Sacr69 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hi All, It’s been a while since I posted... Well as per my Title, I cannot believe that Spartan has started talking He is only 10 months old... October 1st is his 1 year Birthday... He says his name.... He Says "Hello Spartan" then strings a sentence... "Hello Spartan How are you Boy" I am in absolute Shock... lol.... He is saying about 10 words... and its crystal clear... Is this something Special? or am i getting all excited... lol :cool: He is very intelligent he picks up what we say and just speaks just like that. I would really like to know what you guys think, Thanks for reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacr69 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Pics He is growing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 He's a beauty! I'm a novice, but it sounds to me like he's doing great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarasota Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Congrats! It's such a special time when they start opening up! I think Sondheim started talking around 10 months. Then there was a lull, and he burst forth with complete phrases at about 18 months. I learned really quick to keep my pottie mouth outside the house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Sacr69 Of COARSE its special that he is talking! Be proud. You have alot to be proud of. LOVED the pictures. First one is typical of " warning!" Second is relaxed and " I am happy!" Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 You have a beautiful bird and yes some talk early and some talk later, Josey was about 1 year of age before she said any words but once they start it gets better and better so enjoy and thanks for sharing the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacr69 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hi All, Thank you for the response's, i really have a new found respect for these birds... I clearly need to watch what i Say now, These guys are just facinating, in every way... I just Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 awww that is so great and the pics are wonderful! beautiful bird! marco says a few words pretty clear and I think somewhere she picked up tickle tickle which is new but she does alot of grumbling lil words kinda like shes practicing its sorta funny to listen to Im sure you all have had similiar experiences. but what I do find which is cool is that marco DEFINATELY understands words like .... "Are you hungry?" if she is perched anywhere and I say that she knows its time to eat and comes running ... she clearly knows the word "Cracker" cuz that is her lil treats when I get home from work n stuff and she knows "Wanna come see me?" which is what I say when I take her out of the cage so if I say that she runs to the front of the cage and sits on the perch there til I open the door and THAT to me is just sooooo amazing! i get all excited when I hear her talking too .... its a great feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacr69 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Aerial... that sounds awesome, and yes i have heard those little grumbles, I cant wait to get A Mate for Spartan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 OOOOOOOOOh Spartan is getting a mate :eek: you are going to start breeding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 A mate? I was happily reading the thread and then it just ended with that statement about a mate. Please give us some details on that. It sounds like Spartan is a happy companion bird. That is very very different from a breeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Sacr69 Why are you thinking of getting Spartan a mate? If its for breeding purposes? Or companionship? Which ever you choose... be prepared, that your bird will no longer have an interest in establishing a relationship with you. Breeding.... even the most experienced owners have difficulty with a breeding pair. As far as a mate.... two greys can fight like there is no tomorrow. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacr69 Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Sorry for the late response, to be honest i havent a clue about breeding these guys, but will def get my homework done befroe i can think about it, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 that is a great idea I dont know enough about it to tell you one way or the other but I hear ALOT of stuff like they have just said so definately look into it before you do it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) I'm just curious why you want to breed Spartan. It seems like you love him and want to relate to him as a family member. That will almost surely end if you decide to breed him. I am just a little more than uncomfortable with the idea of someone who has no clue about breeding even considering this idea without tons and tons of research and support and experience and....It is just a recipe for disaster, and I would hate to see Spartan traumatized or you in over your head with these precious creatures. This is 180 degrees from having a pet dog or cat who has a litter in their lifetime and remains a faithful family pet. There is no comparison. Edited September 24, 2012 by JeffNOK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarasota Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 If you are not interesting in breeding and just looking for a companion, try a same sex CAG or TAG. I have two boys. They are NOT caged together, but next to one another. They have very good interactions - a few spats, never anything significant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Sacr69 Enjoy Spartan! He is a great baby, learning how to talk, and is establishing a relationship with you. They are truly like children, and need your attention to learn, learn boundaries, and establish trust. It takes some time. For Spartan, to be the best he can be, you need to focus on him, and him alone at this time. If you want to breed in the future, thats something you can checkout down the road. Right now... you need to learn how to be a GREAT paront, for what appears to be a GREAT bird. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacr69 Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Hi All, Thank you all for the responses Well you all have valid points and as stated earlier it was just a thought so to speak, Its good to know you guys on this forum care, and that being said i never thought about how it would distance us from Spartan, Again if thats the case, such that the bird will not show any intrest than i for one will never do it, Thanks again all, it does make alot of sense when you think about, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 smiles ... (personally) I think you are making a great decision!!!!!! yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacr69 Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 yip i think so too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Welcome to parents 101! I'm looking forward to helping you to become an AMAZING parent.Sophie THINKS I'm amazing, not so sure, but I'll take her respect! LOL! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Good decision. If MBS rears it's predictable little head lots of people here have more than one grey, or another breed. Just remember they may not get along and it may mean changes in Spartans routine if you add to your flock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) Aerial... that sounds awesome, and yes i have heard those little grumbles, I cant wait to get A Mate for Spartan As you have heard, a bonded pair of Grey's,[male/female or Male/male, female/female] will be completely devoted to each other, no longer to you. If your word Mate is referring to breeding, then it would be best if you spoke with Dave 007 or Spinner (AKA Dave). If your reference is to another parrot or company for Spartan, then that is no problem. There are rules to follow...separate cages, Spartan would be flock leader in which he is let out of the cage first, fed first, acknowledged first..ad nauseum...Other than that, they can be raised together whether it be two Greys, a Grey and an Amazon, a Grey and a Conure, etc. They each must be treated as separate birds. Most of the time, there will be no fighting..they will just co-exist. This has its benefits because they will communicate with each other, they will have a sense that there is another one of their kind, one or both will single you or one of your family out as a bonded companion. Whether it works or not is mostly dependent on you by spreading your attention and praising each one for their own special traits and abilities. We have now and have had a number of birds that co-exist as close friends and we have never had a negative situation. This is a decision that needs to be thought out carefully and made wisely. You don't want to bring in another parrot and then have to re-home him if he doesn't work out the way you hope for. Please keep us informed...Thanks, Jay P.S. I noticed your baby doesn't have a flight harness on. A clipped Gray can still fly, especially outside. Here's a link to a flight harness...http://www.petsolutions.com/C/Bird-Training/I/Aviator-Harness-and-Leash.aspx Edited September 28, 2012 by Jayd spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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