the eagle has landed...

[raleej337]

Not really the eagle but the African grey! Please welcome the newest member of our family...Simon.

 

We've just picked him up this morning from a breeder. There are four that are for sale, two males and two females (probable guess by the breeder). The two females are a bit shy and immediately go to the corner of the cage when they saw us. The two males go near the door of each respective cage. The breeder asks us what gender we are looking for and explain things about the greys. We've decided on a male, so he put the two males on a stand and let me take my time choosing which one I like. I gave both birds a scratch on their head and the one we like is more responsive and friendly. From there we decided which one to take. Between the two males we took is the smaller one. Sad to say the wings are clipped.

 

When we got home we put him in his cage and he started checking every corner of the cage and the toys inside it. We left the door open and put the play stand near the door and he perched on it. His eating the frozen vegetable the breeder gave us and mostly playing the seed and pellets mixture we brought from the breeder. So far so good, I can give him head scratch, not too long but I think it is a good start. He is making small quacking sound (almost like a seal sound) and keeps on running following my hand then will lower his head.

 

Well here are some of his first pics.

 

 

 

 

Post edited by: raleej337, at: 2009/09/29 01:10<br><br>Post edited by: raleej337, at: 2009/09/29 03:25

[judygram]

Congrats on bringing home your new baby grey, Simon, he is a handsome looking fella from the pics you shared.

 

It will take a few days to a few weeks for him to settle in and feel comfortable so allow him time to become accustomed to his new surroundings and good luck. He looks like a real sweetie.

[Tycos_mom]

he\s very cute if he's putting his head down that usually means they want their head scratched baby Greys are so cuddly and seem to need constant attebtion I know Adaya would be on my 24/7 if I let her but I give her 2 hours of undivided attention everyday. Your daughter is very pretty she seems to like her new pet thats wonderful if your Grey grows up with her they will be grey't friends.I love the pics and I'm glad to hear he is settleing in nicely.

[Luvparrots]

What a beautiful little girl, Rogie! Simon is a great name for your new companion. He looks very much at home already. Thanks for sharing the great pictures! Can't wait to hear more about Simon!