feeling troubled. Are you unable to provide an out door flight cage for them? Greys are primarily social animals so although they live in pairs for raising young they are happiest in a stimulating environment with other flock members nearby weather human or otherwise. Have you thought through what you are doing and why? Steve n Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiabloGrey Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 actually have an indoor and outdoor aviary lots of room and breeding is something i wish to pursue thats all i keep them in the basement for breeding purposes less distractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Sorry DiabloGrey. I just had this horrible vision of two poor Greys banished to a dungeon. I am much happier now that I know you have proper aviaries. Good luck. Steve n Misty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Have you ever bred any fids before? I 'm sorry, I can't advise on this matter, not quite sure of it yet. My worry is the "Tame Grey", not normal....Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiabloGrey Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi there again so l put up the nestbox yesterday and the male has been in it most of the morning while the female kept peeking in and now they are grooming each other is this the norm for a pair ready to breed any feedback is apreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi there again so l put up the nestbox yesterday and the male has been in it most of the morning while the female kept peeking in and now they are grooming each other is this the norm for a pair ready to breed any feedback is apreciated "Have you ever bred any fids before? I 'm sorry, I can't advise on this matter, not quite sure of it yet. My worry is the "Tame Grey", not normal." Did you have a reply? Thanks Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I am certainly not qualified to offer any advice on breeding, but I am absolutely amazed to hear about two greys who obviously care for each other,living together, in one cage. Wish you the best! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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