Guest Skuffy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I still advise a harness, personally i wouldnt take the risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Thanks for the info..I'll check the aviator harness out asap.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Yes it is Skuffy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Thanks Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Its just not worth the risk after reading that link. I had tears in my eyes.They are to precious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 {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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thats the way to go, let him get the feel for it & see it means him no harm ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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