As a result, Merlin loves to show off in front of groups of people. A friend, Ellen Zadalis, says that she helps her Grey, Jocko, overcome insecurities by turning them into fun experiences. Spend quality time with your Grey, encouraging it to be curious and independent. Give it praise and love, and introduce it to change slowly. Reassure, encourage and then reassure again.
Many experts believe that the most common causes are poor nutrition and lack of humidity.
Many Grey feather picking problems also stem from insecurity, again correlated to poor early socialization or other traumas, such as frequent falling due to clumsiness. If your Grey picks, take the bird for a thorough veterinary exam. To avoid possible nutrition and humidity causes before they start, concentrate on giving your Grey a well-balanced diet, ensure that your bird's room has sufficient humidity levels, and mist your Grey often. Their strength of high intelligence and sensitivity can also be a weakness, if they're not properly nurtured. All rights reserved.