Cosmo update

[jimmycoop2005]

Here are a few new pics, if I only knew he was going to be doing this I would have waited on the topsy contest I have also put a video of him hanging out with me while I'm getting ready to take a shower. He is mumbling a lot now, he usually just makes the "kisses" noise as you can see.

 

 

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edited by: jimmycoop2005, at: 2007/12/07 08:13

[KatB]

Nice shots, Jimmy! Loved the video. It looks like Cosmo really enjoys YOUR shower, does he like his own shower as much?

[danmcq]

Great update with photos and video Jimmy!! :-)

[judygram]

That first pic really shows off his red factor feathers, thanks Jimmy for the pictures and video, great job and keep up the good work.

[nevjoe]

Nice stuff Jimmy, Didn't see him in the shower with any water on him.LOL

Keep them photos coming.

 

Joe

[shazbaby36]

great pics and video

[jimmycoop2005]

haha yeah I'm slowly getting him use to the water part

[fourtrap]

Great pics thanks for posting them.

 

Benny

[Laurie]

That's probably very smart of you to get him used to the shower. I don't think I'd dare try that with Klaus as he likes to hang on me too much. Clothing helps a lot! LOL

[jimmycoop2005]

haha yeah I need his shower perch so he can get a little wet when he wants.

[ziggy]

Hey Jimmy,

Great video of Cosmo and also the pics. Nice looking grey. I have to ask you said he was to get used to the water. Do you give him any baths yet. He should be getting a bath at least 2 to 3 times a week. Just thought I would throw that out at you.

[Makena]

Wow, you really do have a red factor there!! What a lovely and unique grey!! Cosmo is beautiful!!

[lovemyGreys]

Lovely pictures jimmy, love those red feathers

[jimmycoop2005]

I am trying to show him that the shower water doesn't hurt me, right now. I have tried misting him and he defiantly didn't like that. Do you think I should try lowering him into the water while on my hand?

[Makena]

I would just continue to allow him to watch you in the shower for a while. If you force him into the water he is going to have a negative assocation with it. You are also still developing your relationship with him. Forcing him under the water could make him resentful of you as well. And if there is one thing I have learned about greys... they sure can hold a grudge! Your baby is young enough that you should be able to train him to take a shower.

 

We brought Makena into the shower for about a month before actually getting him wet. After he started getting really comfortable with the shower (would fall asleep on the rod) we started putting him on our arm. We would hold part of our arm under the stream without getting him wet and let him explore it. After many times doing this he finally decided he wanted to check out the water. At first he would just drink from it but over time he started to really get into it and completely drench himself. Now all we do is stick him on his shower perch and he runs right over to the stream if he wants a shower. It takes a lot of patience and time. Hope that helps

[jimmycoop2005]

Yeah it does, I know they hold a grudge really well. When I misted (beside) him he freaked and wouldn't have anything to do with me that whole day.

 

I will wait it out, I would like to get a shower perch so I can let him choose to go to the water like you said.

[judygram]

Jimmy, several of the members have suggested using water cooler than what we usually use when we take showers, that a lot of them prefer cool water over warm if that helps any, you could try it.

[jimmycoop2005]

Alright thanks for the suggestion.

[Laurie]

I agree with not pushing the issue of putting him into the water just yet. I think just being in the room with you while you shower exposes him to some nice humidity that he probably needs right now. You're in Virginia, right? Probably not as cold as here in Michigan but I think it's possible you're running your heat, which makes for some very dry conditions.

[jimmycoop2005]

It has stayed in the 30-50s range here. So it is cold but not horrible. Yeah I usually keep the heat on.