jodi_odo

Very cool!

I can relate to your story in some ways...I just re-homed a 3 year old CAG! He has been a really nice boy and I have been enjoying him very much, the hubby on the other hand wasn't so sure about parrots, but is doing well considering we were supposed to only get one, a baby, and now, we have Shyloh so that makes 2 and a very tolerant husband as well!

Everyday now Shyloh does something new! He makes several new whistles and he actaully spoke today...He said "peek-a-boo"! Found out he LOVES grapes, but not broccoli, cauliflower, or slivered almonds! I gave him a shower yesterday...he didn't love it, but didn't hate it either! Oh, and he does NOT like spongebob on TV, pretty sure it scares him, can't say I blame him, lol!

I looked on Craigslist, but a former CAG owner told me that I needed to talk to "The Bird Lady" who lived in my town before doing anything...so being a hopeful bird owner, I did...Her name is Kay, and the place is called Nebraska Exotic Birds. I visited and at the time she didn't have any greys, but said that she had one that was hatched on some more on eggs, so after a long day of visiting with Kay, I put my deposit down on Perry, the one that was hatched! He is still there, and should be ready to come home in a couple of weeks! Meanwhile I found Shyloh on a craigslist add...Kay was also very helpful in this decision as well. She told me what to look for so on and so forth. I purchased Shyloh and Kay kept him until I was set up and 100% ready for him, she also ran some labs on him to make sure he was healthy! She has offered on-going help with everyting, she offered to do nails, and wings and bird sit as well! She is a wonderful lady with beautiful birds! And the best part is she is only a few miles from me!

Found out that Shyloh is a BOY! That kinda figures as I am the only female in my household...even Perry, my CAG that is still at the breeders, is a boy! Shyloh seems to be adjusting well to his new home. He will even sit on my knee and preen. He was only ever fed Zupreem pellets and I cannot get him to eat any veggies as of right now, however I keep trying to give him some if different ways, hoping to find a way he will eat them. He also will not eat a nut of any kind! However, he seems to really like sweet potatoes and oatmeal! It going to be interesting for him and for me to see what he ends up liking! He is enjoying his toys and paper balls I make for him to shred up. He also seems to like his playstand! He is not particularly fond of cuddles during the day, but seems to appreciate them before bed! I have heard him make about a half a dozen sounds so far, no talking yet, but maybe someday! Anyway, we are really enjoying him and he seems comfortable here. I added a couple of recent pictures of him.

Oh, I loved it! Great video, I think the best part was you talking back to him, that was perfect! I re-homed a bird that is 3 and doesn't speak, just makes sounds...I hope you keep posting videos so in case my bird never does talk, I can listen to yours, it was the best!

I just adopted a 3 year old CAG and the previous owner said she NEVER spoke, just mimics sounds such as microwave, doorbell and baby cries.

This is Shyloh on the way home in my travel cage, not the best picture, but the only one I have right now.

Ok, well I wasn't able to resist going to meet the 3 year old CAG...She is a wonderful bird! She is very sweet. She steps up every time she is asked, and loves being loved on. She does not talk, she mimics, but no words. She is on Zupreem pellets and looks really good. The owner is a really nice lady that has had her since a baby. I spent a lot of time with "Shyloh" (the bird, they think she is a girl, but didn't DNA) and the entire time she was very content on her playstand or being held. I left the house, to "think" about what to do, as I didn't want to make a rash decision...Not long after I left, the owner called....said she really like me and how Shyloh and I interacted, so she greatly reduced the price of everything (not that that was an issue) so, I took Shyloh...actually, I took her to my breeders house, she is going to send in a blood sample for DNA and check her out a little and see if she can get her to eat a soft food diet along with her pellets, and if all is well, I will bring her home this week! My breeder lives within 15 minutes of me (and that is only becuase I live on the outside of town) and I have visited every day! Shyloh is totally content and plays and makes noises constantly, and remains perfectly friendly and willing to step up and recieve attention. My breeder also assured me, before I ventured into 2 birds, that she would help out if ever and whenever I needed it. I also have an avian vet right in town as well, and will be making an appointment for Shyloh, just to make sure everything is on the up and up before she comes home. I am thrilled, and humble with my choice. I have a lot of support from my breeder and a couple of close friends also in town that have parrots, one a CAG as well.

Thank you all for your input...I really appreciate the advise! I knew I needed an honest and experienced opinion and that I feel is exactly what I got! I will stick with my baby, Perry, for now and see what life brings after that!

I am awaiting the arrival of my new baby CAG, he has just started flying and is still in the weaning stage with the breeder, so shouldn't be too much longer til he comes home...and now, I found a gal who lives within 30 miles of me that is trying to re-home her CAG that is I think around 3 years old. I have been keeping in contact with this gal for about 3 weeks, and she still has her bird, and don't think I can fight off the urge to go meet her bird. The gal says her CAG is perfect, nothing wrong, no bad habbits, not a plucker so on and so forth, I have been sent pics and videos, and all seem to show a happy healthy bird. She is re-homing due to lack of time, she runs a full time day care and goes to school in the evenings, so she never has time to spend with her parrot, and always leaves her in the cage...She has a large cage, playstand, shower stand, and purifier that all will go with her for $800 obo...So, getting to my question...would it be wise of me to get both birds, I have no prior parrot experience, my baby was to be my first and only...at least for a while, but I am having trouble resisiting! I spoke with my breeder and she said that it would be a fine idea to get the second, as it will help not to overwhelm my baby with all the attention from my family of 5. I am a stay home mom and we have a farming operation, so I am home 99% of the time, I have the $$$ to take care of them properly, but wanted to know if it was a good idea for a novice to take on 2 birds at once...

My baby is growing up! He is finally starting to climb and eat on his own, so the time to bring him home is finally feeling closer! It seems like it has been such a long wait but has only been a couple of months! Anyway, thought I would share some pictures with you. These were taken from each of my visits to the breeders home (at least the ones where I remembered my camera)

I am jealous of you kingsnake, I am still waiting for my baby to come home, but so thrilled to hear of all the goings on wtih your baby, and hope I might be as lucky and have an outgoing friendly bird! Congrats on your baby! By the way, how old was she when you got to bring her home?

Got my cage all set up and ready to go. Still waiting for my baby to come home! I am getting antsy and just couldn't wait to set up the cage, so I guess I will sit and look at the empty cage for a while, lol.

Oh, love it, I can't wait to bring my grey home!

Thank you all! I hope the wait time goes quickly! Yes, I am very close, so I do intend to visit often! My breeder is very nice and said to come as often as I can, so I don't mind if I do! I am looking forward to watching him/her grow!

I am very excited about my CAG, I got to meet him/her for the first time today! He/She is about 3 weeks old right now! I can't wait until he/she comes home!

Thank you all, I am VERY excited for my new addition! This will be my first parrot! The breeder lives right in town and has already offered any assistance she can in the future with my CAG, so I am also VERY happy about that, she is a wonderful lady! I have read several posts and done a bunch of research and found so much helpful information, thank goodness, cause I am sure I will need every bit of it! I will gladly post pics when I get some! ;o)

So, I am either the first or second on the waiting list for a Congo African Grey, I am more excited than words can say!