jyack1 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hi All - family of four in NJ with a new TAG. Bellisimo is 4 months old. We are new to parrots so learning lots. One current issue I could use some advice on is flying off its perch (atop its cage). He doesn't want to stay up there and I have been putting him back on after the dive bombs and saying Be Careful. I fear he will crash and hurt himself. After three times I do not return him to outside perch. Thoughts? Thanks for the forum! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Welcome Joe and Bellisimo!! To get him, to stay on his perch, you will need to just keep putting him back a 100 times if needed. These Greys are very intelligent and if they know you will give up after try 3, they will go the 4th knowing you will keep them. :-) It's GreYt having you here and looking forward to hearing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernathy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hi and welcome! Maybe you could try putting a toy of two where he can play with them while on his stand? With our tag, when he's occupied or tired he's great. When he gets bored and we're trying to do things that don't involve him, he can be a pill :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hello jyack and bellismo You will find lots of advice here I'm new and I have learnt such a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Hello Joe and welcome to the family, so glad you could join us and we look forward to hearing more about you and Bellisimo. That is an unusual name for a grey but I like it. Please read thru the many threads for lots of useful information, including putting them back on the perch, and do ask any and all questions you may have and we will help you in any way we can. If you have any pictures of Bellisimo you would like to share with us we would love to see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibanks Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Hello & Welcome to the Forum Joy. I agree with a previous post, your going to have to just keep putting your bird back until it gets the idea that that is where you wish it to be. They can be stubborn but your bird is young, and you are to be the teacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Hey Joe, glad you and Bellisimo have joined us. There is alot of great knowledge and advice here. Can't wait to see some pics of your family.:cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Welcome here, Joe! Your little one is just learning the ins and outs of flying and practice makes perfect. I understand you are worried about crashes. Make sure and take Bellsimo around and let him touch windows and mirrors and figure out they are solid. You may also want to close curtains and blinds when he is flying about. It will take patience on your part but the flying should improve and by allowing your baby to learn this you give them added self confidence which is good for a grey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Hi and welcome Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrew5 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Hello and Welcome Joe and Bellisimo Looking forward to hearing from you and Bellisimo and some pics. We love pics here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyack1 Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Here is a nice shot of Bellisimo in the sunlight. I hope you can see why we named him like we did. The sun showed a blue tint to his chest feathers! A real ladies (or is that hen's) bird!! Anyway we are settling in with our new family member. He is definitely more comfy with us. He does have a habit of wanting to crawl up to your shoulder. He has a nervous chirp that he does constantly until he gets up there. I am not certain that I want him there and I've read many posts about this. We'll see if we can get him confident without being up there. Does anyone else have the chirp thing going on?? <br><br>Post edited by: jyack1, at: 2008/10/21 02:38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 That is one good looking bird. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photography.<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2008/10/21 03:37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 He is a sweet looking Tag and yes there is a slight blue tint to his feathers in the sunlight. Most greys do head for the shoulder as that is the highest point without going for the head, if you don't want him up there then you will have to keep him from going up there by taking your other arm and stopping him. This will take a while but eventually he will learn that he is not allowed up there and quit trying. I do allow my grey on my shoulder but I trust her, she comes down when I ask and I keep an eye out and watch her body language and if I have any doubts I keep her off. Thanks for sharing a picture of Bellisimo, he is a lady killer all right. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Beautiful TAG you have there. yes, they do have a little baby chirp they make when happy, want you etc. The will continue to do this the rest of their lives especially for their most loved one in the family. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 What a beautiful Tag you have there. Thankyou for sharing that lovely picture with us. Caroline:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 He is a gorgeous baby, looks very healthy and happy. I'm glad he is settling in well with you and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaxtersMom Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hello and welcome here. That is a mighty fine looking grey you have there:) Looking forward to hearing more about you and your flock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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