Shades Of Grey

Thanks for the welcome The lady said that she got him when he was a year old. The first owners had no time for him, classic excuse. His current owner had good intentions of keeping him for life but both herself and her daughter have developed bad allergies to the dust. She sprays him twice a day and vacuums a lot but its not helping. She is really attached to him and sounds like a good owner. I feel bad for her. I hope there are no tears tomorrow when I pick him up. I also have this fear in the back of my mind that she will back out of the adoption. I will be really heart broken if she does. We had a few talks and she feels good knowing he will be going to a great home but I imagine it is very hard for her. The whole thing is bitter sweet because I am so excited to take my baby home but I know how she is feeling as well. I had to part with a dearly loved dog when he became very vicious around my children a few years ago. It was the right thing to do but it wasn't easy. I just pray the whole transition runs smoothly. I want to to be as stress free as possible for him. I have a few questions about transporting him home so I think I will make a thread in another section where it may receive more replies. Thanks again for the welcome

Hello everyone My name is Amanda. I am a married at home mom of two from Ontario Canada. I have longed to own a grey for so many years. I really took my time, did my research and waited until the time was right. I originally planned to purchase a baby in two years when we moved to a bigger home but the chance came up to adopt a three year old congo male with his cage and my heart just went out to him. This will be this third, and final, home in three years. I am still paying a large sum of money (slightly less than $1000) but he comes with an adequate cage (32x26x68 with play top), toys and best of all, a great personality. Its unfortunate that so many rehomed birds are sold for $2000 or more in this area. I would adopt them all if I could. I feel blessed to have the chance to give a permanent home to this boy. Anyhow, we go pick up our new family member tomorrow and I am so excited and a little nervous about the transition for him. All of my time, research and longing is going to be tested when this beautiful intelligent creature enters our lives. I have much experience with birds, growing up with tiels, love birds and budgies. I am very informed on bird care. I haven't owned an air freshener or non stick pan in years LOL. I enjoy sprouting seeds and beans and baking birdie bread for my fids. I currently have an extremely spoiled and well cared for green cheek conure. He is the love of my life (other than my husband and children ) I feel confident in my ability to give my grey a wonderful home but I have jitters like I did when I brought my first born child home. Its the unexpected and anticipation. I want the best for him and I hope he settles well into our family. I will have some questions and concerns of course. I will post a few questions in the appropriate areas. I am glad to be here and I look forward to sharing pictures, stories and love for our greys