snick1899 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Hey everyone! I am new to this forum, this is my first post! :-) I am having some issues with naming my new Grey. He/She is set to come home the end of next month or so. Here's the problem. I had $ down on a grey and there was a tragedy at the aviary and my grey didn't make it. :-( (No illnesses or anything, just a sad accident). That grey's name was to be Kasuku. I am getting another grey from the same place, but am not sure about the name now. I thought about naming it Nkusu (both mean parrot in different African languages). Problem is, I like the name Kasuku better, but it feels so cold and unfeeling to name the new bird after the first baby. But I am afraid that if I name it Nkusu I will always regret not giving it the name that I truly loved. I am thinking maybe Kasuku II? What do you guys think? What would you do in this situation?
she Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 I love african names for greys.My favourite is Malaika which means angel.I like both the names you have for your new grey,I understand your reservations about calling the new bird the name you chose for the first baby but it is a beautiful name.Maybe you could look on the name Kasuku as a tribute and still name the new bird Kasuku. Welcome to the forum,I hope you find it useful.
Luvparrots Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Hi snick1899, to me when you name a person after someone it is in honor of that person. I believe it would be the same with your baby grey. So I would name your baby grey Kasuku if that is what you want to do. Now you should introduce yourself in the Welcome/Introduction Room as you are now a member of the family. We would love to hear more about you and your new baby grey. If you have any pictures, we would love to see them. Welcome to the family!!!
snick1899 Posted June 28, 2009 Author Posted June 28, 2009 The more I say Nkusu out loud, the more it seems to grow on me, so maybe I will be ok. Nkusu comes from a language spoken in the Congo, so that seems so fitting for a congo grey. :-) Kasuku is Swahili.
snick1899 Posted June 28, 2009 Author Posted June 28, 2009 I will go introduce myself now. :-) Thanks!
Tycos_mom Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 I like Both names and I think either way would be fine. I know this person that has had four dogs over the course of his life and he names them all the same name. He likes it and he figures its an honor for the dog that came before. Name your bird something you really like it doesn't matter if the bird that came before him has the same name.
Eckobird Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 I really like both names! NKusu is a great name for your grey.
lovethatgrey Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 The both sounds nice to me!{Feel-good-00020114}
snick1899 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Posted June 29, 2009 I have gotten so used to say Nkusu that Kasuku sounds strange now. I think it's gonna be Nkusu! Plus, I really like the fact that it would be a Congo name for my Congo Grey. :-) Unless, of course, the little cag shows me a better name with it's personality! I get to meet it tomorrow! Pictures will definitely follow!! I think she is sending DNA off this week, so I should know what my baby is soon!
Luvparrots Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 So Nkusu it shall be for now!!!!! Can't wait to see some pictures. Waiting for a baby is always so exciting!!!
Jaguar Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Very nice name i'm sure we will see and hear alot more from you both. Now when i hear all these wonderful names that all our family and come up with "Dusty" just doesnt seem to be that good, But it really does fit our little grey bundle of trouble. So i Love it really.{Love-0002006D}<br><br>Post edited by: Jaguar, at: 2009/06/28 22:24
snick1899 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 Well, I met my new baby today! I decided against Nkusu. After doing some research I realized that I was pronouncing the name wrong. I was saying "Nah coo soo" When it is actually pronounces "Nnn coo soo" I asked the baby if that was his name and he hacked at me, so I take that as a no! Kasuku it is! I have a picture of him, I am going to post it as soon as I figure out how! lol Oh and she is guessing that it is a boy, since he has dark feathers and a flat head. lol We will find out for sure when the DNA comes back!
judygram Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 See sometimes things work out for themselves, you liked the Kasuku name first and so it fits, I liked both but this is your grey, you go with whatever your heart tells you is right for you.
snick1899 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 Meet baby Kasuku II! He was very cuddly today and gave tons of kisses (though I am sure the "kisses" were him just thinking I was feeding him! lol) He is starting to explore things with his mouth and spent a lot of time chewing on my fingers! Very cuddly! He liked to rub his beak on my nose, I thought it was so cute! He would close his eyes and nuzzle againt my nose...love at first sight, definitely!
Eckobird Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 AWW what a cute baby you have there!! They are so precious at that age.
chimaysmommy Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 What a precious little baby grey!!!! Do you already know he's a boy or will you be having him DNA tested? So exciting!
snick1899 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Posted July 1, 2009 We have having him DNA'd. The woman I am buying it from thinks it may be a boy from the physical features, but obviously that's not fool proof. She DNA's all the babys she sells.
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