jackk7484 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I have had my 2 1/2 yr. old bird 10 days and he allowed laast owner to cudddle and pet. I could also at first but less and less. he flys to me but allows me minimal petting. now he is even starting to snap at me. How can I find out what I am doing wrong? Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelly_quin Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hi Jack.. Ten days is still pretty early for the parrot to trust you.. he is 2 1/2 so he will have been with his previous owners from a young age. When he flys to yu, let him just sit there and get used to you, then he will let you know when hes ready to take the next step either by climbing onto you or nudging you (thats what adanna did ) You aren't doing anything wrong at all, just let him get used to his surroundings, remember its a massive change for him good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 You are doing nothing wrong, he needs time to bond with you. He was bonded to his previous owner and that is why he allowed him to do those things with him. Since he is 2 1/2 years old and you have only had him 10 days that is in no way long enough for him to learn to trust you. He has to come to trust you before he cn bond with you and then maybe he will allow you to pet and cuddle him and maybe not. Greys are very cautious creatures so you have to give them lots of time and patience. Why don't you introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us a little more about you and this grey of yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyTimneh Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 it's not you doing anything wrong. when you first brought you grey home, he went through a 'honeymoon' phase. everything was new and unknown to him so he didn't want to cause a fuss or cause negative/bad things to happen so he just went with the flow. now, that time is ending, and he realizes you are not his former flockmate so why should you have the right to touch him type thing. He does not know you or have reason to like/trust you right now. Be patient, build trust and a relationship and he may turn into a snugglebug again with time. Also, he is going through the terrible twos and is starting to explore/push boundaries and grow up. all baby parrots like to snuggle, but as they get older than can/does change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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