Peachaburra Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 We picked Grey Bird up yesterday afternoon. We talked and sang to him during the car ride. He was stressed in the beginning, but after he calmed down, he whistled a bit. When we got home, he happily walked into his cage from the travel crate, and as he did this he happily spoke. He seemed very happy to go back in his cage. Grey Bird is cage bound, but he does not seem to be "aggressive". Even when we reached in to towel him, he didn't try to bite or attack, just run away. He has taken grapes and a nut very gently from my hand. But the best thing, as I was going to give him a grape, he put put his head down and shook it, asking me for scritches! He seems to be taking things well, but I know it has to be hard for him. He has been with his owner since he was a baby on four hand feedings a day, and he is 20 years old. We are going to take things very slow, at his pace. We will work on coming out of the cage when he is ready. Right now, I am in my bedroom and I can hear him making cute sounds from the other room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Here's wishing you good luck with Grey Bird getting adapted to your home easily. I am looking forward to watching and hearing about how he bonds with the established flock. A big welcome to the Grey family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 What a precious cutie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileysPapa Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yay! Hope all works out well. As you've said, take things slow and let him decide what's next. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Welcome Grey Bird. I love the one little red factor feather at his neck. I know you have other big bird experience so you know this, but that cage is really small. Do you have plans to upgrade it after he settles in a little bit? My Dorian was totally cage bound for his first year+ with me, but at least his cage was a decent size. I know you can't make too many changes too fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 What a sweet face! Looking forward to hearing about your progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoow Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Aw yay! Hope all goes well for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 He has sweet expression in those eyes, the red feather may be from a follicle damaged by plucking. My Pookie bird has those kind of red feathers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 What a cutie pie! You guys will be buds in no time i bet! Congrats again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 He has done very well for his initial transition. I would have expected some hair raising growls and reluctance to eat at first. For him to come from his travel cage to his main cage, to take food from your hand is a really good sign. To top it off by asking you for a scritch is just heartwarming and encouraging. I am so happy for this to be the introduction to your home. When Miss Gilbert came home she looked a lot like he does now, with her little fluffy grey underwear showing some wear. Even if he stays this way forever, he would be adorable. I am looking forward to following your progress. Congrats on the adoption and successful transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Grey Bird looks adorable and I predict good things to come to you and him in the near future, keep us informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedawg Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 What a sweet face - He certainly does not look aggressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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