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Absolutely stunning scenery. Wish I lived nearer to the sea *dreams away* My local scenery has changed drastically over the past months due to the move from Holland to Sweden. So therefor I choose to show you a bit of both, hope its alright. South of the Netherlands, Limburg: Dalarna, Sweden: (not the best pictures, it doesn't do the nature justice really)

Thanks, He's such a lovely bird. There certainly are pictures worth framing. Simon ( the cat ) was a little interested in the mash we had made, they were always supervised though. We have 2 cats and they are doing well with mika joining the flock, but you never know, cats will still be cats when they get the opportunity.

I always adore these sort of things when they come by in some random chat, they always give me a giggle. Never seen them as parrots though, thank you for sharing.

Mika also leans, though when he notices he wont get his way he simply goes there himself. Preferably with a toy in the beak :laugh:

Our little Mika has been doing great, we've turned into right old grey slaves. Thought I'd share some snapshots of the past week.

He he Yes how dare I play with our new baby ^^ We will most certainly enjoy every single second of him, although have to contain johan to not spoil him from the start... or myself for that matter I know it will just kick us in the bum later on. Atm he's catching up some sleep, since it got quite late last night after all.

Thanks for all the kind messages! Didn't have much time to update last night sorry for that. Everything went extremely well, he's eating drinking playing and cosying down with us. His name is .... MIKA so named after Mika Hakkinnen, which caused some laughs at the breeder. And of course some obligatory pictures, meet mika (isn't he adorable ) And one with Johan (we didn't let him sit there, but it makes the most cutest picture)

thanks you guys, I love the card my mum made. She usually doesn't do animals so it was quite the surprise. Trying to kill the waiting atm by re checking everything, cage play-tree foods. Getting the travelers cage ready, just 3 more hours to go :whistle:

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Tonight's finally the night that our little man is coming home. He's a 4, almost 5, month old timneh. We've known since Saturday that we can pick him up and its going to my nerves. Seriously I don't get how others do it. All these questions go through my mind like am I prepared enough ( NO ) do we have everything in the house that we don't have easy access to, will the trip go well.. the whole shabang basically. He comes from a small but recommended breeder, is dna tested and is already on a good food regime with veggies, pellets, some fruit etc. At 5 we're leaving so got to keep breathing till then The entire family ( both Johan's and mine ) is exited, my mum even made us a little gift to say welcome to the little one, although she's in an other country so all I have right now is an image

Love it! And such a nice view for them aswell ^^

Love the idea, thank you for sharing. No pet smart here but might know where to get them out. Good luck with the new birdy arrival btw

That would be greatly appreciated No worries about the advice, it would be odd not to take it right?

thx for the replies, Char, thank you. Will just have to start over again then or simply discard them since I cant do it tighter then this. I know about the cat, no worries. He got that ball and I just replaced it. got more then plenty of those but thank you for the warning.

heya, Even though we aren't parronts quite yet, I thought I'd share some toys. Most aren't done yet so I wont bother with those that are just idea's. Not the greatest pictures but they give an idea. The only one done. Roughly 50 cm Two close ups. Swing to-be. Far from done, but LOVE the colours. Strange angle on it but roughly 1.20. (braided from 18 meters of sisal) Small foraging toys, also great as cat distraction toys :evil: Two not finished ones, but liked by the cat... ..perhaps a little too much! Mostly I use sisal, as you can see. I drown in that stuff due to someone taking home 500 meters, other then that I got hemp, wooden beads and some baby acryl. Left over java tree bits, and some other woods. I've heard many things about cotton robe, and not quite sure whether or not too use it. Anyone any insight on that? Diana & Johan

As judy said check the vets, also try finding an online store that sells horse equipment. They have loads.

In close proximity of where I grew up I've seen how it shouldn't be done and how it should. My neighbors many years ago had a grey, it was in a barren cage and if he dared to make a sound the cage would be hit, or something would be yelled at him from a few rooms away. Those people didn't stay very long, they ended up moving to Suriname and the grey ended up going to the national parrot shelter. On the other hand, 2 streets away there lives a grey, he's roughly 20 years of age. The woman that takes care of him has had him from birth, however her husband was his real favorite. he sadly passed away earlier in the year and simba is taking it quite rough but seems to be happy to mourn with his female caretaker. He's a blast, he can curse in context ^^ He is completely free roaming although he does have a cage but he sleeps on top of it, never been clipped and never plucked or barbed any feather. I've never understood people who get anything on a him, specially not animals. They are a life commitment, they have feelings and they aren't just object to pretty up the house. Pictures will come I promise , love photography so in the end it will probably end up quite boring with all the pictures hihi:whistle:

Thanks so much guys, for the warm welcome! We have infact not chosen a CAG yet, we just know we are going for a CAG over a TAG ( mostly due to breeders ) There is a very good breeder in the stockholm area ( bout an hour south of there) however still looking around since I am not too keen on a 3-4 hour drive purely for the bird's health. That is the closest this far though -.- We'll have plenty of questions I am sure, but beware of the randomness of them. So much to learn.. @Caitb I'll try and make some "good" pictures.. other then my hands being colored by food dye .. each time I tell myself.. Diana put on gloves... and each time I end up with having pink/orange/blue/green fingers. And once its in the pores.. its in

.. but hopefully soon to be parront First is first, I'm Diana and I'm 25 years of age. My partner (johan, who also lurks *waves* ) and I are preparing for our first CAG. And tbh.. I CANT WAIT. We've done loads of research but still don't feel we are quite ready to take the plunge. Been lurking in this forum for a while, first as guest then signed up.. and finally dared to make a post. Personally I don't think you can be prepared enough and as such we wont even look until everything is in order (make the house parrot safe, cables etc.. Teflon *sigh*.. that stuff is in so much more then you are aware off) I adore DIY, so therefore I make the toys myself. Its fun to do although atm defiantly not cheaper hihi.. but thats my own fault. Today the cage came in, its a Montane las vegas cage with dome top ( I believe ). its 85x60x200 ( living hight 1.50). That will primarily be his/her night cage. Since I stay at home due to health reasons he/she can be out all day. We've decided on no clipping, so he/she will be free roaming. He/she will be fed a combo of Harissons and eco bird pellets, added with greens fruit nuts and seeds. Probably forgetting alot of info but thats it for now. Already became a wall of text as it is Either way, Hello from both of us and I hope to learn alot more from you guys