grey adoption question

[themacaw]

Hey everyone I'm back after quite a long time sorry for not posting sooner. So there is a guy here in my town that own a congo, grey and recently the old man that he was attatched to died so he's quite depresive and on top of that they have to move somewhere where they cant take her/him with and he is tame but since the old man died like I said he's gone into a depresive state. So my question is will he get used to me or will he remain deprsive and will he be ok after a while thanks a lot

 

[Tyrion]

Im sure given time he will get use to you and even share a bond with you ...as long as you give him time and go at his pace you should do well

 

[themacaw]

Oh and will it be better to keep her wings kliped for a while so that I can let her out for a bit to get used to me

 

[Tyrion]

There is a great webinar from Goodbird Inc Parrot Digital Media | Online Parrot Media number 8. Training Rescued and Re-Homed Parrots is free watch that it will help you tons

 

[themacaw]

Ok thanks a lot will definitely look into that link you gave me do you maybe know if I should klip her wings at first

 

[Tyrion]

There is a huge debate over clipping ...I wouldn't just because it takes so long for them to grow back and at some point you are going to want to be able to let her fly ...

 

[themacaw]

Ok thanks a lot @Tyrion so should I let her out for a bit in a day or what should I do sorry im asking so much questions that just my style I do a lot of research before diving head first with no knowledge

 

[Hankmacaw]

Do you have a macaw now? If so you should think long and hard before getting a grey. Macaws are susceptible to Pulmonary Hypersensitivity Syndrome, which is caused by exposure to the dusty from dusty birds such as greys and cockatoos and cockatiels.
Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine - Respiratory Diseases in Macaws - Pulmonary Hypersensitivity Syndrome

 

[cassiesdad]

This is almost the same exact story with Milton, our U2. His mourning period for his previous owner continued for the first three years that he was with us. The key is to take it easy, and let he/she grieve.

Like @Hankmacaw , I'm concerned about the dust that Greys have and the effect it has on Macaws...

 

[themacaw]

Ok thanks every one I will take it slow as you recommend and no I have not got a macaw yet. Will it help if I get an air filter

 

[themacaw]

Ok just found out that they will be taking the grey with them they found a place that is pet friendly so thanks everyone . I will be looking to buy or adopt another bir then I guess thanks a lot

 

[Marcella]

This is almost the same exact story with Milton, our U2. His mourning period for his previous owner continued for the first three years that he was with us. The key is to take it easy, and let he/she grieve.

Like @Hankmacaw , I'm concerned about the dust that Greys have and the effect it has on Macaws...

@cassiesdad - poor Milton. I know how he felt. Still in mourning for my dog (Oct. 29th) and my caique (Nov. 24th) - it's incredibly tough losing a beloved companion.

 

[cassiesdad]

@cassiesdad - poor Milton. I know how he felt. Still in mourning for my dog (Oct. 29th) and my caique (Nov. 24th) - it's incredibly tough losing a beloved companion.

I can understand why Milt grieved for so long. His former owner really did an exceptional job raising him. It's all relative, if you think about it. Bringing Milty into our family helped me so much in my grieving process with Cassie, and I'd like to think that I helped him a little, also.

Losing two companions within such a short time has to be extremely painful...