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| Question about Pets:I just purchased African gray parrot, he is afraid |
Grey's are notoriously intelligent and sometimes (usually) take time before getting used to changes in their environment. Patience, moving slow when around him, and showing him that he can trust you is important in creating a relationship. All birds nip, or bite from time to time, however greys tend to give you a warning bite. Warning bites tend not to be painful (the same cannot be said of my amazon!) but the next one generally packs a bit of a wallop. The best thing you can do when being bitten is to try your hardest not to show a big reaction. That sounds very hard, and sometimes it is, but it helps to curtail biting behavior if they see that it doesn't make you run away.( Also, pulling away from a painful bite can also cause damage to your bird! ) By not reacting in a big way, your bird sees that you are not going to run out on him, and that you are not giving him threatening body language (e.g. screaming, shaking him-which will only make him bite harder). Also, try looking at him through only one side of your face instead of head on until he gets used to you. Predators face prey head-on, and you don't want to be perceived as a predator, as your parrot knows he is a prey species. (His eyes are on the sides of his head, and he looks at you typically from one side of his head or the other). As far as toys, introduce a new toy gradually by placing it closer and closer to his cage, over a period of days or even weeks (he will let you know when he doesn't fear it) until he lets you put it in his cage. The sooner he can trust you, the sooner you will be able to handle and play with him, which is a must. Have patience, and you'll be rewarded!
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