I am looking for any advice/insight people might have regarding my Grey named Mission. He has become much needier in the last few months. He came to us from a co-worker of mine about 5 years ago, and at that time he was about 8 years old. He has a companion bird, a sun conure, and they spend most of their time outside of their cage and on a large stand. He has a varied diet, with seed, fresh fruit, and is a little noisy about getting a taste of whatever we are eating.
From the beginning, Mission generally only vocalizes when he is separated from us, or when he is unhappy. There has always been a sort of escalating set of noises, from gentle sort of hoots to shrill piercing whistles, if he is not getting what he wants. When he wants to be moved, he will 'duck and flutter'. Lately , though, nothing seems to satisfy him. In the past, sitting on the back of the couch was close enough for him to settle into a contented state, but not lately. He will start to vocalize within seconds of being left alone. He seems to need to be as physically close to me as possible.
Any advice would be appreciated.
From the beginning, Mission generally only vocalizes when he is separated from us, or when he is unhappy. There has always been a sort of escalating set of noises, from gentle sort of hoots to shrill piercing whistles, if he is not getting what he wants. When he wants to be moved, he will 'duck and flutter'. Lately , though, nothing seems to satisfy him. In the past, sitting on the back of the couch was close enough for him to settle into a contented state, but not lately. He will start to vocalize within seconds of being left alone. He seems to need to be as physically close to me as possible.
Any advice would be appreciated.
