Taking Max outdoors...

[Guest Skuffy]

Whats the best way to introduce your Grey to the outside...Id like to take Max into my back garden.He's clipped,sits on me,also knows the step-up command,think he'll be ok with me out with him...?:unsure: {Nature-00020095}

[lovemyGreys]

Well if it was me i would still use a harness,i know of greys that have been clipped still taking off,you just need an unexpected gust of wind to lift him & you will be surprised how far a clipped grey can travel or provide an outdoor flight for him

[judygram]

I agree with Tracy, even clipped they can be startled and take flight, there are some threads here that will tell you exactly that so take him out in a small travel cage or on some type of harness, don't take chances with your precious Max.

[Guest Skuffy]

Yeah!!! Just took Max out..I think he loved it...I hear you about the harness I'll get 1 soon,,,atm in my yard i have very high fences....I took a few pics,,there on my profile..:woohoo:

[lovemyGreys]

I still advise a harness, personally i wouldnt take the risk

[Guest Skuffy]

Max Lubbers me to much to ever leave me...I'll take a trip to my local Pet shop later see if i can get him a Harness:blush:

[lovemyGreys]

It only takes something to freak him,a cat, dogs barking,wild birds flying over head i just dont want him to take flight on you & they can.There is a thread here posted by Dan,ill go see if i can dig it out.

[Guest Skuffy]

Im not sure Max will let me put a harness on him,,,Hes only just started to let me stroke down his back and touch his tail,feathers.If i try to stroke his chest he nips me..not hard,but when hes in a trance like state i can more or less touch him all over.Is it easy to get him used to a harness at 9yrs old.?

[lovemyGreys]

I would suggest the aviator harness it comes with instructions on a CD,many members here use the aviator.when you purchase one leave it near Max so he can see it, even play with it in front of him,let him join in if he will.It may take time,one of mine put it on the first day with no problems,my other would run a mile !Take it at Max's pace,but the CD is clear to follow.I just dont want you posting that Max has flown away People do take chances & that is entirely their decision,but i would not risk loosing one of mine.

[Guest Skuffy]

Thanks for the info..I'll check the aviator harness out asap..

[Guest Skuffy]

Yes!!! Just found a few aviator harness and there very cheap in the Uk http://www.allpetz.co.uk/#/parrotharnesses/4525286724

 

 

Have a quick look...Is this what i need..?

[judygram]

Yes it is Skuffy:)

[danmcq]

Hi Skuffy,

 

Be very careful. I had my Conure clipped (Jake) and thought he could not fly either, but he got spooked and we had a nightmare on our hands.

 

Here's the link to the thread about Jake flying off:

 

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/29632-check-wing-clip-jake-is-gone.html#29632

[Guest Skuffy]

Awwwwwwww..I just read that...I won't be taking Max out again without a harness...And yes whoever clipped him b4 i got him took his flight feather right off the poor bird can't even glide..he drops like a rock...hes only jumped to me twice and missed..The first time i brought him home i was sat in the front room,he jumped for me...and once as i walked passed him...Think the fall frighten him so he now holds tight..

[lovemyGreys]

Thanks Dan

[judygram]

Thanks Dan for providing that link, it just takes one little spook and a quick second and your baby is gone, maybe forever and they are too precious to take the risk.

[casper]

Its just not worth the risk after reading that link. I had tears in my eyes.They are to precious.

[lovemyGreys]

{Feel-bad-0002006A}dont cry Caroline,but we cant stress enough,a clipped bird can gain flight & in Dans case fly off.Dans link is a warning & hopefully members will think twice about taking their greys out without any safety back up

[Guest Skuffy]

Off to get Max a Harness today...B) Don't worry he'll not be going out again with out it on...

 

Pls don't think i am some idiot...My yard is very large enclosed we were sat on the ground at the side of a very High fence,NOT 1 bit of wind was in the air,theres no way on Earth if i thought for 1 sec he cud have been lifted by wind wud i have taken him outside.I understand they still have uplift left in there wings and may be blow away.I wasn't but 1 foot away from him either,just took a few Pics of him then brought him right back in..So no more worries Grey Lovers..I won't take him out again..I promisexxxB)

[lovemyGreys]

We dont think your an idiot at all Skuffy Good luck with the harness, are you able to buy one local ? or will you have to buy from the internet ? go for the aviator if you can

[judygram]

Don't be silly Skuffy, if we thought you were an idiot we would have told you so,:laugh: you are just better informed now.

[Guest Skuffy]

Yeahhhhhhhhhhh!!!! I got Max his first Harness a Nice Pritty red 1,,Hope he likes it...ATM hes just giving it the once over...lol..Hes Laughing at it..

[judygram]

Skuffy if you got the aviator one it comes with a dvd that you should watch before using and putting the harness where Max can see it and get used to its presence is good, hopefully you will have no problem with it.

[Guest Skuffy]

Its called The Premier Feather Tether...They have to order me the Aviator Harness...but i'll get 1...He just looks at this 1,,,I'll play with him at play time with it...see what he does..:woohoo:

[lovemyGreys]

Thats the way to go, let him get the feel for it & see it means him no harm !