i get to meet my birdy this weekend

[sandra902]

hello all it's me again.

great news, i get to meet my birdy this weekend. needless to say i am quite excited.

 

originally we decided to rename him "boris" but after some thought decided on "merlin". looking at pictures of greys they seem to look as if they can see the past the present and the future, thus "merlin". plus i think the "s" sound is too harsh and sounds like hissing so i try to avoid the "s" sound in my pets' names.

 

he's being fostered by my dear friend who has 3 other birdies of her own (a grey, an eclectus and something else) so merlin is learning how to be a happy bird in a good home.

 

doesn't like the hand at all but will now take treats from the hand. is vocalizing a bit and has stopped feather plucking. he has come a long way but still has a ways to go. won't come out of the cage, but does love to play with his toys. the other birdies are very interested in him and he is accepting their overtures.

 

i went to the exotic bird store nearby (i am acquainted with the owner) and got a big eyeful of all the loot available as well as a peek at their birds. merlin will be a bigger boy than i thought!

 

got my copy of "for the love of greys" and am working my way through it. boy i've got a lot to learn but am having lots of fun doing so.

 

so wish me luck on my first meeting with mr merlin! i don't expect him to take to me at all but i'll be happy if he doesn't squawk at me. maybe he'll take a little morsel from me? we'll see. i will render a full report (and photos) upon my return.

 

have a great day. fingers crossed

 

-s

[CursingLlama]

Congrats and good luck! Keep us updated on yourself and Merlin. Look forward to seeing the pictures. I'm sure that he'll take to you eventually just give it time. How old is he?

[judygram]

Sandra, good luck on your visit with Merlin, I hope all goes well for you, just be yourself and I am sure he will be great with you. I'll be looking forward to getting an update when you get back, I have my fingers crossed.

[lovemyGreys]

Have a wonderful time with Merlin, please up date us

[fourtrap]

Hello Sandra.....good luck this weekend hope all goes well, look forward to the pics. Have a great week

Benny

[danmcq]

I feel your excitment :woohoo:

 

We'll look forward to a full report and Photos!!! :laugh:

[Guest]

Sorry to have moved your thread, Sandra but this is a better place for it

 

This weekend is D-weekend: this is so exciting B)

[nevjoe]

Your excitement is contagious. The days before the Big event are well felt from us who have had the same feelings.

Best of luck, and enjoy that meeting with Merlin.

 

Joe

[sandra902]

aw shucks thanks you guys!

 

merlin is all of 3 years old so we have a lot of years ahead of us to help him blossom.

 

and this has been a wonderful experience reconnecting with a treasured old friend. so everybody wins!

 

charging up the camera as we speak!