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Alexandra had her first shower ever today - the breeder had never given her one or even a spray mist, so we showed her how our other two conures liked it and then it was her turn - just a quick mist for her first time but she seemed ok with it since I was in the shower with her and as long I am around she seems willing to try anything at least once. Then a nice towel dry - she seemed to like that even though she's never been toweled before, but she loves cuddling so any kind of close snuggling seems ok with her. Then finally a gourmet supper of pellets, orange slices, nuts, and seeds. She's now sitting sleepily on her perch, chirping happily every once in a while. I'm in love.

This is a short introduction to myself and my partner Ausage and of course "Alexandra the Grey". Alexandra is 6 months old, a mottled red Congo Grey who came home from the breeders with us yesterday. I have wanted a Grey companion for many years and finally we found the perfect bird in Alexandra.. We have been visiting her regularly at the breeder for a couple of months waiting for her to be weaned and flighted and ready to come home with us. We have watched her grow from a wobbly chick not able to stand on her own to taking her first flight two weeks ago. She loves to cuddle and is already developing a bond with me. As soon as I approach her, whether she is with Ausage, standing on a perch or in her cage she will leap onto me. Here are a few pictures... (click to enlarge)