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Welll.... I'm sad to say that I had to send this email to Greg today: I have some bad news. We have had an extremely unexpected family situation come up and I will be unable to take Echo at this point. Our grandson, who has been with his mom in TN, has been removed from her home due to abuse. My son, who is in Colorado, is in the process of trying to get his baby ( 2 years old), but he is in the army and would need us to be caretakers for him for the duration. I'm afraid it would be unfair to Echo and Judah to try and split my attention between the two. I did let him know that there is a lady near me who has contacts with parrot sanctuary and rescue and I can put him in contact with her. I'm sad all the way around... broken hearted for my grandson whom I have not yet met, and broken hearted for Echo... Deb

Timbersmom, no update because we are not due to get her till the 28th. That was the first date we were all available to go (my daughter , husband and I) . I will update you for sure when we get this accomplished. I'm still reading alot onine and learning

The original owner is very disabled, which is why he is rehoming. He can't speak, so skyping would just be staring at eachother... great idea though. Also he is about 3.5 hours away. I did find out some more information that concerns me and I would love some input. Echo has been caged for the pas several months due to the owner's failing health. We have to transfer her to a travel cage and the owner said we will probably have to towel her to get it done. He won't be able to help at all... he's lost all function, it sounds like (I can't imagine how hard it is for him to type every email to me! Poor guy) What is the best way to get this done the least traumatically? She is still fully flighted also, so we don't want her to get away from us. Poor girl... I'm stressed for her and the sooner we can get her settled the better.

Thanks, Katana... I will try just sitting nearby before we do the open cage thing. I would hate to have to towel her right away to get her back to her cage..... Yes, I will keep the cage set up the way it is...

She comes with her cage and everything (I don't know the size yet, and need to ask) I do have to bring her home right away because the owner is being rehomed himself. He has to relocated to a small apartment because of his health and circumstance. Thanks for the input. I've read on here about people just sitting near the cage not necessarily interacting for awhile. Is that a good route? Or do I just talk to her while she's in the cage... or leave the door open and let her choose to come out if she wants? She's flighted, but we don't have alot of traffic coming through the house so if she chose to get out, I'm not concerned that she will fly out the door. Not sure what her current house looks like but we have lots of windows... will she know not to try to fly through them? (they are gridded, so not big open looking pieces of glass.) Thanks again for your input.

I had inquired here about greys, and was hoping to get a baby eventually . But through the horse grapevine I heard about a sweet girl CAG who's owner was sad to be having to re home her but knows its best for her. He has muscular dystrophy and has deteriorated to where he can't do much for her at all, or even talk to her .hes lost his speech. So i am adopting her. Not sure when I will meet her and go get her, but figured I need to get prepared. She's four years old and he's had her since she was 9 months. Any and all input on how to help this girl adjust would be greatly appreciated. I want to be the best mom I can be for her. Thanks

I actually have been visiting the breeder for about two hours at a time every two weeks since my daughter chose her Indian ringneck and have not gotten sick...they have two greys plus assorted babies

Another question is about Allergies. I have seasonal allergies... esp to dust and cats. However I have them well under control with nasal spray and zyrtec. I stay away from cats... Since I've owned parakeets and a quaker and had no issues... do I likely have no bird dust allergy?

Thank you... I want a bird that wants to be with me... My dogs follow me around the house all day too... If I even LOOK like I'm getting up to go to another room, they are up and ready... lol. When you say several times a daythey are vocal , is it talking noise or screeching noise. Is it a morning thing or an evening thing. I read they are "one person" birds... does that mean he/she would hate and bite my hubby ? He is gone for long hours during the day (like 6 am to 7 pm).... On the weekends he's here in the mornings but then usually outside working on a project or two... The biggest factor is the noise thing... My husband makes phone calls in the evenings when he gets home (he runs his own business), and on Sunday Evenings.... But I can easily have the bird with me while that is happening... Do they tend to scream when their person leaves the house? The only time Mike is here when I'm gone is on Saturday nights when my daughter and I go to church... we leave around 6:30 and get home around 9:30... The rest of the needs I feel like are easy to take care of... I plan to take him/her from room to room with me... I really am home alot. About 2-3 times a month I have a photo session, usually here on the property and that might take 2 hours. I don't intend to get another job... my husband likes me home (Yay!)...

I'm doing my research to decide if this is the breed for me. My daughter is picking up her Indian Ringneck soon, and we have been visiting the breeder for the past 6 weeks or so. They had two CAG's there that were not quite ready to go home (though now they have) and I got to play with them each time we visited.. Of course I fell in love with them. Who could not? However... I'm reading about them and want to make sure I'm fully prepared, if I decide to bring one home, IF my husband will let me. I would love some input from experienced Grey owners. Here is some info on ME. 1. I have owned birds before. Grew up with parakeets, and had a quaker several years ago. 2. I work out of my home and am home ALOT. 3. I would like to learn how to take the bird with me when I go do errands, but will they let me take him/her into the store? I would imagine, like dogs, you don't want to leave them in the car. 4. I have 3 yorkies, and soon will have 4. They are indoor dogs, not neurotic and not barky. But they do like to play and fetch. I'm pretty sure I can train them pretty quickly to leave a bird alone... 5. I have no small children... but will be a grandma in the next couple years. 6. I have seasonal allergies... and I read some people get sick from CAG's. I have my allergies under control though. 7. My husband is concerned about the noise factor. He doesn't like high pitched noises (which steered me away from the caiques) 8. I want a companion to be with me as much as possible... Soon I will only have one kid left at home (of four)... Empty Nest!! Thanks for any input! I want to know how hard they really are, as in... will I screw up the bird if I don't do everything perfectly? It's quality of life is very important to me...and I don't want to take it on if I would not be a good companion for him/her! deb