lindasagiuchi

I have had my 5-month old CAG for three weeks now, and I just love her to pieces! However, she has a slight curvature of the spine, and her tail feathers are a little crooked when she sits up straight. Has anyone out there had a bird with this condition? Apart from this minor deformity, she flies, perches well and seems quite normal.

Your baby looks to be the same age as mine right now. Aren't they adorable at this stage?

Thanks, Ray. I have about 6 more weeks to wait before I get my Grey baby, but I've been learning a lot just from coming to this site and asking a few questions. Yesterday, I bought a swing, a therapeutic perch and a few toys. Picking up the cage tomorrow, so I can start getting everything ready for Zephyr. After I get my new baby home, I'm sure I'll be visiting this site a lot more!

Thanks Jeff, so a minimum of 12 weeks is about average, depending on both the bird and the trainer. So, I can expect a call in mid-February so I can take it home. Will make sure it is on pellets, eating a bit of solid fruit and veg, and it is comfortable on a low perch with some towels for cushioning just in case it falls? I also bought one of those "bird tents" and will place it low enough in the cage so it can snuggle inside it when it sleeps. I'll also cover the cage at night, and if it's a little scared of the dark,I can place a low-level night light near the cage. Can't wait until Zepher comes home! BTW, I taught ESL in both Korea and Japan, until I landed a teaching job in Ontario, where I currently live. I am mostly retired now, but do get some supply jobs occasionally. It was nice to receive your post today. I guess it'll be a month or more until I receive my baby. Today, I bought it some toys, a ladder and a swing, but still have to assemble the cage (arrrrg!). Cheers, and Happy New Year to you!

Thanks for your post! I will do as much reading as I can before my new arrival! Can you suggest a good, comprehensive AG handbook?

My Grey was hatched on November 19th last year. The breeder is starting to wean it this week and says it should be ready to go in early February. Is 10-12 weeks long enough for this baby to be fully weaned on pellets, and able to perch without falling? If not, I'd like the breeder to keep it longer, erring on the side of caution! One quickie question: what types of parrot toys would you suggest for a baby of this age? Thanks!

Don't even know the gender yet, but I'm calling it Zephyr and the breeder is hand-feeding it for me until it is weaned onto pellets, and some fruits and veggies. My question is: I have bought a cage appropriate for an adult Grey. Should I be using a smaller cage until the bird is big enough and has had some perching and fledging experience? Also, should I let the bird fly for awhile before having its wings clipped? I have read it increases their confidence if they have fledged. This is my first real parrot; in the past I have had budgies and cockatiels only. Any advice from experienced AG owners is most appreciated! BTW, I live in Windsor, Ontario in Canada and am a retired English teacher. Cheers, and Happy New Year to all!