Acappella Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 So, a couple of exciting moments here yesterday. First, I had Dorian on his play stand in the living room with his travel/outside cage a couple of feet away from it, with plans to take him outside for a while. I went outside to get ready for him, got my weeding supplies, extra water, spray bottle in case he opted for a bath (he loves his outside bathing lol). When I came back into the house, here he was sitting on the top of his travel cage. He can't climb down from his play stand, so he must have flown! Then, later in the day we were in his room and something startled him off his cage and he flew into the closed door, 'landing' on floor. I decided not to run and rescue him,, since he knows how to climb up onto his cage from the floor. But instead of walking over to his cage, he flew from the floor up to his cage. This is the first time ever Dorian has flown from the floor, ever!!! It's taking years, but I think my boy really is realizing what his wings are for. Now we have to work on Mama's habit of rescuing him every time he's in trouble and to give him a chance to figure things out for himself.
murfchck Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 Those are some huge steps! Go Dorian! Are we not supposed to run and rescue them every time? lol I do it, I just call it "bonding", haha!
SullysMom Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 How exciting! What a giant step! He'll be flying around in no time I can definitely relate. When Sully "crashes" to the flown I immediately run to his rescue. Oops
Luvparrots Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 I am so excited for Dorian. Looking forward to seeing a picture/video of him in flight one day, very soon.
Ray P Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 It`s called the HAY TAXI SYNDROME as they learn very quickly how to make you come and get them when they don`t want to fly. My Amazon was that way. She would be walking on the floor and when she wanted up she would walk over to me and look at me with those big eyes and I would give her a lift to where she wanted to go.
danmcq Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 Wow, congrats to you and Dorian!!! Thanks for sharing this.
Acappella Posted June 22, 2014 Author Posted June 22, 2014 He's being as typically slow as he usually is. Dorian's top speed is glacial, even for a grey, but I really do think he's starting to work things out. I know it'll be a case of 'be careful what you wish for' if he does and "whatchadoin?" can follow me around the house at will.lol
birdhouse Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 Yay Dorian!! That's really exciting! Phenix didn't bother to fly around very much after he got his wings back. Dorian might not either. What it did do for Phenix was gave him confidence. I think he became less fear-based after. I also felt like he made more general progress faster from then on. "Faster" by his standards, anyway. ") Hoping this will be good for Dorian's self confidence, too.
Acappella Posted June 22, 2014 Author Posted June 22, 2014 What is hard is that I don't think Dorian was ever allowed to fledge. I don't know this for sure, I'm just guessing, judging by how scared he would get when he 'accidentally' flew when startled. Even if he still chooses mom's taxi service for long distances, I would be thrilled if he started being able to use his wings to fly around a little bit by choice. I agree, I think it would do wonders for his confidence levels.
Timbersmom Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 I have the same situation here with Timber. I mean I don't think he was allowed to fledge. Dorian's flight from the floor is a BIG deal! Guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next
Acappella Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 I was just so excited that I saw him do it, I was in the room with him. I made such a big fuss of him, his little tail was wagging, it was a big moment.
katana600 Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 This is just the happiest news. I have seen signs of Miss Gilbert following Dorian's progress. It is such a big change for him to set out to get what he wants for himself. Well done to create a safety zone for him to evolve and become part of a brave new world. We are celebrating your milestone moment at our house!
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Acappella... how exciting! Its like watching a toddler doing their first steps! How does it feel??? Don't hold back! I LOVE when a paront gets to enjoy an accomplishment! Its an amazing feeling. Nancy
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