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Ok so here's what I've learned so far. They may say that Greys are the most smart birds out there, but I think we need to differentiate between intelligence smarts and manipulative smarts Less than 48 hours in and I'm blown away at how easily this U2 can manipulate everyone. She gets excited and dances and then turns around and bites so fast you don't know it's coming. Then she starts laughing so hysterically that everyone falls in line and laughs right along with her. Uh hello? Manipulation!
Earlier she tried snapping at my hand. I sternly said "No Step up!" and she stepped up and started sweetly saying "SORRY" I said "No bite" and she repeats "No bite...sorry!....hi baby!" She has very apparently ruled the roost for a long time. For a rescue I'm not sure how much rehabilitating they were doing. I was told she only ate seed. Luckily for me she's eating some pellets, but she won't touch human food at all.
I wish I had some background on her. Unfortunately other than her vet records I'll never have a complete history on her because the owner of the rescue passed away which is why she's here with me now. We're going to have to figure this out as we go along. So here's the plan for the changes we're going to make. If she bites, it's going to be straight to the cage with no reaction. She's going to go to bed at a decent time in order to get 10+ hours a night sleep. For the time being we are going to keep exciting dancing and stimulation to a minimum.
Just so you all know, I'm not upset about any of this nor am I concerned. I'm ready to take this challenge head on and I will be her last home if I can help it. She needs consistency and love and I'm ready to give it to her
Any other suggestions? I feel like I need a blog to post about our new adventure
Earlier she tried snapping at my hand. I sternly said "No Step up!" and she stepped up and started sweetly saying "SORRY" I said "No bite" and she repeats "No bite...sorry!....hi baby!" She has very apparently ruled the roost for a long time. For a rescue I'm not sure how much rehabilitating they were doing. I was told she only ate seed. Luckily for me she's eating some pellets, but she won't touch human food at all.
I wish I had some background on her. Unfortunately other than her vet records I'll never have a complete history on her because the owner of the rescue passed away which is why she's here with me now. We're going to have to figure this out as we go along. So here's the plan for the changes we're going to make. If she bites, it's going to be straight to the cage with no reaction. She's going to go to bed at a decent time in order to get 10+ hours a night sleep. For the time being we are going to keep exciting dancing and stimulation to a minimum.
Just so you all know, I'm not upset about any of this nor am I concerned. I'm ready to take this challenge head on and I will be her last home if I can help it. She needs consistency and love and I'm ready to give it to her
Any other suggestions? I feel like I need a blog to post about our new adventure