I am currently looking to take home a 1 1/2 year old Timneh African Grey Parrot.l Hes had a crappy home and the local pet store bought him and has been giving him a nice home. He hasnt had any training and is slowly becoming more socialized thanks to the pet store. I dont believe he was physically abused just put away in a corner most likely hes seems healthy just a bit slow in warming up to people. I've been making great progress and learning so much teh last week. I've only succeeded in showing my a scratching motion with my hand and getting him to bow is head and let me scratch behind his head and around his eyes. He loves it under his chin, for a treat. I try to bring him healthy snacks that he wont get at the store. One day we worked on step up for a while and he was doing great but i still got nipped a few times. since then he has much more gently refused to step up but never the less it was a firm no. I know he will do what he wants when he wants just dont want to form any bad habits on my part. Is it kind of liek a dog don't give him a command if your pretty certain he wont do it or is it ok to go ahead and give a try when you feel like it? Thank you so much for teh help having a great time on here reading all the info.
