Hi there,
I have a really important question about my 14 yr old Congo African Grey. I have had my boy since October of last year, of whom I have adopted from a very nice, bird loving couple. The husband was going though chemo and it was hard to keep the majority of their birds due to all the visits in to town. I believe Symba was the last of the large parrots to be re-homed. I am so honored and adore my Grey! Yet, I don't understand. Since I have had him, he has NEVER flown. I know now that he was "fancy" wing clipped., but I have not touched a feather of his since I have had him. I do know that his wing feathers are taking a while to grow in, yet, he has never attempted to fly. I was alright with this at first, but now after being with him, I think he gets bored just "standing" around all the time. I wish I could show him...but well, being human and all, just not realistic, lol!
What can I do though for him? He does flap his wings pretty strong at times, but really, no flight comes from it. The only TWO times he has ever "fallen" from a perch, etc, it was close to the floor, but he just fluttered down...no real attempt to take off from there.
I would never want to see him hurt, so I have never tried any type of antics, but what can I do that is safe for him? Or is it just a fact, he may never fly?
Any advice that you may have would be greatly appreciated. I truly love him and want him happy. I feel the ability to fly is innate and that he should be able to give it a try. Your thoughts?