ordgreyomar Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 I waited years to finally have a grey and it's finally happening. He's coming home tomorrow. how are most greys the first few hours/days at home? I mean I have read so many articles on what to expect and what to do/not to do. Just can't believe it's my turn tomorrow...anyone have some experiences they can share with me?
Luvparrots Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Hi Ordgreyomar, I can only tell you about my 4 month old grey when I brought her home. She was well socialized by her breeder and so was a real cuddle muffin and wanted to be held and cuddled from the get go. However each grey is different. I personally would suggest you ask your breeder and use your own instincts as to how much your grey needs to be handled. I see you posted in the Nursery Room first. Why don't you introduce yourself in the Welcome/Introduction Room so everyone will have a chance to say hi.<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2009/08/18 06:14
judygram Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Allison it will take a few days for your baby grey to settle in and feel comfortable so give him plenty of time, he may be a little scared at first but just talk to him and offer him treats and it should go smoothly. Welcome to greyt ownership, you have embarked on a wonderful journey, enjoy.
ordgreyomar Posted August 19, 2009 Author Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks for your kind words everyone. I know I worried too much about my baby. But he made it in one piece and now he's home, very sleepy after such adventure
JillyBeanz Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Can't wait to see your photos of Omar - they are so lovely when they are little babies. Harvey was a minx from day one - he's never changed - albeit a little less cuddly than he was. Enjoy! Looking forwarding to haring more from you. Jill x
ordgreyomar Posted August 19, 2009 Author Posted August 19, 2009 so far Omar has been napping here and there, also eating like crazy and preening himself all the time. I hope this is a normal thing for the first few days. This is my first Grey and such a newbie. I can't relate him to any of the other birds I've had, so if anyone can just let me know if these things are ok. I know, I worry too much...
Luvparrots Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Don't worry everything is fine. If you have a chance we would love to see some pictures! Pleeezz!!
Eckobird Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Don't worry everything will be fine. Greys do preen themselves a lot so this is all normal. He is eating a lot and thats great too. He is probably very sleepy from all the traveling. Can't wait to see some pictures.
ordgreyomar Posted August 20, 2009 Author Posted August 20, 2009 Ok,good to know. thanks. I feel kinda bad for him though, he was in such a quiet area and now the city life. He barely has his little eyes closed 1 min and then there is something to wake him up. Everytime the El goes by it wakes him up, or the sirens,or the trashman, or the towtrucks. ugh. I know he's gonna pick up something and I'm sure I'll hear it forever. But the first 24 hours with Omar, he is extremely quiet. The only sound he's made was when I uncovered him this morning and he let out a big shreak. I was like wow, and he did it again when I took him out of the cage.
ordgreyomar Posted August 20, 2009 Author Posted August 20, 2009 Iphone pics are not that clear, but this is within forst hour of him home, he was so tired!
ordgreyomar Posted August 20, 2009 Author Posted August 20, 2009 eating a snack. My breeder sent along some formula and i mixed it together last night and he was soooooo excited to see it and got in his little position and he knew exactly where the spoon should be and down it went. He went to bed a happy bird, I think...
Eckobird Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 AWW how precious is that sleepy picture! Both are great pictures of Omar! It sounds like he is doing great. Don't worry he will get use to all the city noises and yes he will pick up all the sounds he hears lol.
glitterysparkle Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 aww greyt pics!!! That's for sharing! I looove the sleepy one...adorable:)
Tycos_mom Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 He's a good looking baby don't worry you will do just great he will be cuddling and loving you in no time.
danmcq Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 Very cute baby Grey. he seems to be settling right in from the sounds of it. Thanks for posting the photos. :-)
judygram Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 Your baby is adorable and the sleepy one is so precious, you are doing fine and your baby is settling in nicely, thanks for sharing some pictures with us.
Luvparrots Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 Great pictures of your new baby. Don't worry, you will be a great mommy so relax!
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