timmy t parrot Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Ok we got a new perch for timmy and he will not go near it, Will i have to introduce him to it a little at a time or put it in the room with him as you can probably tell i have no idea what to do any help will be much appreciated. tom and timmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 When I got Timber's play stand, I had to put it right beside his cage. After a few days of giving it the stink eye, he got curious and checked it out. It often takes time, sometimes a lot of time, for them to accept something new. I have bought toys that he wouldn't touch for six months. I also used lures to get him to get on the playstand. Like putting a peanut where he couldn't quite reach it without putting a foot on the stand etc. In my experience, Timmy's reaction isn't unusual at all for a grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Use a ladder, perch or rope to connect Timmy's cage to the new perch. Then put toys and treats near it, but still on his cage. As he gets more confident, put things where he would have to reach onto the new perch and eventually where he has to stand on the new perch stand. It may take some time or he may suddenly decide fun things happen on his new perch. We just got one that looks just like yours. We have had Gilbert three years. She is still frightened if I move it while she is on it. Another thing that helps is to cover that shiny pan with whatever you use to line his cage. We use newspaper or sometimes paper towels on the floor stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Something like that, I think I'd just make part of the furniture. Literally. I'd try putting near a sofa or chair that gets a good bit of use & use it like a coffee table. You know how they love to get into things you leave around...?!? Maybe try leaving "bird bait" like paper cups, napkins, book, etc on it. Then just wait him out. Whatever else you do, totally act like you don't want him on it any more than any other furniture in the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Everyone has given you good advice. Boy, the length we go to for our babies - even underhanded sneaky ways to get them to play on something! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Don't get mad at me! It looks boring! Hang a small pinata, or better yet, hang your checkbook registrar on it. Now... you will see some action! LOL If a grey can't " destroy or shred it", its boring! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 All greys react to new things like its out to kill them so they have to be introduced gradually, the others have given some good advice and I bet soon Timmy will be all over it, just give him some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 The more "no big deal," and nonchalant you are about it and around, the faster Timmy will relax about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Some greys like toys, some don't. Sophie is a " shredder", preferring to destroy anything paper. She doesn't like the wooden toys we buy her, BUT... she LOVES when Sean comes home from hunting camp, and he has found her a " cherry tree", that he cut down. Of course, we have to clean it... then.... she is interested. I'm sure, she is only interested, because Sean brought it home for her. Sean is the BEST! I wonder, if I bought her a wooden toy, and told her, " Sean found this for you"... what would her reaction be? Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy t parrot Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 ah well we've tryed all that but he doesnt seem interested, yet seems to love taking it out on me when we try, the last few days hes been a real little git biteing me and digging his claws into my skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeGrey Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I'm by no means an expert, having only had a Grey for 2 years now. But, here is my advice for what I have seen as a 100% foolproof way to get your Grey to go on any new surface: 1. Place a laptop computer on new playstand. Tell Timmy, "This is a computer, it is not for birds." 2. Place important mail on the playstand. Tell Timmy, "This is mail. Do not touch it." 3. Place your bowl of cereal on the playstand. Tell Timmy, "This is mine. Your food is in your dish." After you select one of the three choices above, turn your back and walk 3-5 ft away. Your little darling will be on the playstand destroying/devouring all the things that are off-limits to him. I have a different but similar method that works for dogs. Only you use bacon ... or a freshly baked loaf of bread that is cooling. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 LOL Good idea JakeGrey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy t parrot Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 lol yes JakeGreyi know that behavior well timmys favrote one is to sit on my shoulder wait till i have a cup of tea then aim to drink as much as he can before i stop him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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