Am I doing something wrong?

[jimmycoop2005]

This morning I got Cosmo out he was fine, I played with him and pet him and put him on his play stand. He stayed up there for about 15 minutes, and I tried to give him a bath by misting him with a spray bottle. I sprayed him a couple of times and he backed away and I knew he didn't approve of it. So I stopped he then flew off his stand and glided down to the floor. I picked him up (he came to me) and I put him in his cage. I talked to him for about 30 min. went on here, went back talked to him again and he got next to me and started going to sleep. I let him nap then later I saw he was playing I tried to get him out to put him on his stand and he would put one leg up and grab his cage with the other. I thought okay he doesn't want out right now. I left him alone and went on doing homework came back an hour later he was eating I talked to him for a few minutes and tried again to get him out. He did the same thing. I left him alone and just sat beside him and talked to him. He was fluffing up his feathers (I heard that is a sign of being uncomfortable) so I left him alone again. Now I am wondering if I have done something wrong?

[Guest briansmum]

fluffing up feathers is usually a sign of being content.. unless he was sat on the bottom of his cage? but if he was on his perch, he's eating, and playing in his cage normally then i would say he's probably just a bit annoyed at the misting and thinks if he comes out, you're going to do it again. don't worry he'll get over it. try opening the door and sitting a bit away with something he likes to entice him out.

 

is misting the only method of batheing you have tried?. i know they hate the water but they really do need a shower once in a while, you can't give in everytime he doesn't like something best to get him used to it whil he is young.

[kelly]

yeah i agree, mine doesnt like been misted he really hates it. so i went and bought a cat litter tray and filled it with tepid water i put it on a towel in the middle of the room and leave him to it although he doesnt get in it fully he loves to splash in it like a child in a paddeling pool he particully likes it if i play splashing also with my fingers he gets all excited !:silly:

[kelly]

yeah i agree, mine doesnt like been misted he really hates it. so i went and bought a cat litter tray and filled it with tepid water i put it on a towel in the middle of the room and leave him to it although he doesnt get in it fully he loves to splash in it like a child in a paddeling pool he particully likes it if i play splashing also with my fingers he gets all excited !:silly:

[jimmycoop2005]

briansmum wrote:

fluffing up feathers is usually a sign of being content.. unless he was sat on the bottom of his cage? but if he was on his perch, he's eating, and playing in his cage normally then i would say he's probably just a bit annoyed at the misting and thinks if he comes out, you're going to do it again. don't worry he'll get over it. try opening the door and sitting a bit away with something he likes to entice him out.

 

is misting the only method of batheing you have tried?. i know they hate the water but they really do need a shower once in a while, you can't give in everytime he doesn't like something best to get him used to it whil he is young.

 

No he was on his swing, this is his 3rd day at my house. I just want to make sure I'm doing every thing right so he loves me.

[BMustee]

I would wait a little while before misting him again. As everyone else has said greys don't like water and they can get mad at you for giving them a bath. My grey HATES getting wet and you would think I was killing him when I put him in the tub for a spray. Wait until you have a close bond before doing something that will tick him off.

[Guest briansmum]

if he was on his swing and puffy then he's a happy little bird. i saw your video on youtube, you're doing well with stepping up and he seems to enjoy being with you. you're doing a great job.

 

BMustee is right, wait until you have a really strong bond before trying the misting again, in the mean time perhaps offer a shallow dish of water with some toys in and have a splash yourself

[chapala]

I think given his reaction to the first misting, I'd wait a little bit until he gets to know you better. When the bond is there, then you can mist him and let him know it's just a part of life. But since he's been there such a short time, I'd take it slowly with the bathing at first. Just my opinion

[judygram]

Your opinion sounds like mine, Reta, I would wait until he settles in more, some greys are more forgiving than others and some hold grudges.

[jimmycoop2005]

Yeah, I am just worried. Thanks for all the help. This morning he was kind of hard to get out but I finally did. He has been on his perch for about an hour cleaning himself. So I think he is fine now.