iwork911 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hello from Wisconsin. My name is Eileen. My partner, Diane, and I just got an African Grey...Timneh. Her name is Lucy and she's 7. She belonged to my brother and his wife and the apparently wanted to give her up. I'm really glad I was their first choice. We've had her for about 2 weeks now and I have to say I feel she's adjusting pretty well. I'm not sure how much time she actually got out of her cage, but we give our birds alot of time out of their cages. She is really a sweet girl. She's getting more and more comfortable stepping up onto my hand. Her bark is much worse than her bite. When she does bite it usually starts with a push of the beak (you know, the "leave me alone" push) and then progresses to a bite which is not really that hard. I'm hoping she'll have many happy years here with us. She's not on a pelleted diet so we're working on that...not a whole lot of success there but I know it takes time. We also have a Umbrella Cockatoo, a Senegal, a Quaker, a Cockatiel, 2 Love Birds and several keets. We were breeding keets for fun (small aviary) and are now in the process of selling all but a few pet keets. Glad to have found you all! I've attached a pic of Lucy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tari Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Awww what a cutie pie. I just love TAG's and Im not bias at all. Nope not one little bit. Ok maybe a little. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblhelix Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Welcome! I think you will find this site useful, the members friendly and willing to help. Good looking TAG! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hello, Eileen, and welcome to the family, glad you joined us here and looking forward to hearing more about Lucy. She is a cutie and I am glad she is working out for you, but since you have other parrots you know the drill. She does need to have some pellets in her diet, and it will take some time, but she may surprise you and enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Welcome Eileen!! Thanks for such a great introduction and a photo of your new Grey along with it. :-) We are a group of caring Forum Family members here that just love our Greys and other Parrots to death. We look forward to hearing more from you and seeing more photos. We love photos !!! :woohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Oh, I forgot to ask, due to your forum name, do you work an emergency room, paramedic etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwork911 Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Hi Dan! I'm actually a 911 dispatcher. I answer 911 calls and dispatch police, fire and ems...not all at the same time :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Eileen, welcome here Lucy looks absolutely adorable. Seems to be saying "whaddaya want?" in that photo :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Hi 911, You provide a very critical service to the public. I can not imagine the stress of that position, in dealing with constant emergencies, that require you to give good instructions, calm the person down if possible and at the same time control your emotions. I salute you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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