Pchela

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Check out my new avatar! It's my new baby!

Oh Ronda! No, it wasn't you! I'm sorry if I gave you that impression. I appreciate all of the advice I've been given on here! There was a lady at a pet store that I spoke to and she tole me they have to step up and be laddered so they know who is boss, otherwise they'll think they are dominant over you etc. It just didn't sound right to me.

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Nothing to see here. Move along. Post edited by: Pchela, at: 2008/06/09 06:20<br><br>Post edited by: Pchela, at: 2008/09/29 07:07

Thanks for your encouragement and letting me know that I'm not a bad person by not adopting the two birds I saw. I would love to but you are all right. I'm not ready yet. I do hope they will find a good home.

Hi all and thanks for the warm welcomes!

I live in an apartment so space is an issue. Of course, I know they each need their own cage and it probably is too much for us to take two right now... I just see the pictures of the Hahns and Grey pluckers and my heart goes out to them! I want to rescue them you know? But your advice is excellent. I probably can only handle one more at this time. When we get a house, that's a different story. I love my Sennie and want more, but diving right in is probably not the way to go. I think a young or baby Grey is probably the way I should go for now.

Ah! Thank you for the biting advice. I have of course researched this but every thing I read online seems to contradict everything else I read online. I will try this technique! BTW- the picture of Hoban does not do him justice. He is much brighter... my digital camera broke though so for now I only have crappy phone pics. Hope to remedy that soon.

Hi, I'm Melisa. I have a daughter and husband, 2 cats and one new Senegal Parrot named Hoban Washburne. I joined here because I am actively looking for a Grey to come live with us and am debating between a baby or adult and a Timneh or Congo. I'm hoping that as I start meeting them one will just grab my heart. More likely, I'll fall for the first one I see! This bird obsession started pretty recently. My daughter wanted a budgie so I started researching birds. Now she could care less about them and I have started what will be a lifelong obsession! I love my Senegal (who has lived with us for 2 weeks now) and I have my heart set on a Grey. After that, perhaps a mini Macaw! (see, I'm totally hooked) Anyway, thanks for the warm welcomes I've already received. I think I'll like it here!

Ah! More of you replied as I was typing the last reply! Thanks to you as well. All of your advice helps! I think I will go over to the welcome room as suggested.

Thank you both for your replies! I am hoping that one of the birds I meet just clicks with me and I won't have to agonize over a decision. I guess we'll see what happens. As for the pluckers, you're probably right. It's probably too much for a beginner like me. Especially with two of them. My Senegal is really great. He's just 6 months old and has only been with us two weeks. He is now doing his step ups about half of the time. He didn't know the command at all when we brought him home. He loves to take showers with me and said his first word yesterday. (he of course said it to my daughter and I didn't hear it, and he has yet to repeat) The word was "pretty" which he certainly is. Our only problem with him is he can bite a bit hard sometimes but I've read that this is a baby bird thing that he may grow out of.

Hi. It's my first post. I have a Senegal Parrot named Hoban Washburne and am now actively seeking a Grey. I'm hooked. I have to have one! I have scheduled 2 meetings to meet adult birds who need new homes and am going to a bird mart on Saturday. A bird rescue 3 hours away have a Timneh and a Hahns Macaw that have to go together. Both are pluckers. I don't know if I'm ready for that yet but I would love to take them and give them a loving home. There are also some adorable baby Congos available (probably not for long) at a local store. So, can I get some opinion? I've haven't had my Sennie very long so am by no means an experienced bird caretaker but I have done tons of research. Problem is there are so many differing opinions on the net regarding adopting or buying and regarding the Timneh or the Congo Grey. So, I'd love it if anybody could offer me advice based on first hand experience before I go meeting birds. Thanks guys!