Life is Greyt

Too cute!!

Thanks for sharing your new baby! My little girl comes home in a few weeks, so I look forward to hearing about how life with your little one at home goes. Amali is a beautiful name! How did you come up with it?

very sorry for your loss

Unfortunately no...still thinking on it. I think I'm leaning toward Chickie or Peeper, weird I know, because I always call her those anyways. I think Chickie is starting to stick, but still not sure.

"You put this in here for me, right mom???" She is too cute!!!

OOOHHHH...you have some really good names in that list...have to run a few of them by the BF and see what he approves of

It's all fun and games til she poops in my hair...jk. I am quite aware and ok with the fact that I will eventually be pooped on. However, my boyfriend isn't such a fan of the idea. But I'm sure in time we'll get used her and knowing when she "needs to go." brianlinkles-It was quite a shock when she did it cause I was turned the other way talking to the breeder and then, *wham!* there she was!! It was cute though, cause, even though I now know that she was just looking for the highest spot, it made me feel like she really wanted to be with me.

2 cute-How is Captain Jack doing?? His pics are too cute!! danmcq-Thanks so much for explaining her landing spot choice-makes sense now that you said it. Her little personality comes out more and more all the time and I fall more and more in love with her every time I see her.

Wingy-Lilly is cute...I have never had such a hard time naming a new animal in my life, but I guess that just shows that she's extra special. katana600-Thanks!! I am super excited and nervous!! She does have a go go gadget neck there!! Too funny! She wanted to check out his hat so badly-it was too cute. She also does the same thing when shown cell phones...it becomes her mission in life to reach it. Breeder says she can probably come home in the beginning of December, and it can't come soon enough.

I think you are doing everything right for Gracie, and that woman was just being plain rude. If you were to force yourself on Gracie it would just make her resent you. Since you respect her for who she is and allow her to be herself, she will only love you more for it. Sorry you had to go through that, as that would have been very upsetting to me too as a new grey owner, but sounds like you guys are doing just fine to me.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family and little Oliver in my prayers.

Congrats!! She is a beautiful little girl!

Oh my goodness that couldn't be any cuter!!! I can only hope that my guys have that kind of a relationship in time.

Funny you should say that, because I was only seconds from doom when that pic was taken...as soon as I took her down, she pooped. She was obsessed with my head that night-she probably flew there 8 times and was very unhappy when I would take her down. It made me really happy that I got to see her fly, however, I can't say I understand her landing zone choices...lol.

Spring Chicken-I remember watching "the muppet show" with my mom and watching "Dallas" with my grandmother.

Welcome to the forum! Your birds are beautiful!!

Well, went to see the little one yesterday and there's great news!!! She says that my little girl...still unnamed ...should be ready to come home in the BEGINNING of December!!! JeffNOK you gotta put up a pic of your little Gracie if you have one. I talked with my boyfriend about the name Maddie, and, it turns out, even though he suggested it a while back, he's not a fan of that name for her...so the name search continues.

And she can fly now!!! And her first flight that I saw was...straight to my head!!! Lol! . Ha ha ha http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r438/reliles/V__1000.jpg

I think Maddie is really growing on me, and her, the more I think about it. Have to wait and see what the boyfriend says when he gets home. I think I like the -ie spelling better than a -y. And then when I want to disapprove of something I can call her Madeline...like when your mom used your whole name when you were little and in trouble...lol I just think it is too wonderful that you get to share all those moments, formula covered and all, with Dorothy. Sounds like to me your little girl is off to a great start.

jeffnok-I didn't care either...really just wanted to know for medical and naming purposes. But now that I know for sure...gotta get that little girl named!! I was thinking of maddy (or maddie)...any thoughts??? brianlinkles-Your bib idea is too funny!!! I think we would all love to see a pic of her with her bib on!! You had some prior experience at least with hand feeding...I am a total newbie to it all. I think trimming causes mixed feelings for many on here, not just you. I think am going to go with what my breeder recommended-we will keep her clipped when she is young and then once she is an adult I will most likely let her be flighted. Breeder says it makes for a much happier bird if they have the choice to do as they please, but feels that when they are younger it's better to keep them clipped. I know it's a touchy subject, but that's what we've decided to go with, for now. Things could always change, as I don't even have her home yet. I know I am always saying "my breeder says this and my breeder says that," but she is my go to source for info, besides here of course. I was thinking of maddy...my boyfriend suggested that name a few months ago, when we were involved with getting a different bird, and I was just kinda lukewarm about it. Now it seems to be slowly creeping in as a possibility. The last grey was a boy and I was the same way with him...I named him after meeting him once. His name was buttons. This little girl is a little trickier though...but I will get her figured out yet

I have to admit that I am totally jealous of all the time and bonding that you get with Dorothy!!! It must be an incredible experience. As I have said before, you have my respect cause there's no way I would have had the nerve to bring home an unweaned baby. I'm very happy that it has worked out for you and Dorothy though. Unfortunately, with my current schedule, I knew there was no way I would have the time to devote to an unweaned baby, besides the fact that the idea scares the s**t out of me. I currently work 2 jobs, and, on the days where I work both, am barely at home. I know that must sound horrible, like I will never be home when she does come home, but I plan on quitting the 2nd job in Jan/Feb. My boyfriend is home a lot more than I am, but this will be his first bird ever, so there's no way I could have put the responsibility of something like that on him. My little one was born 8/17, so she's a little behind both of your babies. The breeder says she is probably close to flying, but not flying yet. The babies are down to 1-2 hand feedings a day-1 in the morning, and the 2nd at night if they ask for it. Otherwise, they eat their Roudybush and veggies. AND, we had big news today!!! I officially have a GIRL!!!! I really have to get to figuring out that little cutie's name now!!!

VERY good idea!! Thanks Wingy!!

Thanks so much danmcq. I really appreciate the help from everyone. I want everyone to get along, so i want to do this right, and i only get one shot at the first introduction.

I'm no expert, but it looks to me like you have a pretty good list going. I had a very similar list when I started looking. Best of luck finding the right breeder for you.

So true...all my friends, who don't have any birds, always freak out when I tell them how long greys can live. I think it's wonderful though to know that she will be with us for so long.