tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post2300615273782083995..comments2024-01-05T00:53:26.014-08:00Comments on Parrot Musings: More secret talentsMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-3189850695584154222008-04-23T06:49:00.000-07:002008-04-23T06:49:00.000-07:00I completely agree with what DweezelJazz said rega...I completely agree with what DweezelJazz said regarding greys. I will do a longer entry on Max's personality and my impressions of greys next week after I have some more time to think about exactly I want to say!<BR/><BR/>Stephanie you are exactly right, though, when you say that most people aren't prepared to meet their needs. Unfortunately, too many people get them because they want a talking bird to entertain them and then lose interest when they realize they can't have conversations! It makes me so sad when I see greys with broken spirits surrendered to the rescue where I volunteer because I know their potential. Luckily, they are resiliant and in the right home can turn around, just like Jazzy did!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-91955310245399519682008-04-23T02:34:00.000-07:002008-04-23T02:34:00.000-07:00It's amazing how sensitive birds are to what's goi...It's amazing how sensitive birds are to what's going on around them. I like to be within earshot at night, just in case they have a fright and hurt themselves. <BR/><BR/>I've found that too, about the little characters learning how to take advantage and fake it sometimes. I used to live with a Jardine parrot and one time he got spooked: he learned after that if he clanged around in his cage at night I would check to see if he was ok... this soon became old hat for me though! :)<BR/><BR/>I noticed Stephanie's comment. Having lived with Jasmine, who is an african grey, I've learned that they are extremely intelligent, astoundingly so. They're also very aware of the mood of those around them. She's an entirely social being. <BR/><BR/> Jazzy is incredibly bold and when we give her even large new toys she's usually ready to investigate them within minutes. She's happy to play sillies, dropping upside down on my hand even in the dark (when I'm taking her down the hall to bed). Jazzy looks to do new things that challenge her and she even seems to enjoy the thrill of something new that's a tiny bit scary - so long as she knows you're there to keep her safe :) <BR/><BR/>Jazzy wasn't like that though when she came to live with us a year ago. She wouldn't allow you to pick her up, she wouldn't come out of her cage and anything new scared her very much. It took a lot of time and effort, working with her, allowing her to advance at her own pace until she learned that she was safe. Now she abandons herself to cuddles, silliness and all sorts.<BR/><BR/>My impression is that they're used to living in tight-knit flocks in which they look out for one another. And being so intelligent, they need challenges, things to do and a lot of social interaction. If they have that, then they can be self-assured and confident.DweezelJazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102237878838519049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-17679754389864611282008-04-22T13:59:00.000-07:002008-04-22T13:59:00.000-07:00I love how the Caiques look like they have little ...I love how the Caiques look like they have little chipmunk faces. So cute. <BR/><BR/>I'd like to know about Max's personality. Every African Grey I have met has some sort of issue. I think most people are really not prepared to meet their needs - but it does end up giving me the impression that Grey's are one of the more nervous birds.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549433838794370673noreply@blogger.com