new mommy

[deebondlvn]

Hi all, I have had Sunny a week now, she is 8 weeks old and my first grey. Also have tiels that we have raised in the past. I see so many videos with greys same age but are so much more active than Sunny. How can I get her to be more playful? I have her out of cage for long periods of time several times a day and have toys that I play with and show her to play. She has just started the flapping of wings and still cannot walk real well. But vet says she normal and healthy just needs to get acclimated to her new household. What can I do to help this along. By the way, I love this site...so informative!!!

[Eckobird]

Hi deebondlvn and welcome to the forum! Congrats on your new baby Sunny.

 

She is still a baby and needs to rest in the cage often. I wouldn't have her out for too long, she needs her sleep at this age. I got my baby at 8 weeks old and I kept him in the cage most of the day so he could play in there and get use to it. I would take him out for about an hour at a time to play with him and then I would notice he would get tired so I put him back in the cage to rest.

 

Also about playing with toys, she is still learning these things so as she gets older she will be more playful. You said the vet checked her and said she is healthy? Thats a good sign, if she isn't more playful as she gets older I would take her back to the vet. They know how to hide an illness very well.

 

Is she on 3 feedings right now? Is she eating well and gaining weight? Has she started eating any pellets or fresh fruits and veggies yet? Lol sorry for all the questions, just curious.

 

I look forward to hearing more about you and Sunny. I like your avatar, very cute. Do you have any more picturs of Sunny to share with us? We love pics. <br><br>Post edited by: caitb2007, at: 2009/06/19 20:17

[deebondlvn]

Hi and thanks. I do put her back in cage when I notice she is tired, she is on three feedings a day and taking bananas and carrots as wanted. I tried pellets softened she did not care for them right now and vet said stay on the formula and few items I have used for a while longer. Just today she has started vocalizing more not just the sweet cooing she has been doing. Amazes me how she can learn. I will post more photos once I figure out how...lol

[Luvparrots]

Hi deebondlvn, congratulations on your new baby. I can see from your Avatar that Sunny is a sweetheart. Some greys are more quiet than others and Sunny is still a wee one. She is still settling in. Her Avian Vet has checked her out and she is healthy so I would just give her more time to settle in and get use to the routine. Can't wait to see more pictures if you have any to share. Welcome to the family!

[judygram]

Hello Deebondlvn and welcome to our family, so glad you could join us and we look forward to hearing more about you and Sunny.

[daveyj]

Hiya Deebondlvn welcome to the forum Sunny looks a sweetie hope you enjoy and join in the forum

[lovethatgrey]

At that age... they look adorable, they eat, they sleep and they poop. They need alot of rest! I know that you are very excited to have her be more active but don't push her. Respect her rhythm. As she gets older and more stronger she will start to be more alert and active on her very own. There is no good purpose for trying to speed things along.