Hello again to Charlie!

[Charlie's Mom]

Hi everyone!

 

I have adopted a 11 month old CAG about 3 weeks ago, his name is Charlie. Now Charlie is not a new member to the forum, but his mommy is, Lol.

 

Charlie lived with another forum member, but due to unfortunate circumstances, she had to make the difficult decision to rehome him. That is where I come in.

 

We started out with a couple of slightly painfully bites, but I see progress every day, which is awesome.

 

I have started clicker training, and I am so proud of how clever he is! In 3 weeks he has learned to turn, shake my finger with his foot, touch and shake his head "no" upon request! He seems very keen and exited to learn. I also got hold of the avian harness, which believe me, is not easy in South Africa, as it is imported and expensive, lol. But he already knows which hole to put his head through to get his treat!

 

For the first time today he just hung out on my lap without wanting to get back to his cage the moment I stop feeding treats as well. The joy that gave me was beyond words!

 

Although he still won't allow me to pet him, every day we are getting closer and bonding little by little.

 

Not sure if he is a he or a she yet, but we have an appointment with the vet on the 23d for DNA and microchipping. Will let you know.

 

Edited December 14, 2014 by Charlie's Mom

[Luvparrots]

Hello to Charlie and his Mom! Welcome to the Grey family. Charlie is quite handsome and can't wait to hear more about how the introduction is going! Thank you Charlie's Mom for re-homing Charlie!!!!

[Timbersmom]

Hello and welcome! It sounds like you are making great progress with Charlie. Good luck and God bless

[Brat Birds]

Welcome to Charlie's new Mom and hello again to Charlie. You two are doing wonderfully!! I need two people to get a harness on my Grey! LOL Charlie is still very young, so I am thinking you have lots of pets and hugs coming.

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

Welcome to Charlie and his mom! Eleven months, is just a baby! The world is ready and waiting for you.... Nancy

[katana600]

Congratulations on your new companion and welcome to our forum. You are getting off to a good start with Charlie. He has had a living start in life and like Nancy said, he is still very much a baby. You will win his heart in no time. It is going to be an adventure for both of you. Thanks for joining us. We learn from every new and unique grey family and will cheer for your success and brainstorm for problem solving along with you.

[Greywings]

Welcome among us, glad to hears your patience and willingness to learn are matching Charlies' good job and a good beginning for you both.

[Charlie's Mom]

I have the best news ever! I was allowed my first headscratch today after having Charlie for about a month. It felt like such a victory. I can not tell you how stoked I am right now!

[Timbersmom]

That is great news and good for "grey" time. You are making good progress!

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

That is fantastic! We realize, when we have made progress! It is usually true, and the trust just keeps coming! Nancy

[katana600]

Congratulations on your trust promotion. You have every right to be stoked, chuffed and delighted. It's a big step in a positive trend for you and Charlie. My little friend Miss Gilbert willingly bows her head and solicits scratches from everyone who walks past her cage while we are away from home for an extended time. She has only let me scratch her head twice in a month. Treat his acceptance with awe and appreciation, he has chosen to accept you. That's just a balm to my soul, thanks for the update.

Edited December 21, 2014 by katana600
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[Charlie's Mom]

Update: We visited the vet today, and it is official......Charlie is a boy!

 

We also got rid of the ring that was bothering him and he now has a microchip as well.

 

Both him and Milo got the thumbs -up and declared in very good condition.

 

I am so happy!

 

Now I just want to teach him to say: "I have a microchip, take me to the vet" if someone asks his name! Lol

[Timbersmom]

LOL Good idea on the phrase in response to his name! On the other hand, good luck getting Charlie to say ANYTHING you want him to say. Timber tends to say everything BUT what I try to teach him. And yes, I think he knows exactly what he is doing!