MazyAK Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 One month ago I asked the forum how to train an older grey who has always been clipped and never flown, to fly. Mazy is a 13 yrs. old CAG and always been clipped.I received invaluable information, especially from "Dave007" (Definitely a guru) The key truly is patience and consistency. I have now been working with Mazy for a month and she has learned to pull up to stop instead of crashing into a wall or other objects. She takes off my hand and flys to the couch and to her cage top. The distances are short but we increase them as we go. We are working up to landing with precision on a perch and making good progress. Greys do require a lot of attention and patience when training and thanks to folks such as Dave and all the others on this site who have been so helpful, we can all gain and become better bird owners. Thank again Dave007 Bruce & Mazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 That is great news Bruce!! It is always nice to hear how time, effort and proper training techniques always pays off. Thanks for the update. Don't be such a stranger. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 So pleased to hear that Bruce, please keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapala Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Excellent news! Glad your bird is able to enjoy flying and gain some skills at it, even starting so late. Reta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Glad to hear that things are going smoothly. You and he have broken the ice. Things should go more consistantly now. He's got courage, confidence and a landing area. Just use baby steps. Take your time. Pretty soon, your bird will be telling you that he can accomplish more than you think he can. His confidence and your patience is the magic formula here. So far, the blend is the right consistency. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazyAK Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 Thanks all,I've been a little absent as we sent our 2 laptops off for work and now are back online. All 5 kids are home for several weeks. Funny how they demand as much attention as our birds do. Sub freezing temperatures and 3 more feet of snow in 2 weeks and I've had plenty to do. My backhoe and I have become one in the snow plowing zone. I'm back Bruce & Mazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 It's great to have you back Bruce. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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