BirdsAreGrey8 Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Hello everyone! After some careful research and interaction I've decided on an African Grey over a Macaw or Cockatoo. I've been a bird guy since I was seven. I've had Finches, Cockatiels, and recently lost my beloved Quaker after 17yrs. I had my Grey sexed before putting a deposit on him and he's a male. He's 6mos old and comes home next Friday, the 18th. Not so great at stepping up but that will come in due time. I've been hovering the forums here the last three weeks and am glad to have such a great source of knowledge with the great members here. :cool:
Ray P Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Welcome to the forum this is the place to be.
Acappella Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Welcome. Lots of great info and helpful people more than willing to help you obsess about your new fid!
Luvparrots Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Hi birdsAreGrey8, congrats on your new baby!!! Have you come up with a name for your little man??? Welcome to the Grey Family!!!
Morana Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Yes, as Acapella said, Welcome and obsess away! ;-) Pictures please!:-)
Sherrie Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Hi and Welcome to you and your new little boy!!! I am sorry to hear of your loss of your Quaker and very happy that you still have your heart open to love another feather'd friend- I know what you are going through-- make sure you get lots of pics for us (we adore pics!) Have you picked out a name for him yet? I look forward to getting to know you and sharing your journey with your new little guy
judygram Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Hello BirdsAreGrey8 and welcome to our family, we are so glad you decided on a grey instead of a macaw or too and you won't be disappointed on your choice. Please continue to browse thru the threads as you will find loads of information that may answer some of your questions, nothing better than real life experiences but if you have any questions do ask and we will help you in any way we can.
BirdsAreGrey8 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the welcomes everyone! As for a name I am still undecided. I'm thinking about naming him Duece. Some good news.. I've been visiting him at the pet store over the last three days and he is learning to step up better. So far it's only on hand transfers and he flaps a bit to get his footing but I give him lots of praise when he's on the other hand. It's a start! And he's a climber! Edited February 16, 2011 by BirdsAreGrey8
AliAZ77 Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 What an adorable little man! Thanks for sharing pictures. I remember how exciting/nerve wracking bringing home your first grey can be! As previously stated, you won't be disappointed!
Codys Mom Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Congrads , nice baby you have and welcome to the forum we have a 7 month old male cag named Cody
BirdsAreGrey8 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Cody looks cool. Today I went to Lowes and built this. ^^^It cost less than $6 and I made a How To in the home built toys/playstands forum. If interested, the link is here >>>http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?192183-How-To-6-Home-made-table-top-perch!&p=222310#post222310 Edited February 17, 2011 by BirdsAreGrey8
judygram Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I did check that out and it looks nice, I made a playstand out of that type pipe and Josey won't have anything to do with it, you are very handy.
BirdsAreGrey8 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Posted February 18, 2011 Thanks, I'm hoping mine will like it; he comes home tomorrow for the first time. I have since added a hook at each end and a couple plastic chain links for him to play with. The stand could also benefit from some fabric on the perch to make gripping easier but I wanted to keep the How-To basic. It really is simple to make and anyone can do it.
BenzMama Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 What a handsome boy! May he thrive & flourish under your care. And thanks for the tutorial on the play stand. We keep spools of natural twine on hand to help with grip on things like that + stringing toys.
BirdsAreGrey8 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Posted February 20, 2011 The natural twine is a good idea. Tomorrow I might go to Michaels to see what I can find.
Malikah Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 Welcome and congratulations! That looks like a nice sturdy stand. You can also use vetwrap (co-flex bandage) found in any horse tack store which is easy to apply and remove/replace when it gets soiled.
Guest jules420_91 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Hi I am new to the forum as well. My hubby & I will be bringing home our first baby CAG, Louie on March 30th. Did you decide on a name yet? Daddy chose the name Louie so he was very happy Louie is a boy so I won't want to change the name lol. Louie is also learning to step up, say hi monkey & is throwing the occasional temper tantrum. He always wants up on our shoulders of course that is our high comfy perch. He gets very mad when we don't allow him up where he wants to go lol. He is learning not to bite even if he is pissed off at mommy & daddy. I wish you many happy years with your wee boy. I look forward to sharing stories with you. We also have a 6yr old female White-Fronted Amazon, Tarzie who is my sucky girl. Julie, Greg, Tarzie & Louie
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