Mahi - 6 months old African Grey - lovely treat :)

[crazyinstinct]

The "recommended" minimum size for a cage housing of Grey is 36” long x 36 “ wide x 40” high. Yet, bigger the better...

Length and width are most important. Bar spacing should be 3/4" to no more than 1-3/8".

You must ensure your bird as much as possible out of cage time.

 

Thank you MKparrot.

Regarding out of cage time, Mahi is still getting used to us as its been around 11 days with us - but I can't wait for the time Mahi will want out Also, as Mahi doesn't step up or even allow us to touch her body, I don't know when would be a good time to give out of cage time. Her wings are intact and it gives me a feeling that I am not yet capable of retrieving her without any trouble to her. I know patience and constant talking and assuring will make her comfortable with time, and I think it will really need enough time. Any advices on this one for me?

Edited December 23, 2013 by crazyinstinct

[MKparrot]

Do you know if Mahi was hand feed or not? Bonding and taming is very dependable of this.

Also, you may leave the "Introduction room" and start posting your questions and info in new threads in appropriate rooms (depending on the nature of the issue). This way you will get more info from forum members.

[Danny Kwok]

Hi, welcome to you and Mahi. I am concern more on you as caring for a Grey like Mahi is not easy. Do not put too much tension on yourself. Grey will adapt to the situation around him. But nevertheless you got to provide the necessity he needs. Try to talk to him more often and show him you hand… let him familiarize to your hand. Remember only allow him to step up to your hand when taking him out of the cage. Do not grab his body as this is a sign of enemy catching the prey. Don't worry if on the matter on whether he will go back to his cage after taking him out. Grey likes to be outside of the cage. Grey adapts to routine lifestyle. Example if you bring him out at 7am and put him back at 7pm and after 1 month, he will automatically do that on his own.

 

MKParrot was right, if he is hand-fed, he should not be afraid of hand. Only thing that makes him afraid is he is not hand-fed or he is being abused when was young. Be patient and you will be rewarded. I have a 7 month Grey now and his name is Angel. I got him back at 3 months old when he was half weaned but able to stand on a perch and find his food. I begin with talking to him for 5 minutes. It was weird with no respond. But I could feel that he is pacify whenever I talk to him bcoz he will slowly fall asleep. Now he is so active and so talkative with "Donald Duck" voice all the time…. that could be my reward…. hahaha.

[crazyinstinct]

Hi, welcome to you and Mahi. I am concern more on you as caring for a Grey like Mahi is not easy. Do not put too much tension on yourself. Grey will adapt to the situation around him. But nevertheless you got to provide the necessity he needs. Try to talk to him more often and show him you hand… let him familiarize to your hand. Remember only allow him to step up to your hand when taking him out of the cage. Do not grab his body as this is a sign of enemy catching the prey. Don't worry if on the matter on whether he will go back to his cage after taking him out. Grey likes to be outside of the cage. Grey adapts to routine lifestyle. Example if you bring him out at 7am and put him back at 7pm and after 1 month, he will automatically do that on his own.

 

MKParrot was right, if he is hand-fed, he should not be afraid of hand. Only thing that makes him afraid is he is not hand-fed or he is being abused when was young. Be patient and you will be rewarded. I have a 7 month Grey now and his name is Angel. I got him back at 3 months old when he was half weaned but able to stand on a perch and find his food. I begin with talking to him for 5 minutes. It was weird with no respond. But I could feel that he is pacify whenever I talk to him bcoz he will slowly fall asleep. Now he is so active and so talkative with "Donald Duck" voice all the time…. that could be my reward…. hahaha.

 

Thanks for your response.

Mahi was not hand-fed before, I got her from a Pet store and she was very afraid since. Now she seems to be settling, but is still afraid to an extent if we go close. So I'm just trying to keep distant and talk to her. She often feels sleepy when I do that - so I thought I was boring her... LOL

 

Good to know about Angel, very sweet name, btw )

[crazyinstinct]

Do you know if Mahi was hand feed or not? Bonding and taming is very dependable of this.

Also, you may leave the "Introduction room" and start posting your questions and info in new threads in appropriate rooms (depending on the nature of the issue). This way you will get more info from forum members.

 

Not hand-fed before, I'm afraid. She was purchased from a pet store.

Thanks for the tip, I'll post questions in their relevant threads.

Edited December 24, 2013 by crazyinstinct
Just posted a question in the cage thread. Thanks.

[Danny Kwok]

Hi, sorry for late reply. I was busy lately with all the festive season stuff. It's very normal when she felt sleepy whenever you talk to her. That is the best time for her to recognize your voice and make her familiar with your presence. Do speak something you want her to learn or say next time. Example "sweet sweet love" which I used to say when I just got Angel back. Whenever I said this words, it's like bedtime 'story', his eyes will slowly close. Now, whenever he sees me, he will either say "Hello" or "Sweet". He still cannot say the whole sentence. Be patient as your Grey is not hand tamed. Maybe you can look at it as a companion, someone that you love but still not ready to love you back. I know it sounds silly, but just make a way so that you will not give up on her. Cheers!

[crazyinstinct]

Thank you everyone for the replies.

I have an urgent query and I have posted it in the Training room, kindly assist as much as you can.

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?201042-CAG-out-of-cage-since-1-day-Urgent-help-needed

Thank you very much!