Many of you know about my Harley's medical issues over the past several months and all that he is going through. Back before all that started however I had the idea of introducing him to other Grey's to see how he would react and if a flock like environment would be good for him (and me). He always reacted positively to other Grey's that he would see in passing at the groomers or vets, and having two GCC's demonstrated to me the benefits of letting birds develop both human and avian relationships. As his medical issues started to worsen though this plan was put on the back burner, until an acquaintance of mine (and @sunnysmom ) messaged me about her Grey.
So, I want you all to meet Jasmine, aka Jazzy, aka Woo. I've had her for a week this coming Sunday. I was told she’s about 30 years old however there appears to be a date on her band of “00”, so she could potentially only be 18 or so if those numbers represent the year. I am calling her a she but she has not been DNA tested. The background I have on her is limited. I was told her first owner passed away after having her for many years and she went to live with the daughter. After a few years with her she was surrendered to a shelter, and that is how she ended up with most recent owner. I was told she didn’t come out very much and doesn’t step up, but did let her owner “scoop” her onto her hand occasionally. She is missing digits/nails on four of her toes. She doesn’t seem to have too much trouble perching but is a little unsure of herself at times.
I’ve already started target training and she is doing great with that thus far. We have also start training where I touch her beak ever so slightly and that has gone well so far too. She seems to enjoy attention and being outside her cage. Diet transition has been fairly easy as she readily accepts Harrison's pellets and chop. She is separated from Harley and the other birds for quarantine but they have made a few calls to each other from across the house so far.
So we'll see how everything goes. The end goal is to have her and Harley in a double cage such as this one: 80x40 parrot cage, flight cage, bird cage, aviary, divided cage | Natural Inspirations Parrot cages or a small walk in aviary: Walk in Aviary Parrot Flight cage by Centurion Cages and aviaries | Natural Inspirations Parrot cages Obviously that is far down the road, but my hope is that they would be good for each other and both thrive in a flock like environment.
So, I want you all to meet Jasmine, aka Jazzy, aka Woo. I've had her for a week this coming Sunday. I was told she’s about 30 years old however there appears to be a date on her band of “00”, so she could potentially only be 18 or so if those numbers represent the year. I am calling her a she but she has not been DNA tested. The background I have on her is limited. I was told her first owner passed away after having her for many years and she went to live with the daughter. After a few years with her she was surrendered to a shelter, and that is how she ended up with most recent owner. I was told she didn’t come out very much and doesn’t step up, but did let her owner “scoop” her onto her hand occasionally. She is missing digits/nails on four of her toes. She doesn’t seem to have too much trouble perching but is a little unsure of herself at times.
I’ve already started target training and she is doing great with that thus far. We have also start training where I touch her beak ever so slightly and that has gone well so far too. She seems to enjoy attention and being outside her cage. Diet transition has been fairly easy as she readily accepts Harrison's pellets and chop. She is separated from Harley and the other birds for quarantine but they have made a few calls to each other from across the house so far.
So we'll see how everything goes. The end goal is to have her and Harley in a double cage such as this one: 80x40 parrot cage, flight cage, bird cage, aviary, divided cage | Natural Inspirations Parrot cages or a small walk in aviary: Walk in Aviary Parrot Flight cage by Centurion Cages and aviaries | Natural Inspirations Parrot cages Obviously that is far down the road, but my hope is that they would be good for each other and both thrive in a flock like environment.