Comments on: Taking Care Of An African Gray Parrot http://www.johnhunwick.com/swahili-and-east-africa/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot Research, views and travel Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:34:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: kanai http://www.johnhunwick.com/swahili-and-east-africa/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-175 kanai Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:42:31 +0000 http://www.johnhunwick.com/west-african-and-sahara-studies/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-175 I appreciate the concern which is been rose. The things need to be sorted out because it’s not about the individual but it can be with everyone. it better to take the action instantly so that it is not too late <a href="http://www.safariinstyle.com/botswana" rel="nofollow">Botswana safari</a> I appreciate the concern which is been rose. The things need to be sorted out because it’s not about the individual but it can be with everyone.

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]]> By: Gray owner http://www.johnhunwick.com/swahili-and-east-africa/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-174 Gray owner Sun, 31 May 2009 16:48:27 +0000 http://www.johnhunwick.com/west-african-and-sahara-studies/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-174 Professor gray said: "I don't mean to sound so harsh but it angers me when people shirk their responsibility. I have a 27 year old pony, my kids stopped riding him years ago, but I would have never thought to give him away, not even to another child. He knows only us, we are his family!" I agree. Professor gray said: “I don’t mean to sound so harsh but it angers me when people shirk their responsibility. I have a 27 year old pony, my kids stopped riding him years ago, but I would have never thought to give him away, not even to another child. He knows only us, we are his family!”

I agree.

]]> By: Adam B http://www.johnhunwick.com/swahili-and-east-africa/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-79 Adam B Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:42:59 +0000 http://www.johnhunwick.com/west-african-and-sahara-studies/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-79 I have read that Grays produce a dander/dust that can be harmful to other birds respiratory systems. You might want to look into that.<br><b>References : </b><br> I have read that Grays produce a dander/dust that can be harmful to other birds respiratory systems. You might want to look into that.
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]]> By: Ellen S http://www.johnhunwick.com/swahili-and-east-africa/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-78 Ellen S Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:40:59 +0000 http://www.johnhunwick.com/west-african-and-sahara-studies/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-78 just take it very slow with him, as he is going to be scared and also will miss his other people a lot. not a good idea to let him out of his cage for a few days, at least not until he appears to be relaxed. let him know you are there for him, but try not to force him to step up or come out of the cage. you should also keep him seperate from you conures, like maybe in another room, and let them talk back and forth to each other. make them curious to know each other<br><b>References : </b><br>avian rescue org just take it very slow with him, as he is going to be scared and also will miss his other people a lot. not a good idea to let him out of his cage for a few days, at least not until he appears to be relaxed. let him know you are there for him, but try not to force him to step up or come out of the cage.
you should also keep him seperate from you conures, like maybe in another room, and let them talk back and forth to each other. make them curious to know each other
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avian rescue org

]]> By: professor grey http://www.johnhunwick.com/swahili-and-east-africa/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-77 professor grey Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:38:59 +0000 http://www.johnhunwick.com/west-african-and-sahara-studies/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-77 I wonder if they'll get rid of their child if they happen to have another one. What a lame excuse! Twelve years is a long time to be a member of a family and then to be abandoned by them. Shame on them. For you I say thanks for taking up where they left off. Just be patient, loving and caring for the little guy. It may take a while for him to adjust to you, he may even bite but just do the homework that comes with owning any bird no matter what the age and you'll find ways to combat the behavior he may exhibit after the fear of abandonment. I don't mean to sound so harsh but it angers me when people shirk their responsibility. I have a 27 year old pony, my kids stopped riding him years ago, but I would have never thought to give him away, not even to another child. He knows only us, we are his family!<br><b>References : </b><br> I wonder if they'll get rid of their child if they happen to have another one. What a lame excuse! Twelve years is a long time to be a member of a family and then to be abandoned by them. Shame on them. For you I say thanks for taking up where they left off. Just be patient, loving and caring for the little guy. It may take a while for him to adjust to you, he may even bite but just do the homework that comes with owning any bird no matter what the age and you'll find ways to combat the behavior he may exhibit after the fear of abandonment. I don't mean to sound so harsh but it angers me when people shirk their responsibility. I have a 27 year old pony, my kids stopped riding him years ago, but I would have never thought to give him away, not even to another child. He knows only us, we are his family!
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]]> By: RAV http://www.johnhunwick.com/swahili-and-east-africa/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-76 RAV Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:36:59 +0000 http://www.johnhunwick.com/west-african-and-sahara-studies/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-76 Not all African Greys adapt easily to new surroundings. I have a Congo AG. Last night while he was in his sleeping cage in the bedroom, I moved 2 shelves that were near his daytime cage and and put a different one there. This morning he kept looking over to the area that I rearranged and would not eat in his cage. Usually in the afternoon he has a nap in his cage, but would not today. He insisted on taking his nap on my knee in the computer room. I get a lot of comments on how laid back and easy going my Grey is, but he still is nervous about changes in the home. If you're not sure how the Grey you adopted is, ask that his favorite toys and cage come with him. If you plan on getting the Grey a new cage and toys, you might want to keep the old ones for a bit till he settles in with you, just so there are familiar things around while he adjusts. It can be very upsetting experience for them to be moved into a different household. The other poster - KT is very lucky to have a Grey that adapted so quickly. It's great when they can settle in nicely like that. Some say that Timneh AGs adapt better to changes than Congos, but I don't know if it's true. I have no personal experience with Timnehs. Placing the Grey's cage in a corner so it is protected by 2 walls in an area where there isn't a lot of traffic might make your Grey feel more secure. Since you already own 2 birds, I expect that I am now getting into things you already know about, so I'll leave it at that. Good luck and congrats on the newest addition to your family.<br><b>References : </b><br> Not all African Greys adapt easily to new surroundings. I have a Congo AG. Last night while he was in his sleeping cage in the bedroom, I moved 2 shelves that were near his daytime cage and and put a different one there. This morning he kept looking over to the area that I rearranged and would not eat in his cage. Usually in the afternoon he has a nap in his cage, but would not today. He insisted on taking his nap on my knee in the computer room.

I get a lot of comments on how laid back and easy going my Grey is, but he still is nervous about changes in the home. If you're not sure how the Grey you adopted is, ask that his favorite toys and cage come with him. If you plan on getting the Grey a new cage and toys, you might want to keep the old ones for a bit till he settles in with you, just so there are familiar things around while he adjusts. It can be very upsetting experience for them to be moved into a different household.

The other poster - KT is very lucky to have a Grey that adapted so quickly. It's great when they can settle in nicely like that. Some say that Timneh AGs adapt better to changes than Congos, but I don't know if it's true. I have no personal experience with Timnehs.

Placing the Grey's cage in a corner so it is protected by 2 walls in an area where there isn't a lot of traffic might make your Grey feel more secure. Since you already own 2 birds, I expect that I am now getting into things you already know about, so I'll leave it at that.

Good luck and congrats on the newest addition to your family.
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]]> By: KT http://www.johnhunwick.com/swahili-and-east-africa/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-75 KT Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:34:59 +0000 http://www.johnhunwick.com/west-african-and-sahara-studies/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-75 I just got my grandma's 17 year old Timneh African grey a few weeks ago, and she's adapting very well to new surroundings. For the first few days, she was very quiet, and a little hesitant to explore the big new cage we got for her. But about a week later, and some introduction of new toys, she's completely fine. Talks up a storm, tells us "Good morning!" and "I love you!" and even talks to my grandmother on the phone! Haha. Just give the new addition to your family some time to get used to the new surroundings, introduce some new toys, treats, etc..and if he gets nervous, don't push him. He'll adapt sooner or later.<br><b>References : </b><br>Owner of a 17 year old Timneh African Grey I just got my grandma's 17 year old Timneh African grey a few weeks ago, and she's adapting very well to new surroundings. For the first few days, she was very quiet, and a little hesitant to explore the big new cage we got for her. But about a week later, and some introduction of new toys, she's completely fine. Talks up a storm, tells us "Good morning!" and "I love you!" and even talks to my grandmother on the phone! Haha.

Just give the new addition to your family some time to get used to the new surroundings, introduce some new toys, treats, etc..and if he gets nervous, don't push him. He'll adapt sooner or later.
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Owner of a 17 year old Timneh African Grey

]]> By: goat http://www.johnhunwick.com/swahili-and-east-africa/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-74 goat Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:32:59 +0000 http://www.johnhunwick.com/west-african-and-sahara-studies/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-74 too noisey, and they learn yer secrets<br><b>References : </b><br>and tell too noisey, and they learn yer secrets
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]]> By: Rene R http://www.johnhunwick.com/swahili-and-east-africa/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-73 Rene R Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:30:12 +0000 http://www.johnhunwick.com/west-african-and-sahara-studies/taking-care-of-an-african-gray-parrot#comment-73 <b>I'm adopting an African Gray parrot?</b><br>Any advice on how to make him feel safe and secure? I will be his second owner. He's 12 years old and his family can't keep him anymore because they have a new baby and unfortunately there's not enough attention for him. I have 2 conures that are very well taken care of. I’m adopting an African Gray parrot?
Any advice on how to make him feel safe and secure? I will be his second owner. He's 12 years old and his family can't keep him anymore because they have a new baby and unfortunately there's not enough attention for him. I have 2 conures that are very well taken care of.

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