Howlong do I give it?

[Norahnic237]

Hi guys

Hope you are all well.

Just looking for some advice really. I have had an African Grey before but he was an old bird so sadly I only had a short time with him.

I have now got a new bird. She was very badley treated then taken in by a wonderful family that have worked very hard with her. I got her yesterday and she has already given me so much joy!!

She was always out of her cage with the other family, so I know she comes in and out, but how long should I give it until I start letting her out? I was advised to leave her in her cage for a while to let her get used to us? What do you think. I am dying to get her out, but I dont want to distress her by doing so to early.

Thanks guys

xnx

[Caspersmum]

One question that might affect how you do this is where her cage is - is it in the living room or does she have a quiet room herself?

 

I don't know if this is right or not, but it's worked for me. If you talk to her while she's in her cage (which I'm sure you're doing anyway), and then open her cage door, and see if she wants to come out. If she seems to get distressed with that, then go back to just talking to her. If you do it when the rest of the household is quiet - with not too many people around, then it'll allow her to decide if she wants to come out or not. I wouldn't force the issue, especially if she's been treated badly in the past, just let her come out in her own time.

 

Julia

[CeasarsDad]

Hi, Just wondering, how old was the Grey you had that died?

 

Regarding your new baby. Take your time.. What seems like forever in our world is really only a short time for them. Take is slow.. You will see improvements come in time. Allow the bird time to get to know its' new surroundings. They are very intelligent and will soon realize that you are not a threat to him/her.

 

It is important that you try to start "step up" training as soon as possible. Depending on the personality of your Grey this could be very easy. In my case with Ceasar he was not a biter. When we first got him he would gently grab your finger with his beak and actually push you away. So needless to say it was really easy getting him to "step up" Attached is a link to a nice photo of Ceaser..

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/venuto/D2x_0087.jpg

 

 

Thanks for reading..

[Norahnic237]

Thanks for your advice. I have been doing the "Step up" with her. I decided the day I posted this that I needed to get started and it has been fantastic.

She already steps up, she fly's to me if she is on top of her cage and for some reason she has fallen in love with me. I can't stop smiling.

As to the question about my other bird. I have no idea how old she was. We took her from an abusive situation, throwing money at the owners. We were told she was young but when I had her checked out I was told that she was a very old bird. To be honest I didn't care about her age, just wanted her to be safe. The vet seemed to think she was about 30!!!<br><br>Post edited by: Norahnic237, at: 2007/05/10 09:32

[Guest]

Norahnic237 welcome to the forum

 

Great to hear that she's already coming out of her cage without problems and has fallen in love with you

 

If possible could you place a photo of her? Or is this an impertinent request? :blush:

[Guest Monique]

Wonderful news!!!

[Norahnic237]

Please meet Elmo.

She is gorgeous

[MARIR]

She's so beautiful...wow look at the beak! She is very nice Norahnic237...very nice indeed...Congrats.:cheer:

[Norahnic237]

Thank you! I am madly in love ha ha

[CeasarsDad]

Aren't we all..