PrettyPax Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Excellent post , Dave. But I'm curious, are you saying that a Grey cannot be trained to defecate solely in its cage ALL of the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Misty does not like defecate in his cage although he only uses it for sleeping. I found that when he used to spend more time in his cage if he knew that he was coming out he would always prefer to wait until I let him out. Steve n Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallas Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 To some extent I have to disagree with you on this one Dave. African Greys are intelligent creatures and you can teach them to go potty in their cage or on a paper towel, or where ever you want to train them to go. Now I will not say that there will never be accidents, because to say always or never to something like this is setting your self up for failure. Even with humans you could not say never as humans have accidents too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 """Excellent post , Dave. But I'm curious, are you saying that a Grey cannot be trained to defecate solely in its cage ALL of the time? """ A bird can be trained to go on a stand ( or what ever a person uses. It can be trained to go in a cage but neither of these thing will constantly occur all day long if a bird is out of the cage. A bird may land on a piece of furniture and may have to go shortly afterward. It doesn't say "listen, excuse me for a minute,I need to take a dump over in my bathroom butdon't worry because I'll be right back."" A bird who may be in an area not near the place it takes a dump and that bird won't fly over, land on your shoulder and hound you to take it to his bathroom. Your shoulder is much easier to let go of one. That's the reason so many people wear chewed up, worn out clothing when their birds are on their shoulders. A bird who is potty trained but who is clipped cannot get to the batheroom in time to let one go. That's also why people put newspaper down around a cage because if the bird has to go, it won't walk back into the cage, go and come back out and roost again. It's simply shakes the tail and lets go of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Parrots don't have accidents because they're wild. Domestic pets such as dogs can have accidents especially if they're trained to go outside. A dog will let you know it wants to go outside and if it's ignored that dog will get very annoying until it's taken out. There's a big difference between wild animals and domestic animals and it has nothing to do with setting one's self up for failure. It's setting ones self up to know that a wild animal is being dealt with as opposed to a domestic animal.<br><br>Post edited by: Dave007, at: 2009/02/05 18:57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallas Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I still have to disagree with this one. I have taught my bird to signal me when she needs to go to the bathroom. She is currently clipped (the breeder insisted on clipping her), but has gotten one of her flights back. At least when she is out of her cage she consistently signals me when she needs to go. If I ignore her signal, she will go, but she has no choice as she is clipped. If she signals me and I start to move her or get a paper towel, she will wait until I say "go dookey" to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaxtersMom Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 My eclectus came to me "potty trained" and I didn't even realize it untill a month or so after we had him that he never pooped on me out of the cage or on any piece of furniture ever!!! I've had him about 7 months now and he goes to the "bathroom" in his cage or if he is on a perch but not once on me, my furniture or carpet. Its the greatest thing ever! My other 3 will go when ever and where ever they please:angry: so I have to keep towels or old baby blankets down on furniture if they are out. Also all the rehomed parrots I took in were settled in and comfortable in about a months time. I do hope you keep Mika but if it turns out you rehome him then please just make sure he is going to a loving home and that the people know how to properly care of a grey. I have seen soooo many people now that have parrots and think they are taking good care of them when they really aren't like keeping them in their cage 24/7, not giving them attention and feeding a bad diet. Treating them as a ornament or converstation piece instead of a living creature. I hope it all works out for you. I'm glad you are going to give it more time.<br><br>Post edited by: BaxtersMom, at: 2009/02/05 20:57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidH Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 >>I do hope you keep Mika but if it turns out you rehome him then please just make sure he is going to a loving home and that the people know how to properly care of a grey. >> Good point. I just heard a story about a family who found an abandoned Grey. It sounded like a great rescue. The bird was near starving and they brought him back to health. Problem was that once he turned out to be "difficult," they sold him to the highest bidder, no questions asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi I have every sympathy for you.I totally understand how you are finding things hard at the moment.We have another member on hear who is pregnant, it would be nice if you two could become friends and compare the ups and downs of parrot ownership and pregnancy.I doubt very much that the parrot could pass any thing to you or the baby but if it would help, a vet check and blood work may put your mind at rest.As others have said your hormones are everywhere right now,infact you probabley want to kill the next person who tells you that,such as hormones are.If you cant cope ,you cant cope, no shame in that. Have a talk with your husband and tell him how you feel,you may be surprised at his reaction,I am sure he will be more understanding than you think.Whatever, it has to be said.If you do rehome Mica just find a really good home and then enjoy the rest of the pregnancy. good luck and best wishes Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrettyPax Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 You're right in that it's dangerous to use words like "All of the time". The occasional accident where you don't want the bird to go is inevitable. In general, how would you go about training the bird to defecate in a place of your choosing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Birds can be taught to go where you choose them to. I have toilet trained all of my birds without to much difficulty. They poop on they're playstand or cage or if they are with me I keep a peice of newspaper or paper towel close by and when they have to go they will go on the paper. It is reletivley easy to train a bird. They may have an accident once in awhile but very rarely. Birds want to please their companions and will learn to poop where they are told too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Birds can be taught to go where you choose them to. I have toilet trained all of my birds without to much difficulty. They poop on they're playstand or cage or if they are with me I keep a peice of newspaper or paper towel close by and when they have to go they will go on the paper. It is reletivley easy to train a bird. They may have an accident once in awhile but very rarely. Birds want to please their companions and will learn to poop where they are told too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janfromboone Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 That inspires me to make more of an effort to potty traing Tobie. He will go if i put him on the T-stand, but I don't do that often enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazia Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Hello All I am not sure if you remember me hence the reason I am replying to a post I posted in February. You will all be pleased to know that I waited out my first three months of pregnancy. I am now 6 months pregnant and I love my African Grey loads and loads, and I could never imagine life without him (even though he is a naughty ïŠ). He is part of our family and settled in well. He has said his first few words: Peek a Boo, Hello, Mika, What you doing…. the list is fast growing. I am so grateful to have him in our life I love him a lot and cannot wait to introduce our baby to him vey soon with God’s will. I want to thank you all for your advice. I will post picture of him soon. My adorable lovable Mika! ïŠ Shazia x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 That is sooo wonderful Shazia! I am so glad everything worked out with you and Mika! Thanks for the update, can't wait to see some pics of Mika <br><br>Post edited by: caitb2007, at: 2009/06/08 15:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethatgrey Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I'm really glad to read that you forged ahead and things seem more positive right now. Thanks for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Thats just wonderful news I'm so glad that you bonded with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I am so glad to hear you waited it out with the beginning of your pregnancy and now things are looking much better, it was just a thing that didn't last and you made it thru with flying colors. If you had given up your grey you would have regretted it but if you handle things properly then you will have a lifetime comapanion the whole family can enjoy. Thanks for letting us know and let us hear from you more often as we want to know what is going on with you and your grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Im so glad you decided to keep Mika i was sure you will get to love him once you are feeling OK with your pregnancy Im so glad and wish you all the best {Nature-00020095} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I am so happy about your decision to keep Mika, Shazia. I couldn't image life without my Ana Grey. I wish you an easy pregnancy and birth with your sweet baby. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of Mika. Don't be a stranger to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janfromboone Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Gret to hear from you again and that you have fallen in love with your grey. How could you not fall in love with these amazing animals. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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