paul467

Hi all, I just thought i would give a quick update. There was a problem getting the bird delivered, so it was another 2 weeks before we got him. We have had him now for about 5 weeks and he's great. We ended up calling him Archie! I couldn't believe how hard it was picking a name, it was worse than choosing our kids names! I can't believe how tame he is. He really is cuddly tame. I have started teaching him colours and he picked the first one after only 2 lessons. he now knows red, blue and yellow and we are working on blue. He is whistleing the Addams Family tune, although he doesn't always get it right! which is funny. We're positive we heard him say hello the other night while he was mumbling to himself, but haven't heard it since. Hopefully Archie is a bright bird, as he was born on 25th October (4 months old)and he seems to pick things up very quickly. Oh yes, thanks for the tips on colour training that are on the forum, they worked a treat. This site has made a big difference and been a big help in me looking after Archie. Thanks, Paul

Thank you for the warm welcome. Yes we finally have a name. I didn't realise it could be so hard picking one. It was harder than choosing our kids names. Anyway we are going to call it Ozzie, don't ask me why, it was just one that we all agreed on at last. When i have some photo's i will post them. Thanks again, Paul

Hi, I just thought i would introduce myself. My name is Paul and i live in England. I am 43, married with 2 kids. one is 17yrs and the other 7yrs. Big gap i know, but my wife got brudy. Anyway, i have always wanted a grey, but due to work have never got one as it wouldn't have been fair on the bird. But last year my father passed away and the inheritance has enabled me to give up work (would swap it all to have my dad back though)I have spent weeks finding a breeder who i can trust and will be getting my CAG next week. I am sure that i will be using your forum alot, even thought i have done nothing but read about greys on the internet for the last month. The net is great for information, but likewise there is a lot of mis-information on it as well, so i thought a forum would be the place for advice. Thanks, Paul