Hi all!

[NOT A GREY]

so now I think he needs a real name. big isnt really much of a name....... I think I will keep calling him big boy along with a new name. im thinking of butler

[SRSeedBurners]

I don't know why but 'Oreo' came to mind when I was looking at that last pic.

[NOT A GREY]

any tips on getting him to step up? he seems to like me so far....... I dont push him. he comes to me to be petted in his cage. but once the door opens he does his best to avoid me. climbs down and refuses to step up on my hand. he is nice about it....... do you think he just needs more time? it hasnt been very long I guess. I just think he does the bob thing for me and alows petting it would be nice to hold him.

[danmcq]

Yes, just time and patience and the step up will come. At least he's nice about it. Some would rip some flesh.

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

Agree with Dan. Continue to request stepup....its not going away.Nancy

[NOT A GREY]

ya I thought so........ I just really want to let him out more lol! I can hardly wait to take him out to the aviary. but I cant untill he trusts me enough to step up

[NOT A GREY]

OOOOOOO I think he loves me he was just making this trill sound and holding his wings odd while doing a little dance for me. I opened the cage and he stepped up. I brought him out and close to my chest he made little trill sounds awwwwwwwwwww I held him for a bit then put him back on a good note

[NOT A GREY]

awwwwwwwwwwwww our first step up :rolleyes: he loves me

[NOT A GREY]

I never knew greys had so much purple?

[Kizzybird]

Sounds like everything is going well!

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

LOVED the pics! Stepup is always on their terms, BUT we can control the reward! Snuggling as you did, let them see how happy we are that they came out. I think your new grey would respond well as he demonstrates good manners and a willingness to please. Also... give a tour of your home, describing things to him. First sign of nervousness, return him to his cage and thank him for an awesome time. Nancy

[Ray P]

Your new grey will find a special place in your heart along with the rest of your flock.

Each is their own.

[NOT A GREY]

got him outside today I think he likes it

[judygram]

Well it is going amazingly well for you and Big Boy, stepping up for you and more interaction and he looks nice in that aviary outside enjoying some fresh air and sunshine, thanks for sharing the pictures with us.

[NOT A GREY]

[video=youtube;Pj-tskMxD0E]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj-tskMxD0E&feature=youtu.be

[NOT A GREY]

yup he loves me

[Ray P]

So happy things are going so well with your new companion.

GreyT video and pictures.

[danmcq]

Wow, nice aviary and he is certainly enjoying it. I truly enjoyed viewing the photos and the video. He seems like a real sweetheart.

[NOT A GREY]

Awwwwwwwwww

Edited June 24, 2013 by NOT A GREY

[Timbersmom]

Wow he's doing great! Enjoyed the pics and video

[NOT A GREY]

AWWWWWWWWW have you hugged your grey today?

[Ray P]

They just know when they have it good.

[Char]

Wow he is beautiful!

[chezron]

It seriously is baby steps. Don't rush things. Build trust and affection and things will happen. Forceful actions do not work. It seriously takes YEARS sometimes. This is not a bad thing, when you are sensitive and aware of small incremental changes that are positive it works out rather well. Later, when you look back, you will see the large amount of progress he (and you) have achieved. It is really a special process and it cannot be rushed.

[danmcq]

I ditto the "Awwwww'. Very touching moments.