jimmycoop2005 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 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. <object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pf4xijImPY"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pf4xijImPY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object> Try this if that doesn't work edited by: jimmycoop2005, at: 2007/12/07 08:13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatB Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Nice shots, Jimmy! Loved the video. It looks like Cosmo really enjoys YOUR shower, does he like his own shower as much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Great update with photos and video Jimmy!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Nice stuff Jimmy, Didn't see him in the shower with any water on him.LOL Keep them photos coming. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazbaby36 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 great pics and video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted December 8, 2007 Author Share Posted December 8, 2007 haha yeah I'm slowly getting him use to the water part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrap Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Great pics thanks for posting them. Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted December 8, 2007 Author Share Posted December 8, 2007 haha yeah I need his shower perch so he can get a little wet when he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makena Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Wow, you really do have a red factor there!! What a lovely and unique grey!! Cosmo is beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Lovely pictures jimmy, love those red feathers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makena Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Alright thanks for the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 It has stayed in the 30-50s range here. So it is cold but not horrible. Yeah I usually keep the heat on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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