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macawdreams
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 Posted - 05/11/2005 : 01:06:27
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Hi everybirdie,
OK I can't recall if I shared this already (pre-senior moment) Anyway, this little Grey audio is so amazing!! Her owner gave her a new toy and the two of them share a long conversation as they play with the toy.
If you haven't heard it, check it out. Again, it's just audio but the owner typed a full script so you can follow along!
http://www.sheldrake.org/nkisi/nkisi1_text.html
PS, hubby says I should have bought Greys. ROTFL!!!!
Angie R.
Macaw Dreams Site Owner
"The future of Macaws starts here"
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Gpsyps
Top Gold Member
USA
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 Posted - 05/11/2005 : 15:04:18
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That's incredible Angie. When we first started I wanted a Grey and still do. Instead we ended up with Sophia, then Bella, then Marina and still NO Grey!  . I guess hubby figured since he didn't get his GW, then I wasn't getting my Grey .
I just love them, always have. But hey if I could I'd have one of every kind. They are just all so fun and unique with all their different characters and personalities .
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Toy
Top Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 05/12/2005 : 06:36:00
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I'll give ya mine, LOL. She's a total BRAT!
Yesterday I had my birds out in the aviary & she nipped the tip off JaJaBinks longest tail feather. GRR! She is a great talker/sound maker, but is also a bully & so head strong we can't do much with her. She was only 6 months old when we got her & had been sold to the pet store by a hobby breeder. He had let the parents sort of raise/wean her then he stuck her on a all seed diet & off to the pet store. She had not been handled at all. It took us 6 months to get her to stop drawing blood. I can now pick her up, but I have to tell her why I want her to step up forst or she refuses & tries to bit. With Jengo she needs to know the why/what/where of everything up front.
She is bonded to my Huz, but if he gives her more than a couple head scritches she nails him good. I can do a bit more with her, as I threaten to hold her food. To a CAG that's the worst thing you can do, LOL. Course I never would do that, but the threat works ;).
Jengo is on the defensive all the time. She is also very fearful. She came to us that way. If I walk into the room with a cardboard box, no matter how small, she totally freaks & thrashes around in her cage. She was delivered tothe pet store in a box, we brought her home in one & her first trip to the vet was in one. To this day she is terrified of them.
Intelligence wise they surpass most other species. They are so darn smart it's freaky!
Toy
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Doubleyolk
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USA
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Posted - 05/15/2005 : 04:47:09
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I have two a CAG and a TAG. They are alot of fun and always good for a laugh. The CAG is a 5 yr old rehomed a very smart. He has an extensive vocabulary and is teaching our 11 month old TAG how to talk.They both love toys and are on the go all the time. They both like to bite only in play and without pain or blood.They both love to eat and eat most everything that is offered to them.I think they are Grey't birds. Joe
http://community.webshots.com/user/doubleyolk Charlie 26YR B&G |
Edited by - Doubleyolk on 05/15/2005 05:07:11 |
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Gpsyps
Top Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 05/16/2005 : 09:04:14
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Thanks for sharing. I love the stories on the Grey's. Such personalities!!!
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jennyklong
Top Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 10/13/2005 : 02:37:10
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Natalie, I want one of everything, too! We're all a bunch of loonies! (OK, maybe I should just speak for myself, you're thinking...)
I really enjoy my Grey, even though he can be a stinker at times. He's taught me that he'd rather not be petted or have head scritches most of the time. When he does, it's on his terms. If he bites, it's usually to gently take my finger and move it aside then let go. Of course, he has bit hard, but I can count on one hand how many times and it was usually because he was spooked....which is really common for Greys. For a Grey, he's pretty good with strangers, because I've always made him sit on arms of different people. He doesn't really like it, though, but he does politely tolerate it most of the time, even with kids. The best things about him (aside from the uncanny intellegence and talking) are: He's independent. He doesn't require alot of "hands on" time. He's happy just being able to see and hear us and take showers with us. Oh, and eat what we're eating when we're eating it. He's quiet. Though he "chit-chats" away at certain times of the day, he's never loud like our Macaws. I've never once wished he'd be quiet. I love the polar opposite personalities of my birdies. He's sweet in his own "Grey" way....but I've had to work at it and also remember to respect his "boundaries". I bet you'd really enjoy one. Here's hoping that someday you'll finally be able to have one in your life. |
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sandy3038
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USA
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Posted - 04/18/2006 : 11:29:38
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We just got our CAG as a rescue. He makes lots of sounds but not much in the way of words. He is starting to try now...can't wait to see where it goes. That audio is GREAT!
Owned by: Moko the BGM, Jake and Little One BHCs, Indie the Great Billed Parrot, Nikki the Hahn's, Smokey the CAG, 6 Tiels, 4 Budgies, Zeke the Maine Coon Cat, and Rascal the Munchkin Cat.
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Gpsyps
Top Gold Member
USA
308 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2006 : 16:45:52
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Jenny, I know what you mean about sharing life with one of everything!!! and I am a looney already.
Our Ekkie to me is just like a Grey. We carry conversations back and forth and she knows when to answer or speak just at the right time. It's so adorable. And she too can be a BRAT!!! But we wouldn't have her any other way.
For the love of Greys and all the fids!!!!
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macawdreams
Forum Admin
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Posted - 04/19/2006 : 22:50:42
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Natalie,
So many people think Ekkies do not talk. They'll surprise you every time!
Angie R.
Macaw Dreams Site Owner
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Sigmundine
Top Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 05/08/2006 : 20:29:22
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I understand that B&G's are especially susceptible to the dust producing birds, the cockatoos and african greys. They develop some respiratory illness in response. Anyone know more about that?
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Rhonda
Top Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 05/09/2006 : 14:15:51
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Greys are great!
I have 2, an african congo and a timneh and they are fantastic birds. What intelligence they have and amaze me everytday. I can't imagine not owning them. It's funny, greys have a special way about them that is individual and independent but yet loving also. My Congo was abused and has issues but we work around them and he does fine. I respect what he is willing to do and don't force the issue about being held or snuggling with him but I just love watching him and talking to him. The 2 of them can carry on quite a conversation and have made me run after the phone for no reason several times. Little devils. I think they live to mock noises. Any one thinking about getting one wouldn't be sorry in my opinion but that's my experience with them. They really are characters and then there are my eclectus'.......chat chat chat. It's hard to believe you can have so much love for so many. Oh well, didn't mean to get on a soapbox here lol. Everyone should have just one! hehe
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fantesia28
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USA
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Posted - 09/01/2006 : 15:47:29
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I thought I would chime in on this post since I also own a gray. I have had him since he was 8 weeks (he's 4 years now). He is a great bird -- I love his personality and he's so smart and witty and will say things at just the right time. My favorite is when the kids start to get loud, he will tell them to cut it out... then he says, "go to your room". It cracks me up!! He tells me bye bye now when I get ready to leave.
I am on the flip side of some of you that already own macaws... I don't yet own one (will be getting mine next year), so I have not had the chance to live and breath the macaws. I love my grey though and it will be interesting learning the different quarks of another type of bird. I do like the fact that even though Winston might be loud at times, he's usually chatting or making a sound that he's heard... I am sure it will be much different listening to the macaw volume!! Hopefully Winston doesn't pick that part up (although I am sure he will!!).
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Toy
Top Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 09/01/2006 : 17:07:05
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Michelle:
I have a CAG and a B&G Macaw. Our CAG, Jengo, learned how to play, crack nuts, etc, from watching JaJaBinks. Prior to that she just sat in her cage & never cracked nuts. It's so funny watchng her try to swing by one toe or do the U2 dance, LOL. CAG's watch & study everything & yes they pick up all those wonderful sounds they're so good at imitating...EEEEKKKKK!!!!
As far as sounds go...the high pitched sounds from Jengo bother me allot more than the sounds that JaJaBinks can make. Also macaws are more hands on & tend to want to be right in the middle of things, where CAG's mostly prefer to sit & watch. JaJaBinks loves to help with dishes, loading the dishwasher, eat with us, do yard work, cleaning, etc. Macaws are allot more playful than CAG's. So you actually will have the exact opposite from a macaw compared to you CAG. Life with a Macaw is never dull :).
Toy
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fantesia28
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Posted - 09/01/2006 : 17:16:03
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Hi Toy!!
Thanks for your message -- that helps with the reality of things. Winston is definitely comfortable sitting on his stand watching the world go by most of the time... however, let me have something that he wants and he will find a way to get to me (or spill a glass full of ice water, ect.). He loves to get into my glasses and try to get out the ice so I always have to watch that my cups are not in his sight if he's out as he will spill them over if I turn my back for a second.
He can be slightly playful, but he is always listening and taking everything in just as you explained.
It's kind of cool to hear from someone who has both species and hear the cool things about the macaws. Before I got Winston I read alot about phobic behavoirs, hormonal phases, etc. with the greys. I really think a lot of that is in how you raise them. I really have not had any issues at all with Winston. I hope that my experiences with owning a macaw will prove to be as rewarding as well. I can't wait until I get our new baby!! |
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sandy3038
Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 09/04/2006 : 20:33:08
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I too always wanted a Gray but my husband wasn't crazy about them. I was thrilled when asked to take in a rescue....my husband never says no to a bird in need! We have had Smokey about 8 months now and he has been a joy. He makes every strange noise you can imagine and has stopped plucking and grown back in with this molt (I'll keep my fingers crossed he doesn't start again) and has turned into a real love bug. He has even won Mick over...LOL!
Owned by: Moko the BGM, Jake and Little One BHCs, Indie the Great Billed Parrot, Nikki the Hahn's, Smokey the CAG, 6 Tiels, 4 Budgies, Zeke the Maine Coon Cat, and Rascal the Munchkin Cat.
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