dizzybird Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thanks so much to every one who gave me advice on improving my birds life.I really appreciate it. On a practical level i've bought natural branches from a bird shop and removed the concrete perches and dowel.I am so pleased that he now has no sores or red patches on his feet even though he hung upside down for hours before he could summon up the courage to stand on the new wood!!I am now waiting for him to try the sandy perch from northern parrots. I have gradually changed him over to tidy mix which i had already ordered and bought some pellet stuff specially for greys which he eats. I have spent hours talking to him and he now comes out.When he is on the floor he will now step onto a dowel or onto my hand but if he is on his cage he wont.However when on his cage he will threaten and walk away rather than attack like before which i appreciate is a step forward. I am so proud of him because he shook with fear each time i went near him but we have kept going and now he comes to me which is such a reward. So what should i be thinking of doing with him next? or do i just carry on gaining his trust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 It's really good to know your Grey is improving. My own opinion is to keep working on the trust; you seem to be doing so well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaxtersMom Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I am so glad to hear this. I read your original post and how he came to you and you are just working miracles on him. I think you are doing everything right and time will take care of the rest. I bet he is so thankful and I'm sure the trust has already begun and will continue to grow. He must feel so much better already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thanks for the update. It sounds like he is progressing very nicely under your care. Just give him time and allow him to determine how fast he wishes to broaden his horizons and trust level. It sounds like things are going very well for the relatively short time you have had him. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I echo the others comments, continue to work on the trust as that is more important at this stage, most everything else will fall into place after that. Thanks for the wonderful update, you are doing great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Yes you just continue to gain trust. It wont happen overnight but from your great update you can see improvements.Dont push to hard and let the bird guide you.You are doing ok so carry on but slowley.Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Wonderful job you are doing with your grey, keep it up and keep making small steps forward, your grey will tell you if you move too fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 What a wonderful update! You are doing a great job and should be feeling so proud. Just continue to go at your greys pace, dont rush anything as everything sems to be going so well. Keep us updated. Caroline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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