So I bought a African grey that was not banded but I fell inlove wit him and bought him anyway I love him to pieces and I was told he was only 7 months when I brought him to a very reputable Breeder to get his nails trimmed and he said he thinks he’s 3 to 5 years old which is fine I still love him the same but my question is he says hello since we got him about 3 months ago and I figured more words would come in time thinking he is still only 7 months but if he is actually 3-5 years old is he goin to learn any more words I know your not supposed to buy a bird for his talking abilities and I love him no matter what but would love for him to talk more
Well if he is already saying "hello" chances are,he'll be saying other words too.
how long have you had him? If he is in a new environment,you're going to have to allow him time to settle into his new surroundings. how much time? Is any ones guess. It could take months or YEARS,or even just DAYS..Birdies are like people,every one of 'em are individuals.
Is he friendly with you? does he step up or come to you? He is going to have to feel comfortable before he even thinks about chatting.
I had Smokey maybe 6 months or so before she said a word. Mom would put her in a spare bedroom every night and cover her house,and when she uncovered to move Smokeys house back into the living room mom would say "how are you"?
One morning,as mom was going thru her routine,even before Smokeys house got uncovered,Smokey blurted out "HOW ARE YOU???".
Mom almost fell on the floor
In just days,Smokey was coming out with different words/phrases/whistles.
Smokey had to feel comfortable enough to start to talk,and it was all down hill from there
Give your new family member time. What is his/her name? And posting a picture or two or three is ALWAYS welcome here! (hint hint)
Jim
