Softus Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Hello everyone. Just a quick question and any responses will be helpful.I am doing some research on how colours evoke different behaviors. I have been working with two african greys, and have results, but would love some anecdotal evidence that could either support or appose my findings. Have any of you guys ever noticed your greys reacting to colours from clothing, enrichment, food, anything. I would really appreciate any type of response. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo's Mom Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Well, that would be fun! Just a note of caution tho - some greys might be afraid of something because of a negative experience / scary experience from a previous owner! My grey, Echo, doesn't like ANY nail polish on my fingernails, so I don't wear any or she tries to pull my nails off She doesn't like black baseball caps, but any other colour is fine She doesn't like a plain boring hemp coloured boing, it is has to be multi-coloured I've had Echo since she was about 5 months old ... and she hasn't had any other owners, or "traumatic" experiences ... so her likes / dislikes are personality - not "fear" based from consequences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 My grey Corky knows basic colors and does not like blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I never had any problems with Peanut (TAG) biting me until I got a red cell phone. Now I have to be careful. My daughter said he didn't like red even when he was still a baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Timber does not like orange. He was terrified of the mini pumpkin I bought for him the first year he was with me. I've noticed since that he doesn't like orange toys either. He will, however, eat cooked sweet potatoes. Maybe size has something to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoow Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I don't think there's any colours that Alfie is adverse to. I can't think of any time that he has reacted badly to something simply because of its colour. He's always been surrounded by different colours and I've never noticed him preferring or disliking certain colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I posted... but I guess it didn't go thru. Sophie could give a hoot about color! She loves all colors I guess, or is color blind! LOL! I am crazy for color. I love all pastels, purples, blues blood red... so my entire house has vibrant colors. She seems to like all the rooms. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 With all the many things that are apt to get a reaction from Miss Gilbert we have had no incidents related to color of objects. However... perhaps the way she scurries across her cage playtop to race for the cover of safety inside her cage whenever I am near may be an indication she does not like my particular color of human. Mmmm, can't be, hubby is the same shade, gray hairs and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 katana600... Miss Gilbert LOVES you, and does love your color of human! She knows you are her " safety net"... and without you, her stress level would go for a 10/10!!!!!! Small steps.... grey steps! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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