She trusted me again

[Norbert.n.Honey]

My congo african grey trusted me enogh to let me pick her up today, after 3 long days, after taking her to the vet! Honey is 5 years old, i adopted her on wednesday, she let me pick her up once or twice, then after the vet she hated me, so today after i greeted her, she let me pick her up! So my question to you guys is how long did it take to fully gain your feathered baby to trust you completely ? I know i have loads of work ahead of me but just wondering?

 

[BillsBirds]

Like any other friends, trust is a day to day thing. Sometimes she'll have bad days, some will be great. Sometimes you'll piss her off, sometimes she'll be hormonal, some days she'll be your best friend. These birds are very smart, sensitive, and intelligent. They have a wide range of emotions and feelings. But, just like with anyone else who loves you, you both will work things out, and accept each other. It's all a process, and the dynamics are different with every relationship.

 

[weco]

Sometimes she'll have bad days, some will be great. It's all a process, and the dynamics are different with every relationship.

Bill, you hit the nail on the head.....



Norbert, just be patient, as long as she doesn't feel threatened by other animals, loud noises, kids running around, she should settle in relatively easily...read up on African grey body language, greys are a species that usually signals their moods and will give you advance warning if they are upset, but patience is your best bet right now.....

Good luck.....

 

[Norbert.n.Honey]

That was better then any answer i was expecting that was awesome! Thank you

 

[antoinette]

Having a bird trust you is so awesome
It's all about giving and sharing
Spending quality time with your bird, one on one time each and every day will, will help with the bonding and trusting relationship which is forming.
Get in tuned with Honey's moods and learn her body language, such an important factor.
Listen when your bird is talking, even if you do not understand, pretend to.....
Birds listen to each and every word, perhaps not saying them, but in time will understand them and hopefully eventually start saying them
Give your bird an abundance of love, showing respect and your will be rewarded accordingly.

 

[Norbert.n.Honey]

i thought going to work today would of slowed the whole trusting process down (i had my mom watch over her) but today she seems like another bird she just dosnt want to get of me, when i try to get her to her cage she would just run to the other shoulder, she even let me rub her belly! I just can't get enough of her i had to share; Good night!

 

[BillsBirds]

Please do not rub her belly! Don't rub or scratch her anywhere below her neck. She'll see that as mating behavior, and you'll get into a whole lot of problems. Scratch her head & neck all she wants, but, not any further down. Of course, you can touch her all over to inspect her, but, do it briefly, and seldom. Also, leaving her for work is a good thing because she has to learn to be on her own, and amuse herself. That's where all her toys come into use. Plus, she has to learn that she cannot be with you 24/7. Remember, they mate for life, and live in flocks, but she'll have nobody but you. And Greys can become very clingy, demanding birds. As flock leader, you have to show her what is proper behavior. She won't resent your brief absences, if you show her that this is the way it is. You're doing a great job with her, and are making a lifelong friend.

 

[Norbert.n.Honey]

Everyone on this forum is so helpful, learning tons of new info daily, thanks BillsBirds i would of never known!

 

[Norbert.n.Honey]

what do you guys think of this parch I've built? ill add toys to it also