Arecibo's Mum Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Our little 7 month old is funny... she's gotten much more outgoing in the 6 weeks we've had her. She even dive-bombed us in bed the other day from her play perch. Just jumped right over and landed on my pillow before walking across our heads and taking a stroll around the duvet. lol She is stepping up really well most of the time, to myself, my significant other, and his son. But she's got a bit of a cranky side and doesn't seem at all interested in having her feathers scritched or really being touched. Think this is something she might warm up to, or do some greys just never develop an appreciation for "house pet" type physical contact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 My CAG Gracie has never liked being scratched or petted. She is now a year and a half and she will allow beak kisses and she will touch my hand or cheek with her beak. She may allow more touching later, or she may not. It used to bother me that she didn't seem to like hands or touch--but we are so bonded now i don't care that much. Be pateint and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Some just don't like it. I have one that let me pet him for a few weeks, then stopped. Now i can really only touch him on his terms and his time line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 My grey Josey doesn't like much touching and its only on her terms but she just wants to be close by me most of the time, I can handle that, if you want a cuddly bird then look to a too, they don't call them velcro birds for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arecibo's Mum Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks, guys. It's early days yet, but I'm thinking she's going to turn out to be like some cats I've known... "I want to be close to you and I want to you pay attention to me, but don't touch me unless I darn well ask you to." Which is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I think most greys are like that. Timber does like to be scratched and cuddled, but it is always in his time and when he wants it. Woe to me if I try it any other time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Misty will accept beak rubs at almost any time but neck rubs and skritches are only permitted at his invitation with "Tickle tickle" or "Your alright" otherwise he will just move away from me. I always feel honoured when he makes the request. He does not like his wings or tail touched at any time. Steve n Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Sophie is a snuggler. More into head and chin scratches. HATES her feathers rubbed and God forbid I pet her stomache, I might as well commit the ultimate sin! Her feelings are actually hurt! LOL! There have been times that she got herself in a precarious situation, it was best for her to " let go"... she did, but ended on her back in my hands. She trusted me to " let go", but she had no plans to land on her back in my hands.OMG! I think she thinks I can control the universe, especially gravity. Sometimes I disappoint. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I have 2 greys and they are very different. One LOVES to cuddle up next to you, rest her belly on the couch and insists on constant rubbing, patting, beak rubbing, soft gentle little pats as she naps. If I dare stop, she will beak my fingers or lightly nip them and put her head under them to get me to continue. My other one will occasionally when she allows it, will want the top of her head lightly petted with only one finger in about 3/4 inch strokes for about 4 times, then she peeps loudly and nips you letting me know STOP! She will do this for a few and then she's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Talon... LOL! It reminds me of Zoey my dog. She sleeps in my arms. I rub her belly constantly until I fall asleep. ( pretty quickly!) If she feels I need to rub her tummy longer she scratches at my hand. If I am sound asleep, she gets up and smacks me in the face! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfgeist Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Jasper is one of those "only on my terms" kind of guys. I started off making the mistake thinking I could take the sort of liberties with him that that lady who fed him did. Wrong. I quickly learned that it's best to ask. I will hold up a finger and crook it a bit and ask if he wants a scritch. If I get a stare, that means no, if he wants scritches he will lower his head. These days however he has turned into a scritch monster. He loves having his head rubbed and petted, I'm guessing some of that has to do with him molting. I can feel the new feathersheaths but they don't stand out like they do on my gcc and he doesn't hold still enough to let me loosen them. He's gotten to the point now where I can gently run my fingers just under his wing (they are really soft under there) for a moment. Though he's still young I'm not trying to encourage anything with him, I just want him to be comfortable with having his wings touched a little. It did seem to take Jasper a while to settle in and some of it could be a trust issue. I think that might have been Jasper's problem. He's not the same bird I brought home and I think my respecting his wishes and not pushing that sort of attention on him really worked wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitt4kaz Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Felix is 7 months old and so far he is a huge cuddler and loves his scratches. However, he can be picky as to who he wants to scratch him. He will let my husband and 3 year old daughter pet him anytime at all. He is a bit more picky with me but I can usually coax him into it. However, he will sit on my chest and loves for me to place one hand over his back and scratch his head with the other hand. He will sit like this for hours if I will. I hope he is always like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) Brutus is a snuggle bug! He excels at soliciting scratches, kisses, head rubs, neck rubs, and even big birdy hugs- especially at night. He likes being rocked like a baby too. When he raises his wings, he likes the sides of his body stroked. I even rub his toes. He will sit in my lap until the cows come home. I guess they just have different temperaments. Edited January 24, 2013 by chezron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfgeist Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Brutus is a snuggle bug! He excels at soliciting scratches, kisses, head rubs, neck rubs, and even big birdy hugs- especially at night. He like being rocked like a baby too. When he raises his wings, he likes the sides of his body stroked. I even rub his toes. He will sit in my lap until the cows come home. I guess they just have different temperaments. Are you sure he's not a 'too in disguise?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Wulfgeist, I will make sure he doesn't have a costume on. haha. Brutus will only let my husband pet him in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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