Mr. Grinch Update!
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New update!
I’ve been swamped with life, so I haven’t had a chance to update here on Grinch’s progress. After what felt like forever, his disease testing all came back negative! He’s healthy! Woohoo!
He finally started coming out of his shell more during his out of of cage time. He moves from his cage top to the play top on Luci’s cage, but won’t venture to our bird tree yet. He is still great with taking treats from my hand, though I’ve been very careful about how I present the treat to avoid a repeat bloodletting [emoji38] He continues to lunge at everyone, but I’m sure it will take some time before he understands we aren’t like his previous homes.
I tried one time to let all of our birds out together for a bit (standing in front of everyone to intervene if necessary), and to my surprise, it was Loki (sun conure) who was instigating and trying to pick a fight with Grinch [emoji2358] It was like watching a chihuahua and a pit bull square off. Needless to say, we are back to splitting everyone’s time out.
I’ve been swamped with life, so I haven’t had a chance to update here on Grinch’s progress. After what felt like forever, his disease testing all came back negative! He’s healthy! Woohoo!
He finally started coming out of his shell more during his out of of cage time. He moves from his cage top to the play top on Luci’s cage, but won’t venture to our bird tree yet. He is still great with taking treats from my hand, though I’ve been very careful about how I present the treat to avoid a repeat bloodletting [emoji38] He continues to lunge at everyone, but I’m sure it will take some time before he understands we aren’t like his previous homes.
I tried one time to let all of our birds out together for a bit (standing in front of everyone to intervene if necessary), and to my surprise, it was Loki (sun conure) who was instigating and trying to pick a fight with Grinch [emoji2358] It was like watching a chihuahua and a pit bull square off. Needless to say, we are back to splitting everyone’s time out.
Thanks for the update, he looks great! After a rough start in life, some take longer than others to come around. Your time and patience are paying off, and you're allowing him to move at his pace, which is perfect! He'll get there. Keep up the great work!
Not sure why, but DYH's tend to be slow at losing the Lunge response. Likely, it becomes a behavior. The clue is their eyes and crown. If those are signaling, provide a bit extra room. Also, DYH's tend to be slower at forgetting the past. That said, by continuing to work on trust building they do warm to everyone.
Our Julio went into Hormonal Season early this year, just in time for Christmas and has been slow to leave it behind i.e. much earlier and longer than normal. But, that could be the odd Winter we are having in Michigan this year.
We find that keeping a Journal is helpful as it helps in seeing just how far you have come.
DYH's tend to be somewhat forgiving to being accepting of a pushy smaller Parrot. BUT, as you may have seen, they have a fairly short fuse and especially during Hormonal Season. Loki, your sun conure could be seriously hurt as your guy fires-up during a chemical flow. Add, bad timing and you're in a mad rush to the Vet Clinic.
Continue to enjoy the opening-up, it is a true joy!
Our Julio went into Hormonal Season early this year, just in time for Christmas and has been slow to leave it behind i.e. much earlier and longer than normal. But, that could be the odd Winter we are having in Michigan this year.
We find that keeping a Journal is helpful as it helps in seeing just how far you have come.
DYH's tend to be somewhat forgiving to being accepting of a pushy smaller Parrot. BUT, as you may have seen, they have a fairly short fuse and especially during Hormonal Season. Loki, your sun conure could be seriously hurt as your guy fires-up during a chemical flow. Add, bad timing and you're in a mad rush to the Vet Clinic.
Continue to enjoy the opening-up, it is a true joy!
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He's super cute-- hope it goes well!
I used to tie Noodles in for longer trips-- I used this chew-proof rope (that she never messes with anyway) and looped it around the back of the seat and around the front of the cage--Then I also usually put a box or something on the floor in front of the cage so that if she did fly forward, she wouldn't go far or fall down. When I had to drive with her in the front the first few times, I was worried about airbags.
I used to tie Noodles in for longer trips-- I used this chew-proof rope (that she never messes with anyway) and looped it around the back of the seat and around the front of the cage--Then I also usually put a box or something on the floor in front of the cage so that if she did fly forward, she wouldn't go far or fall down. When I had to drive with her in the front the first few times, I was worried about airbags.
I just love him and his huge blocky head!!
Poor little frost bitten toes. I'd put some perches on the outside top of cage and on sides. For hanging out on. I love using a ceiling hook and fishing line to hang a big spiral rope perch just over the cage.
Great updates!!! So glad you posted!
Poor little frost bitten toes. I'd put some perches on the outside top of cage and on sides. For hanging out on. I love using a ceiling hook and fishing line to hang a big spiral rope perch just over the cage.
Great updates!!! So glad you posted!
Oh I think he has character!
