Bertbert Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 When I got Gizmo about 2 months ago at a year, he didn't talk, just whistled. Now on command I taught him to make chicken noises, laser gun noises, we're working on an evil laugh, water noises and "feed me cookies!". The only trick I taught him is to shake hands/foot and finger. Question is: I am ready for a new trick, what is the best way in your opinion to teach him to hang upside down/play dead on the floor or table. And: how would I go about teaching him to dance or something there abouts? TIA Brittany PS. Good bird dancing video if you haven't already seen it! http://youtube.com/watch?v=FYcqGWajKCQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'm not sure if you can teach him to hang upside down, that's something they do naturally when playing As for playing dead i know some greys do lie on their backs but this an unnatural position for them to be in,many of the smaller birds such as conures dont mind it but dont force your grey. For the dancing i play music to my greys & say "lets boogie " i bob up & down & sway from side to side !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Could we get a videoB) of you teaching your Greys how to Dance Tracy, a video is worth a thousand words. That way we can all see how to "Get Down" properly. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 :laugh: I'll try over the weekend Dan just for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Yes, maybe if I show Klaus a video of Tracy and her birds kickin' it, he'll get into dancing as well. I dance (gently) with Klaus on my shoulder and I'm not sure but I think he'd prefer I didn't. (And NO I am not a bad dancer!) Also, I have seen "dancing" perches. They are flexible and you attach them to the side of the cage, put on the music and watch 'em go. I don't have one of those for Klaus (yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I've never heard of "dancing perches", I'll have to check those out, but in the meantime I look forward to seeing a video of Tracy teaching her greys to dance, or "get down" LOL:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody6 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Yes, lets see that video. It will be an awesome teaching tool. I like the phase "lets boogie"...I think my boys would enjoy teaching the greys that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertbert Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 That's something I can definately see my family doing! lol B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylew Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Great idea about the video, bring it on, I can't wait to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Yea Tracy, let's see you GET DOWN & BOOGIE!! :woohoo: :woohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 :blush: Geez what have i started, ok ill see what i can come up with this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'll be waiting...........{Feel-good-000200A2} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Me too, see Penny she thought we had forgotten all about it, but we won't let her forget, she promised and she will deliver, you go girl!!!:laugh: :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyparrot Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 im still waiting for this video!!!! VIDEO... VIDEO... VIDEO.... :woohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Tracy you have had long enough now. You need to set an example and deliver what you said you would! Boogie on down!!! {Feel-good-0002006E} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Liath loves to dance. Once the has a good beat, she is off. I didnt teach her this, but whenever I saw her do it I would say "Dance Liath" so now she will dance on command. Here is a short clip of her giving it loads to a Madonna song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFa2XDM1aUw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 LOL Siobha - Great video of Liath dancing. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 {Feel-good-000200BB} Great moves Liath ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiloForever Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 This is how I started to get my grey to play with me upside down... Now he is constantly asking for it. He comes to me lift one of his feet up, lean on one side, grab on my finger and flip on his back...he loves it! (I will try to get a clip of him doing that...its hard because he gets distracted as soon as I get the cam...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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