Guest briansmum Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 i've mentioned it a couple of times but thought i'd ask. brian's being a bit of a naughty boy of late, it's like everything he's learned has fallen out of his head. he's stopped stepping up when asked, wont do as he's told and is very reluctant to do any of the tricks we've been learning. he's still fine with me, comes for cuddles etc and nothing has changed at home. he's alomost 8 months old now, i wasn't expecting this behaviour for another year. is it normal to be a bit rebelious at this age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loviechick Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I think all Greys at some point in time early on go through a rebellion, for some it's probably earlier than others. That and I'm not sure if the weather has been changing where you are, but I sure as heck know that we've went from nice sunny weather to typical rainy Oregon weather in about a 2 week time period and my birds have all been grumpy about the lack of soleil lately! I would just keep pressing on with what you're doing, it's doubtful he's forgot anything, just testing the waters. This is the best time to be firm with him and let him know that YOU'RE the flock leader, not him;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansmum Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 thanks lovie, yeah the weather is changing it's a bit cooler as we're in autum now amd it get's dark a lot earlier, i never thought that might affect his mood. i of course will continue to be boss, i keep telling him he won't get the better of me he's just such a grumpy guts lately LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 yep...just keep letting him know that when you want him to do something you mean business and don't let him get away with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loviechick Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 LOL yeah I hear ya...mine have all been brats, but I attribute it to the weather change and more than likely thats it. Try giving him a bit more light and see if that makes much of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansmum Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 well he had a birdie lamp... and i thought i'd really well hidden and secure the wires, but guess not! luckily it wasn't on at the time as i only put it on when i was there to supervise. unfortunately he's destroyed the wire and will have to wait till i can afford another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Becky, I don't know much about young birds, but I know when Radar moults he gets very difficult to manage. Not sure if or when they moult the first time. Just a thought. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Sorry, I spelled your name wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loviechick Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Hmmm now theres a thought, could be a molt. Mine are all going through a molt at the moment too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansmum Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 radar don't worry about the spelling, you can call me what you like sweetie! i also wondered about a molt.. i mentioned in a different post there has been a lot of downy feathers.. and i mean there are loads! also i can feel pin feathers around his neck. i read somewhere they usually have a first molt around 12-16 months. but wondered if bri could bri aproaching his. it's difficult to judge. i'm trying to find aloe juice incase it's a molt to spray him, and keep everything else normal and not relinquish my place as head flock leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Thats the important thing, not to relinquish your place as flock leader, but it sounds like a molt going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Actually, I think Klaus has different moods every day. Sometimes he spends his entire "out" time snuggling on my shoulder. Other times he's a holy terror. I just figured it was moods, just like we all have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imran Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 careful becky brians taking over maybe his moult time.. let some time pass.. hope things get normal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 beccy im experiencing the same with Alfie & Freddie, they are 9 months ! They are choosing to ignore instructions at present :unsure: just keep at it. that's what I'm doing with my two, there not going to get the better of me ! also their feathers are a little ruffled & they are loosing more down feathers so i would say they are approaching their first molt & so Brain may well be to . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansmum Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 thanks everyone. it is seeming more and more like it could be almost molting time he's acting just like alfie and freddie. it's just nice to know what you're dealing with. it's better to think hes approaching a molt than that he's just being naughty :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 {Feel-good-0002006E} naughty ? never just hormonal boys beccy {Feel-good-0002006E} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansmum Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 not my little man! he's supposed to be an angel :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 {Feel-good-0002006E} Supposed to be and being are two different things, but I haven't experienced any of these strange goings on with Josey, she is still as sweet and loving as usual. Is something wrong with her? I can't be this lucky.:huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Liath also went through a phase at about 8 months of being what I would call grouchy. I put it down to two things... Pin feathers on her neck... it hurt her to be handled so she did anything she could to stay away from us including refusing to step up. And late nights. I had been keeping her up for cuddles in the evenings rather late at the time, which I hadnt done previously. I was busier during the day and felt I wasnt getting enough time with her. I think she was over tired. Once I started putting her back to bed at about 9pm and turning out the lights in her room, everything improved almost instantly. Siobhan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Thanks Siobhan for that insight into her grouchiness, they do need their rest and sleep and if they don't get it they are going to be harder to handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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