soniagrey Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 my wife and i have just adopted a timneh. she was given to us by my student. his family wanted another congo and decided to let me adopt her. she is a very pretty bird. we've had her for two weeeks now and we are seeing grea progress. the thing is, i think that she is territorial with her cage. she wont leave it. she will climb on top but wont climb down. to make matters worse, she runs backs inside when either one of us gets near. she recently began allowing me to place my hand inside without her screaming. she wont come to us. we get close when we give her grapes but that is all. is this bond/trust issue take a while? what is considered to be too long? can i use the toweling method to grab her, in hope that she realizes that we wont harm her? what about bathing her? i was told to just spritz her with warm water and allow her to air dry? i want to bath her and make fun out of it.....help us please!!! we are open to ay and all advice. please share. thank you two loving parents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Hi there and welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new Grey. The things you are describing are normal for a Grey that just came into a new environment. Take it really slow. Do not towel her now. Wait, allow her to realize that she is in no danger from anyone in the home. It's good she is coming out of her cage. It's also good that she feels safe inside her cage. These are normal behavioral traits. It's important for you to understand that time for us is way different then time to them. What seems like forever for us is really just a short time to them. You need to give the bird time to relax.. You will see this "enough" time happening. After that it is important that you assert yourself as flock leader. You should begin with the step up command and get her to purch on your finger. Move away from her cage when you achieve this as she will want to get back to it. Walk away from it and into another room. All the while your telling her how she is a good girl and that you love her.. Repeatedly. If you hear her growling don't worry. They do this. try having her step from hand to hand.. After a Short lesson return her to her cage still telling her good girl. Soon she will realize you are no threat. Over time.. and it could take months but most likely weeks.. You will see a change in her and she will become easier to handle. Whenever you take her away from her cage and then return her.. Give her a favorite treat.. Everytime.. There are lots more things you could do so I'll sign off and allow other to contribute.. Good luck and welcome again<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/12 06:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 CeasersDad ha great advice. Lots and lots of patience with her and you will earn her trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Thank you Monique.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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