gourdlady247 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I had a little progress ith George. I hwas working with him and the targeting sticks. After about 15-20 minutes I asked him to step up and barely touched his foot and after a few minutes when I ould say "Step Up" he would put his foot on the stick. The sticks i'm using are about a 1/4 dowel about 1 foot long. How long should I work with that size before i move up to a larger size dowel? One that fits his feet better. I''m pretty excited about our work today. Oh and I have finally figured out what his favorite treat is. Safflower seeds. He'll go all over the cage for them. Marla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gourdlady247 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'm worried George hasn't said a word in weeks. I don't know what could be wrong now. Nothing has changed in the house except for all the company we had is gone. Now he beeps and mimics sounds he hears on the t.v. But none of his normal words he used to say. What should I do now? I am so confussed at whats going on with George. we still can't get him to step up, he still bites and lunges. But he did give himself a bath yesterday. I caught him in his water bowl and was throwing it everywhere. It was cute to watch. And he has started to going to the bottom of his cage by himself,with out me coaxing him down. But he still doesn't play with his toys. He has toys in his cage that he has never touched. He will play with them if i set on the floor in front of the cage and play with them with him. Like rolling the ball around he will attack it and try to stand on it then it rolls out from under him and he rolls with it. He seems to enjoy it. Anymore advice would be greatly appreciated. I love George so much and want to just to be able to make him as happy as I can. But I'm afraid I'm loosing ground with him. Thanks Marla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nims Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi Marla, Dont lose hope just yet. Remember where he came from and how long its been since he has been in your home. Birds like george can take a while to come around and come out of his shell. All greys are different and unique with their own experiences. Give him as much time and space and he needs and do everything you are doing. Spend as much time as you can, watch tv, read, sing and relax with him. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi Marla. It sounds like George is interested in playing with you on the floor,thats the way forward with him. That is an interaction he enjoys so use it to your advantage. roll his ball and let him play,offer treats by hand while you are playing with him. That is exactly how I persuaded Charlie to like me when I first got him.Put his toys on the floor and have fun with him.Above all dont give up,It can take many months for a grey to trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gourdlady247 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thanks for the encouragement. Have you ever had one of your birds or heard of one to just stop talking. He used to talk his head off. He would ask What's Your Problem, and Cracker Please,and Hello and other things we couldn't understand. But now he just beeps and clicks and Knocks and makes cute little noises, but I miss him talking. Like I said it's been weeks since he has said anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 George not talking could be for many reasons. If he is healthy and well in himself I would not worry too much. He could just be adjusting things.Keep talking to him and I am sure all will turn out fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Marla, you are a jewel with all your luv and patience with George. He will come around it just takes time. With all the caring and luv you have for George, some will rub off soon!!! Hang in there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gourdlady247 Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 I hope so. It's just so hard to not be able to have the contact that i want YET. I'm sure it will come, I just have to dig deeper in my paitence bag. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gourdlady247 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 We got George a used play stand for Christmas. It's almost as tall as his cage.He still won't let us touch him of course but..... We can get him to come out on to the play stand. We put a peanut or a nutra treat out on one of the perches and he will come out and get it. I'm so excited. The play stand isn't the prettiest stand. But I can always improve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Good going Marla. You are so clever with your hands, you will make this playstand gorgeous. Please take some pictures and share them with us when you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Just remember baby steps Marla, it will take time and it will come in small steps, a little at a time and I can imagine that one day you will look back on all this and be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gourdlady247 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Should I add toys to hang off the play stand the same as I do in the cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Sure, maybe a couple, it will give him something to do while being on the playstand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I would try one or two. If he doesn't like it, you can always take it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gourdlady247 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 George sitting on the play stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gourdlady247 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 well I'll figure out how to get the picture on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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