spjchick Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 My New CAG is flying to me next week and I have prepared for everything I can think of. I bought her a nice new AE 36x28 playtop cage and have stocked it full of toys and perches... I have heard that greys can be shy or timid when putting new toys in their cage. can even be afraid of them, from what I read on the message board. Should I remove all but a few toys and allow her to get acclimated to her new house? Or should I just keep it as is for now and see how she acts in her new cage. The breeder said she loves to play. I want her to feel welcome and safe, and feel like I have done everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Congrats on your new arrival next week and do not put so many toys that your baby cannot move around without banging into them, just a few to start out with and then you can rotate them out from time to time, it helps to keep them from getting bored with the same toys. She needs to be able to open up her wings and flap without hitting them, I hope something with a bell is one of her toys as most greys love bells, my favorite is the stainless steel heavy duty one for they cannot tear it up but love to hear it ring, my Josey would be lost without hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Congrats on your new family member. Two toys is a good start. Rotating them in and out is the way to go. Keep us posted when you get your grey. Pics are always appreciated too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjchick Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Thanks, I'll get some pictures posted as soon as I get them. I removed all but 2 toys and a foraging wheel. I do have a bell in there. It's a nice bell, surrounded by some latex ball with holes in it, reminds me of a buckyball. Anyway, It definitely isn't bird proof, I'd say bird resistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Yes, must have bell. Timber has four now and he rings them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) Good luck with your new baby and it sounds like you have a good start. The other members have given you some good advice. Edited December 2, 2012 by Ray P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbmom Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Good luck. My Grey and Amazon love bells. Have fun with your baby. Our grey is only 1 1/2 yrs old and we just got him, h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstPenguin Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Congrats. I personally brought my fledgling home to a slightly better stocked cage and he stepped right into it and started playing. Hasn't really shown any fear for anything new I introduce him to, but he's still young. Goodluck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 You guys are doing great! Sophie my grey, is not really good with toys. She is twelve now. Her favorite toy, my 21 year old, is coming home next week. She talks to him on the phone twice a week and is thrilled.I haven't told her he is coming home( not sure she would understand). He is her Christmas present!I'm going to try and record it. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Would love to see that video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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