tabbytai

I sure will! Thanks!

Here is "his" picture

My husband and I just put the down payment on our baby this afternoon!!! We are so excited! Baby was hatched on April 9th and won't be coming home until early July but we will have lots of opportunity to visit and bond... Now we have to come up with a good name!

Thanks so much. I am sure it will. Only 3 days left till the big day. I'll keep you posted! Tabby

Wow, thank you for the quick response... Here is how the shop works: The breeder has her pairs and baby's at home. On may 6th they will be moved from her home to the bird shop she also owns. At that point they will be about 6-7 weeks and are available to put deposits down on. She only has two available from this clutch. I feel like I do have to choose which one I want because I don't want someone else to pick first therefore choosing mine by default. I want to have first pick. Do you know what I mean? What should I look for in particular in a 6-7 week only baby? also, I will definitely NOT be bringing home an unweaned baby. I have read so many horror stories and I will not allow it to happen to my baby. I have been advised to make sure I see it eat and drink water on its own before I bring it home.

Hello all! My name is Tabby. I have not purchased a grey yet although it is in the very near future. I have a cage set up at home which I am getting ready. The baby birds that I have been able to find locally are expected to arrive on May 6th. This is not far from now! They will not be fully weaned but will be ready for purchase. The woman who runs the shop keeps the birds there until weaned (a minimum of 13 weeks) and requires a new owner to make at least weekly visits with the baby before they can go home to ensure the beginnings of a good relationship. I was pleased to hear that. My apprehension starts here: What do I really need to do to prepare my home for the new arrival? and How will I be sure to choose a healthy baby from the clutch when they aren't weaned yet? Much of the reading I have been doing seems to lean toward weaned birds but I will be choosing before the bird is perching and before it has complete feathers. Please help! I want to make the best decision that I can. Thanks! I am so happy to have found this forum. I use one routinely for my fish tank hobby and love the community there. Glad to start a new relationship here along with my anticipated bird. Tabby