lvlasked Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) well a couple of us where talking about the 2 greys I got on my welcome page for I thought id make a post on it today so we can talk about it in one thread well first off I got the parrots on thrusday they came from a lad around my ages witch is 25 he admitted to me he only got them to breed off and make cash and was keeping them in a aviary all year around and told me hen bird dose not like human contact at all and the cock bird when he got him was semi tame, but started to go wild for being in his aviary i got these birds as i have been looking for one for ages but i got the both of them for £700 i wont lie that's what i paid for the pair of them.. so for the improvement since thrusday 7th November to sunday the 10th November, well truth be told as you would expect there only a small improvement if any.... the cock bird that was semi tame will now allow anyone to hand feed him and pet him on the head for around 1 min at a time any longer then that and he gets annoyed.. but its progress... hen bird will now whistle to you when you whistle to her and she will take food out of your hand if you keep whistling and move slowly to her as its sunday im hoping my cage comes tomorrow that i brought for them as atm there in a bam budgie cage that the bloke came with them in feel real bad for them Edited November 10, 2013 by lvlasked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 They will continue to show improvement as you treat them with respect and kindness. Expect it to take a really long time and most adult greys are not cuddly. For them to be whistling and taking food from your hands is great news. It will take months or even years to build trust with them, so give them the best of your time and don't push them too fast. You are improving their lives greatly. It would help to know their history. If they were formerly a mated breeding pair it will be different than if they were companions to humans and just shoved in the same cage with a hope they would breed and create a cash flow. Either way, bless you for making a better life for them. You will be rewarded for your kindness and a quiet gentle approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 I know it take time, im just glad I have a pair after so ment years of talking about it and the (bloke said they have had eggs and chicks) atm there both cleaning each other and the cock bird is feeding the hen bird . just been out to to cut some tree branches just been cleaning the bark off one of them as im going to make a stand of out it some I have cleaned it and treated it and also got some to go in there new cage . also brought some more toys for there new cage so I can change them around once a week so there not playing with the same toys for weeks on end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 That is really great progress already! I can really relate to your excitement and happiness at finally having found your Grey, and two of them at that. They both will sense how pleased you are to become companions and will thrive under such thoughtful care. Thanks for the update. Would love to see pics when you have the time. Are you going to keep their current names or change their names as you get to know them better? Am so glad you three found each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 they have no names my 4year old some wants to call the cock bird ( birdie ) lol but they will need names and photos will come once there out of the cage there in because it makes me look bad, people might think im keeping them into throught my own choice and I am not but as I say new cage be here tomorrow I hope and then ill get some fruits In and toys for them, hopful there start to come out of the cage them and have a little play but atm I think there looking to breed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I am looking forward to seeing some pictures of these two greys, hope you new cage comes tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 well today i was told I could tell how old my birds are by the last 2 numbers on the ring is this true ?? if so the cock bird was born in 2006 and the hen bird born 2001 they olddddddd lol well either way the hen been allowing the cock bird to have sex, but if she dose lay I think I may remove these eggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I am so glad things are progressing well. From your description, both greys seem pretty well-adjusted with human interaction. I guess my only question has to do with their history and your expectations. It seems they are a bonded pair who have bred and had chicks. I have no experience with this at all. Do you hope to keep them as companion greys or breeders? You mentioned that if the female lays eggs, you will remove them. Do you plan to breed them in the future? Is that something you feel ready to do? I assume they share a cage. It has always been my understanding that breeder/pair bonded greys do not really seek human relationships too deeply--though there may be exceptions. I look forward to reading more posts by more experienced members to address this issue. Your situation is rather atypical so I just look forward to hearing and learning more about what comes next for you. By the way--saying they are "OLDDDDDDDD" is not quite true. The male is sexually mature, but only by a few years. The female is older, but by no means "OLD". They can live 50-60 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) hello as I was saying I would do updates 13/11/2013 well first off I shall show what the bloke came around with the parrots in and expected to to keep them in Edited November 13, 2013 by lvlasked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 and now I have them a new home well now for the progress cock bird in all honestly still allows me to pet him now and again and the hen bird has started to sing more and make all different sort of sounds they both seem happy always sleeping on 1 leg and pruning one and other and feeding eachother. and they both will take food from your hand. as for what im looking from them not a lot to be honest im quite happy I have a couple Africa greys after so long in wanting them so anything is a pluss, as for breeding I guess I may take a chick off them if they do lay for me, but i do need to install a nest box into there cage first tho, as my misses would like a cuddle tame parrot so I guess getting a chick off them for free isn't a bad idea - but ill see how they get on first I have brought them 6 toys so far some good food and they getting fruit every other day the cock bird was plucking his neck by the looks of things before I got him but since I have been talking to him and trying to keep them happy his feathers seem to be coming back slowly so touch wood it keeps progressing that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Very nice improvement for your greys. I am very curious to hear how things go for this bonded pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yes, big improvement in the cage! The one you have for them is just like Timber's cage and he loves it. There are places that are awkward to clean in it, but he likes the space and layout so it is worth it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 well they both have come out the cage tonight and eating and drinking and singing and feeding each other again also the cock bird desided to have a flight test around the room hen bird not had a flight test but maybe she have one soon god knows how im get them back in the cage lol the joys im going to have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 here we go all my greys first time out of there cage Uploaded with ImageShack.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Nice new cage. It's sounds like you are doing a good job in making them comfortable and welcome. The way they are responding is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 shame the hen bird wont go back in the cage ? anyone got any tips there not tame so ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 She will probably go in when she is hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I have a canary that I let out daily. He is not tame, I can't handle him. He goes back into his cage in the evening just like clockwork. I believe your greys will do the same, especially when they get hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 15/11/2013 cock bird improved a little more I got a HELLO out of him still dosnt like being touched but that's ok and the hen bird as been singing a lot lately and she gos in and out of the cage when they feel like it now also sprayed them with water today to give them a bath cock bird didn't mind the hen bird didn't like it but they do need a bath once in a while gave them a hand treat after spraying them to reward them for not biting me to bits lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 It was great to tune in today and catch up on the wonderful progress and new home for your two "love birds." I can tell you are over the moon to have them live with you, and I love it that you are enjoying them for just who/what they are which will pay off in spades in the long run. I, too, will be fascinated over time to see how this bonded pair thrives and goes along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 29/11/2013 update well as you would all think progress as slowed down now they know have a nest box just incase but atm there moulting all over the place, they both do actly talk say quite a few words but you have to be out the room so they think there in the house on there own to hear them talk but really good they also always out of the cage now and eating loads food atm due to the moulting ofcourse I still try to pet them when they allow me to so not to stress them out as I have said before there never be silly tame but atleast there ok some times and they go back in the cage now when asked so that's a result they ofcourse are starting to like different fruits now as well as there seeds I do still spray them with a bottle of water now and again to get them to groom and keep the dust down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 18/12/2013 hen bird no improvement but the cock bird wow well first off he now come off the cage to get food off you if your sat down on the sofa he likes flying around the house and sitting with the dogs also he walked on my hand and sat there why I walked around the house not bad ey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Progress indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 18/12/2013 hen bird no improvement but the cock bird wow well first off he now come off the cage to get food off you if your sat down on the sofa he likes flying around the house and sitting with the dogs also he walked on my hand and sat there why I walked around the house not bad ey So good to hear the male is finally getting along well with you. I am sure your girl will come around with all the love and care she is now getting. You have to remember what they've been through, with the previous owner. And it has been my experience with all the birds I have known, the females seem more wary. She is going to be even less trusting because she got poorly treated. Once she realizes that is all in the past and not going to happen again, she will learn to trust you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvlasked Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 im in no rush I got years lmao I hope and he only let you walk around with him and stuff if you can get him off the cage but nothing grapes don't sort out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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