Shelly Yokum Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 Hello, My name is Shelly I am from Ky. I just put a deposit down, on a baby CAG. I have wanted one for years. I am currently owned by a b/g Macaw, and a Ruby Macaw. Is there a lot of difference in the care of a Gray? I am sure I will have a lot of questions before he/she arrives. I have name it Valentine, because, you guessed it.. it hatched really close to the day. I still have a child at home that is 4 years old, and I know that my babies will out live me, so I am hoping that my youngest son will grow with these birdies, and one day be his and they all just grow old together. I welcome any information and suggestions Thank you
judygram Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 Hello Shelly and welcome to our family and congrats on getting your baby grey. I know a grey is one of the quieter of the parrots so there should not be as loud as your macaws, greys require some attention from you and your family every day as they are a flock animals. They take slowly to any kind of change in their environment, new toys have to be introduced gradually which can sometimes take weeks for them to come to accept and some of them turn out to be one person birds meaning they have a favorite. You can read thru the many threads here for lots of useful information and do ask those questions you may have and we will help you in any way we can. We have an other birds room where you can share some pictures of your macaws if you like.
Shelly Yokum Posted March 8, 2011 Author Posted March 8, 2011 Thank you, and I just left a post there as well. Getting a Grey, is a dream come true. I can't wait for him/her to come home. I am a stay at home mom, my husband is a truck driver, so its like being a single parent most of the time. I have plenty of time to spend with the birds.
Luvparrots Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 Hi Shelly, welcome to the Greyforums. I checked out your Macaws and they are beautiful!!!! I have an amazon and an eclectus so I can't help you with how greys and macaws differ but I can tell you that greys are amazing and intelligent parrots. I know you won't be disappointed. My Ana Grey is a real companion to me as I live alone. Can't wait to travel your grey journey with you. Are you looking for a Congo or a Timneh African Grey?
Shelly Yokum Posted March 8, 2011 Author Posted March 8, 2011 I am getting a Congo. Thank you, I think they are beautiful. I never knew how much love a bird could give until I got my macaws. My Prince b/g is my pride and joy. He cuddles more than a too. I hope to have one of them one day as well, but for now I will wait for my gray.
DannaWrights Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Welcome to the forum mate, have a great time here.
danmcq Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Welcome Shelly and flock! Congratulations on the new baby grey you put a deposit on. You will certainly see many personality differences between a puppy dog B&G macaw and a grey that is aloof and cautious of everything. In regards care, you pretty much know what living with parrots require, however you should check out our health and food rooms.
Greymatter Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 Welcome, Shelly & Valentine! Oh my, you're still going to be waiting a bit to bring him home - hopefully you'll be able to visit a few times before bringing your feathered one home
normanj Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 New here too. @Shelly you have well intended plans for you gray. Hope it goes well for you and your babies. Norman
petite0ne Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 I am also a new owner and new to these forums! Welcome
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