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at what age does an african grey learn to fly?
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Question by sukhi: at what age does an african grey learn to fly?
I have an african grey he turned 12 weeks today, i have only had him for one week. Also he is still eating his baby food, once in the morning and once in the evening, along with his deli mix and fresh fruuits.
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Answer by professor grey
At about 4 months, providing his wings aren’t clipped. You can teach him over a soft area such as your bed. If his wings are clipped he can get hurt really bad. The place where I purchased my Grey clipped his wings without my permission because he would fly over to the perch of a Cockatoo who is was rooming with. I was soooo mad! Anyway, when I brought him home he would try to fly and hit the floor. One drop split his keel and I had to bring him to the Vets. He re-opened that split a good 4 times before it was finally heeled. Please be careful. An African Grey should learn to fly BEFORE his wings are clipped.
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Throw him up in the air and see,… That’s how they do it on cartoons anyway…
My grey flew around 10-12weeks. If you didn’t raise it make sure what type of clip they gave it. My breeder gave Cosmo a baby clip so he can still glide but I really have to watch him if I take him outside because he glides for quite a long distant. He did a baby clip because CAG are so clumsy and if you do a full clip to a baby he may get hurt. Make sure you have a sandy perch to keep his talons dull also because you don’t want to clip their nails for the same reason they need all the help to hold on without falling. Good luck with you new baby I would also start cutting down on the baby food ( just the amount) and make sure he getting lots of fresh veggies and almonds. I also feed mine frozen veggies slightly defrosted he loves them also.