boswell2k1 Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 Today I travelled from St. Louis to Ohio to pick up Meeka. I didn't have time to take pictures just yet because I had to leave right away for work, but my girlfriend should be emailing them to me soon. This bird is very pretty. The pictures I previously posted did this bird no justice. She was very dusty! As soon as I walked in, her owner picked her up and handed her to me. I was kind of shocked that the bird came right to me. My girlfriend handled her just the same. She didn't like the travel cage. It was a seven hour trip, and about 30 minutes into our ride home I got her out and she was playing on my lap for the remainder of the trip. I was very careful not to make her feel unconfortable. She let me pet her head and neck a few time. I do have a vet visit scheduled for this coming week. The owner said her last checkup was in 2006. Hopefully I'll have some pictures here in a little bit to share with you. Thank you everyone who provided me with tips prior to picking her up. We are very happy that we got her!
Tari Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 Can't wait to hear stories about you new bird. It is great that the bird likes you already.
Talon Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 cCngratulation's! I'm so happy all went well. What a long trip home!! Sounds like she is really happy. Keep us posted, and I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures!
boswell2k1 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Posted August 19, 2007 She's quite a chatter box. My girlfriend called me early and was talking to her, I could hear through the fine. I'm still in shock that this bird is this friendly and interactive the first day I brought her home.
boswell2k1 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Posted August 19, 2007 (She's camera shy)<br><br>Post edited by: boswell2k1, at: 2007/08/19 05:04
judygram Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 This is wonderful news, Boswell, that she is taking this all in stride, she just needed someone to love her and you obviously do and I am so happy it is working out for you. Nice pictures of her too. Let us know what you find out when she has her vet visit, I hope she is ok and all her tests come back that she is in fine shape.
frankieNYC Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 What a pretty bird! I hope the vet check goes well I agree with whomever said that Meeka looks like a hybrid - the eyes and body have a very CAG look but the beak & tail are TAG. Frankie is camera shy too - very hard to get a good shot without him puffing! Can't wait to see more pictures when you can. Stephanie
dblhelix Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 Congrats! Looks/sounds like the beginning of a great relationship for all! Keep us posted on how things go with the vet and in general.
lovemyGreys Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 Meeks looks wonderful, I'm so pleased that your friendship got off to a great start. Good luck with the trip to the vets. just out of interest what colour our Meeka's tail feathers ? red like the CAG or maroon like the TAG ?
danmcq Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 Congratulations on getting your new Grey home! Thanks for posting the Photos and information on her. We look forward to hearing more on your adventures with her and seeing more photos. :laugh:
Guest Monique Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 Hi Boswell - nice to meet you!! We have a TAG also. I hope you really enjoy yours. I've also heard great things about the Lilac Crowned Amazon. I bet it was hard to let her stay with your mom.
boswell2k1 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Posted August 20, 2007 To answer the question about the tail feathers I had to call my girlfriend. I'm color blind and can't really tell the difference, plus they're still kind of dusty. She said they were darker, but not like a deep maroon. Is there any way to tell for sure whether or not this bird is a hybrid?<br><br>Post edited by: boswell2k1, at: 2007/08/20 02:04
judygram Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 When you take Meeka to the vet, he will be able to tell you whether or not she is a Cag or a Tag and might know about her being a hybrid. Being that your GF said they were a darker, I'm guessing a Tag. I'm sorry to hear that you are color blind, for they do have a beautiful red tail but she is beautiful to you in any case. Thanks for the update.
Guest briansmum Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 she sounds so sweet. i think she's a TAG she has the horn coloured beak, she looks petite also. keep us updated. more pictures please!
miltie Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 What a beautiful bird ... I am so happy for you. You are blessed to get one that loves and trusts you so quickly.
lovemyGreys Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Thanks for answering the tail question Boswell I agree with the others TAG, she sure is a pretty bird. Please keep us all up to date with her progress
birdgranna Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 I think she is a TAG by her beak. Unless she is a very young CAG, her beak would be darker.
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