Amali Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Congrats There is nothing like that what-seems-like-an-eternity wait! I remember the day finally arriving when I would go pick out my girl (whole clutch was female) - so exciting! Whether you get to pick your bird, or he/she picks you - there is a lifetime to spend bonding and learning each other. In my case, Amali picked me ... there was no way she would even let me consider her clutchmates. And she's been glued to me ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmydreams Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 I have a few new pictures and one big question!! Here are the latest pics sent by my breeder: My question: One of the birds appears to have a red head, but no red on it's tail?!?!?! I don't have an answer back from the breeder if that happens to be a different species that happens to be the same size of the other babies, but has anyone ever seen a red-headed CAG? I've read about the 'red factor' but don't really know what that is.....I thought it meant reddish feathers elsewhere on the body (sort of like highlights). I'm guessing it's another species completely. Anyway.....TLW continues!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 That looks more like a rose breasted cockatoo, I guess your breeder has other birds besides just greys, if so they will put babies together especially if it is only one. They are precious looking especially with those red nubs for tails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimijean Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Rosella = Rose Breasted Cockatoo ~ One bird I have wanted for a long time. More expensive then a grey. ) Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmydreams Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 That looks more like a rose breasted cockatoo, I guess your breeder has other birds besides just greys, if so they will put babies together especially if it is only one. They are precious looking especially with those red nubs for tails. My breeder breeds a TON of different species (and this IS baby-season!!). That explains a lot...thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmydreams Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 We went to visit our baby yesterday. We still don't know which one we'll choose, but here are the two that was were able to hold. (we were able to watch them being hand-fed as well. Interesting!!!) They're HUGE!! Also, our breeder told us that while she DOES clip their wings, she waits until after they fly, so I'm ok with that. TLW continues..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Greyt Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 My breeder did the same thing. She allows the babies to fully fledge, and then she'll do a baby clip if you want her to before you bring the baby home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmydreams Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Heres a real short video of Philly taken the other day. I swear he can see the infrared focusing beam (or whatever) on my camera!!! Once I turned it on, he was visibly cautious of it. But I love his little whiney voice!!! (I was holding him AND taking the video, so sorry for the bad framing) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wp_Mfw2gf8&feature=youtu.be A couple more weeks and he should be fully weaned. I could take him now, but my schedule doesn't allow for hand-feeding. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingy Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 You have a beautiful baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Don't even talk to me about a " rose Breasted cockatoo", I want one soooo bad, but I won't do it! I'm gonna be strong! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Jimmydreams... your baby is adorable! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amali Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Don't even talk to me about a " rose Breasted cockatoo", I want one soooo bad, but I won't do it! I'm gonna be strong! Nancy Nancy, from the sounds of it, two of us on here will be bringing Rosies home this weekend (myself and kave07) so you may get some cute baby picture overload soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 amali... your gonna KILL me! I was strong for a new baby, noone was adopting the baby. I already had bonded. The petstore knew, I was going to adopt if they couldn't find a buyer. It came down to 24 hours. I told the owner, I was going to take her. He found an owner. I was horrified!( I had already bonded!) He was kind, gave me the stats for the new owner. Baby went to a great home. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amali Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Nancy - you really need to visit the Cockatoo forum about now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I try to remain strong! I would LOVE all new owners of Rosebreasted, to let me know, how things are going. I am fascinated with the bird. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I was in your position about one year ago. The wait did seem long--although it was made easier by almost daily visits once I chose my baby. I have had my Grey about six months now and I wouldn't trade a day! Every step in the journey is really a joy. Let us know how things progress, and send pics as they become available. We all love seeing those baby snaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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