squarking!

[carlosrugby]

sorry if this is a reqular post but i've looked through some frequent posts and could'nt find anything,

 

well my mother has just got two african greys but one of them seems really scared and if you go near the cage it squarks at you and raises its wings likes its scared.

 

also it only really happens when your stood up not as much when your sat down.

 

i know the new envoiroment could be the reason but was wondering what i could do to gain his trust while he settles

 

any help is much apreciated!

 

Post edited by: carlosrugby, at: 2008/07/28 22:19<br><br>Post edited by: carlosrugby, at: 2008/07/28 22:23

[casper]

Could you give anymore details about the greys. How old are they? Are they both in the same cage or seperate ones? How long have you had them etc. This would help eveyone to give you some advice. Caroline.

[carlosrugby]

yes sorry! there roughley 2 years old, there in the same cage, and i've had them 2 days.

 

the story is that my brother owned 3 african greys billy, charlie and manu. but manu was fighting with billy so we took manu and charlie as my brother said they were close (not sure on all the facts) although this morning manu seemed quite lively today making lots of noise but chasing charlie around the cage i don't know at this stage wether it's a good sign or bad sign.

[lovemyGreys]

Have they always been caged together ? Have you interacted with these two greys when they lived with your brother ? It will take them time to settle,as you said you noticed when your stood up he squarks,he may see you as a threat,he may be scared,sit down next to them,talk to them,reassure them etc..it will take time & patience to gain their trust.

Can you handle either bird ? do they have time outside of the cage ?

[carlosrugby]

thanks for the reply, i have'nt started to handle them yet but will be hoping to soon as i've never tried it, im pretty sure my brother used to have them out but im not sure about the one that squarks as my brother hasn't had her that long. also i think they've been caged together about 2 months now,

 

i also noticed today that they was been sick in each others mouths, my dad said this is something they do when mating but im not so sure!

[lovemyGreys]

They were just regurgitating,bringing up food for eachother,they are obviously bonded to eachother,it's very very unlikely that pet greys will breed.I would if you can,let them have time out of the cage,leave the door open for them if you cant handle them,leave their food inside the cage so when their hungry they will return to eat,be patient with them,it's very early days.