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06-05-2008, 06:26 PM
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New grey owner
Hi there. I am a new grey owner and have a 3 and half month old grey. I have had him for 2 weeks. For the last couple of days now he has decided that being on my shoulder is his favourite spot. He flies onto me either from his cage or his playstand whenever I am near. If he lands on my chest he claws and flaps his way up onto my shoulder. I have read that it is not really ideal for a grey to be on your shoulder as it could make him feel dominant. Do I let him stand on my shoulder for the time being as I am not sure if its because he is still a baby and wants comfort, or do I keep taking him off and putting him back on his cage. I don't want to start any bad habits. He does like to snuggle up against my chest if I am sitting down.
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06-05-2008, 06:57 PM
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Angela - It's all about your preferences. I used to be very strict about my Macaw on my shoulder when she was my only bird because I knew she could deliver a devastating bite to my face if something was to scare her, etc. Also, birds can decide they're tired of sharing their perch (your shoulders) with YOUR head! LOL However, when I got my U2, I started only allowing her on my shoulder when I would invite her...never when it was solely her idea. Then I got my CAG, and he liked my shoulder, and being a lot smaller, I didn't mind. However, I still only allow it by my invitation, not his. Now that my Macaw sees the U2 and the CAG on my shoulder, she tries to go there, too. I do not allow it to this day. Poor thing. LOL Anyway, if you don't want the bird on your shoulder, do not allow them there. Continue putting them back on your hand or arm and eventually they seem to get the idea. Redirect their attention if they are obsessing on going to your shoulders! You can do this just by changing their focus to something else. It probably isn't necessary to take your bird and place back in the cage, but that is certainly your preference.
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