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I have posted some pics earlier this month, but I am sure more will follow as I have filled up my camera two times already. It was amazing how well he did during the trip home and after getting him here. The guy at the bird store said to put him in his cage and leave him alone for a while. Well, he did not want to be in his cage, he wanted to be with me. I am guessing that my daily visits (and I do mean daily) down to see him made his transition much easier. For the last two hours we were bonding. I was laying in front of the TV while he was gently clinging to my shirt with his beak, nestled up under my arm sleeping. What a joy already. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him. Now I am off to probably the most trying part of the day. I am letting the dogs in to get a view and check him out. One dog has seen him through the kitchen window already. I know I will especially be on my highest vigilance tonight.

I have some good news everyone. Today I got to bring Tango home. He is now in his cage enjoying the full variety of his first toys, and getting to know his new home. I suddenly hope I can care for him properly and become a good parront to him. Thanks for everyones vote of confidence.

Thank you willingwv. That is very kind. I have read a lot of very informative information here already, so I do know what you mean.

Wohooo Fellow grey forumonites I jsut found out Tango is a boy. I am rushing out to get cigars and pass them all around. I thought I wanted a girl, but I am extremely happy with him being a boy. Again there are no emoticons that describe the big happy face I have right now.

I am glad to hear that, because I bought the Alex Stucies book, and although he was an extraordinary bird (ok this is an understatement) I couldn't wrap myself around all the scientific stuff to finish it. That was no cheap book either. Anyway thanks everyone for all your support in this new adventure I am taking on.

Yeah it does semm a bit questionable, but I am seriously thinking about it. That cell phone thingis funny, but I know what you mean. I ws sitting at the meeting with Tango's picture in front of me and I kept reaching and touching it with a glisten of love in my eyes. Hey Tango perched today for the first time. I post a few of the pics for all to see. Of course I didn't post em all, but I posted a few. Can't wait to see yours.

I look forward to seeing them. I was also remembering a thread I read last night about teaching Tango my phone number, and I was speaking with a fellow bird owner who had two of his greys stolen, and he said first and foremost get your bird microchipped. So I got this idea about not only teaching Tango my phone number, but also to teach her (I say her because I want a female) to say I'm microchipped. Does anyone think microchipped is to long of a word to teach a bird. PS you should have seen me run around at my monday meeting last night showing everyone who would look Tango's picture.

Thank you so much. I ran around my meeting tonight showing the picture to anyone who would look. I think Hershey is a great name. have you posted any pictures yet? Oh yeah thank you so much Lyric. I sometimes tend to expect the worst out of myself, but I am getting good support here. Thank you to everyone.

Congrats on your new grey. What did you name it? I myself can't wait to bring Tango home. I visit everyday. The bird store owner said come by any time you like. I imagine he didn't expect me to go there every day. LMAO. PS you can see pics of Tango on the photos page. He or she is only about 10 weeks old now. How exciting is that?

Thanks I went to the link and am going to purchase the book "For the Love of Greys, by Bobbi Brinker" I also have the Alex Studies but I too found it a hard read and have since put it on the back burner.

HI Dan, I posted some photos under the submit photo link. That is the only place I could find to do it. Today I went and made fianl payment on Tango and spent some time. I think I arrived to early though because he/she didn't seem to thrilled to be out of the cage, so I spent about 30 minutes with Tango and then put him.her back in the cage so it could eat breakfast. PS I can't wait until next week when I get the dna testing back so I can speak of Tango in either the he or she sex that it is. I am reading right now the book called "A guide to a well behaved parrot". Are there any more you would recommend?

Thank you kitty. I really am excited. I have been visiting him or her every day, and plan to go every day until I finally get to bring him/her home. I bought a giant cage, a good wooden jungle gym, toys and am looking for one of them big net like things so he/she can climb high. I wonder is it possible to be spending to much money on this bird? I jsut made my wallpaper his picture and I just look and smile. The guy at the store he will be ready to go in a bout a month, and those emoticons -----> just dont have a big enough smile to represent how I look. Whoever said dont worry the 3 months will go by fast was right. Thank you now, but I gotta tell you I didn't believe you then.

Hi I just thought I would drop in and tell everyone that Tango is now at the bird store learning how to eat on his or her own. I will know the sex next week, and visit Tango everyday. Today I took a few pictures to share with everyone. I am so excited! I have read so many books now about them. I truly hope I will be a good mom to my new family member.

I know but 3 months from today seems like an eternity for now. lmao. Can you tell me what size cage will be best suited for Tango as that will be what I am bringing home next and am trying to find a deal on one somewhere. I will be buying Tango a play pen also, but Tango might have to be in his cage sometimes so I want him or her to be the most comfortable. Oh yeah also if you know of any place to purchase one that is reasonably priced that would be good too. Thanks so much for all the help.

The guy at the the bird store said it will be 3 months. I am hoping for sooner though. I finally decided I am going to name it Tango, and have already started collecting the items I will need for him or her. I am very excited since I have always wanted one.

Thank you for you reply. Indeed I will supervise, and thanks for the vote of confidence. I got to reading some of the post last night and all of a sudden got overwhelmed with the thought of a new baby, and started to doubt whether I can do it. But after reading the reply posts I believe I can. Thanks again, and once my new baby is ready to come home I will indeed post some pictures as I am sure I will be totally enthralled by his or her presense.

Hi, I am new to this forum because I am getting to bring home my baby grey, and want to know as much information as I can possibly find. I have read the post about bringing you new baby grey home and have found much good info in there. But, I also have 6 cats and 2 dogs along with 3 cockatiels. One of my dogs licks her lips while looking at the tiels. Is there any suggestions on how I should break this dog of this behavior so my grey does not feel threatened? Thank you for taking the time to welcome me here.