katana600

This forum is filled with caring people. I saw a message on chat that Chikki was found, then read the account. Even knowing it has a happy ending, even without even bringing my first baby grey home yet, the tears run down my face at the love you have for your Chikki and for all the people stepping in to comfort and encourage you. Glad that all the prayers and effort to bring Chikki home made for a happy ending.

That is a great video and a beautiful boy Ecko. Thanks for sharing, love to see him so playful.

Thanks for the pictures. Our baby won't be home for a few more weeks. This is a happy homecoming for you and Gracie. Congratulations!

Aww, thanks. We knew she wasn't colorful. We didn't expect her to talk. She just has the biggest most vibrant personality anyone can imagine. She has a wicked sense of humor. Even though she has bitten each of us, we didn't hold it against her and the time spent with her is always rewarded with uproarious laughter. I am reading all your posts and getting to know you better. This forum is what I have been looking to find for three years. It wasn't until we committed to Juno's breeder that I kept looking at every site with African Greys. Andrew and Tui's site sent me here and it is the best of the best. Thanks again.

Thank you all for your warm welcome. While reading so many posts, I am impressed at how politely this group communicates, even when disagreeing on important topics. When it is time for Juno (CAG hatch date 5.18.09) to come home, you will be a lifeline. Already I have been inspired to start making toys just for him. I don't think any of my friends are as enthusiastic as all of you. That is only because they have never had a parrot. It takes someone very special to understand and create a bond with such a magnificent intelligent companion. Thanks again to all of you.

I hope I am following the forum rules with picture size and place to post.

another favorite of her

Java is our three year old poicephalus, a red-bellied hen. She is a joy, she gets along with everyone in the family and doesn't know a stranger. She doesn't know she is a little "quarter-pounder". We like to joke that she perceives herself as a 500 pound gorilla. The time we spent socializing and making sure everyone in the family is dedicated to her and both of our daughters want to be the one to "inherit" her. We considered long and hard about getting a second bird and have been assured that our best result will come from getting another species from the same continent. We have also been advised that an African Grey is not so much a "touchy-feely", cuddly parrot and each of them need a different kind of interaction. We will be very careful with introductions and let the two of them decide what works best. Wish us luck and lots of patience.

Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome and especially for all the time you have spent to create this forum and share your experiences. While every one of our parrots are unique and exceptional, it helps to know that you have such good advice and encouragement to share. We will continue to read all the posts on the forum. First hand knowledge is a great addition to the books, avian vet feedback and general information. Will let you know when Juno comes home.

This is when we first met our boy.

I have been appreciating and reading about African Grey's for years. Three years ago we acquired our first parrot. Java is a red-bellied parrot and came from a bare cage in a pet shop. She had a brutal wing clip, was biting the stuffin' out of anyone who came near the cage, but put her head down, cooed to my husband, rubbed her beak against his finger and this "no more pets" fellow brought her home so she wouldn't be alone in a cage for the holidays. We are smitten beyond words and now she is sociable, intelligent and simply a joy. While we were buying more toys for her, we have gotten to know a couple who raise greys. We were chosen by an eight week old CAG. They do not release their babies until all the siblings in the clutch wean themselves, so it could be a month or more before our baby comes home. We can visit him every other weekend until he comes home. We think we are going to name him Juno because his purchase means we will not ever be taking that Alaskan cruise we thought we wanted all these years. LOL. We would like to be part of your forum to learn more and to share with others who love parrots.