Darwinsmom Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 So I decided to name the new baby Zulu because it was cute and had African roots. Today a name struck me that I just love and is so fitting for a Grey and rolls of my tongue a little more easily. Would it be wrong to change my fids name? He doesnt know his name, he hasnt even come home yet. Sooo torn. I jokingly said to the Hunny that I'd just need to get a 2nd bird to use the other name, I think part of him is worried I'd do it! lol To change or not to change, that is the question! Also, will "Zulu" be hard for a Grey to say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Lol! We parronts stress over so many things! I feel you. If your fid hasn't even come home yet, why the stress? Change the name! Your baby won't care. Do what feels right. There are many here who have changed names well into years. I think it matters more to us than them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 If you beleve a different nama fits your grey better, and it is a baby and has not come home yet than now is the time to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinsmom Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 I feel so torn, I like both names. The other name I am considering is Darwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Jeff and Ray are correct, Do it now......Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Just wondering, does anybody know of any parrots called Polly? Steve n Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinsmom Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 No, but I am sure they exist. I did a search and no one here has had a Grey named Darwin either. I just think its such a cute name for a Grey. Ugh, so torn, I really like them both. I was half serious about using the name for a 2nd bird down the road, I've been looking at Amazons but the stories about breeding season and nasty aggressive behavior scare me. I also worry about the trauma of bringing a new bird into the house and upsetting the CAG. Wont the 1st bird be jealous or upset that there is someone else in his house? What if they hate each other, thats so unfair to the baby who was here first. How do those of you with multiple birds do it? Have you had experiences where the original bird had a change on temperament or personality because you brought in a 2nd bird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenabrd Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 why not use both names darwin zulu or zulu darwin, then put your last name with it and the he's got a "full" name like the rest of the flock!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinsmom Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 why not use both names darwin zulu or zulu darwin, then put your last name with it and the he's got a "full" name like the rest of the flock!!!! LOL, thats what my fiance suggested, that we give him a middle name.... I think he's worried I'm going to come home with more birds! lol In fairness, we do have 4 dogs and too many cats to mention *cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Have you had experiences where the original bird had a change on temperament or personality because you brought in a 2nd bird? Sure. You run that risk. But I personally don't think it's much different from having multiple dogs, cats &/or kids. You do the best you can w/everyone's personality type & end up w/what you get today. Great sense of humor, honest commitment & superior referee skills are kind of must for success. Two schools of thought, here. One, get 2 babies who grow up together. Or two, spend time w/the new grey & fully appreciate what that means & how it works, first. Then decide if another fid is right for everyone. Either way there are no guarantees. It comes down to personalities & lifestyle. You really have to decide what's best for your particular flock. Edited July 18, 2012 by birdhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenabrd Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 hahaha, that way, when darwin or zulu (which ever one becomes the first name) does something really naughty, you can use his full name just like parents do with kids, lol!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinsmom Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Thanks for the input. We will likely stick with Zulu, its cute, has meaning, and I've become used to it over the last 8 weeks.... and I will keep the other in the back of my head, for maybe, some day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I like both names! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarasota Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Zulu is a really cute name. Darwin might be difficult for the bird to pronounce. I have a Sondheim (named for the Broadway songwriter, Stephen Sondheim) that nicknames to Sondhi (Sohn-dee). It's too hard for the little guy to say and it comes out "Hi Thonnnndee!" Still, very cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinsmom Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Zulu is a really cute name. Darwin might be difficult for the bird to pronounce. I have a Sondheim (named for the Broadway songwriter, Stephen Sondheim) that nicknames to Sondhi (Sohn-dee). It's too hard for the little guy to say and it comes out "Hi Thonnnndee!" Still, very cute. I think you're right. I'm 99% sure we are keeping Zulu as his name...and I'll save the other for a maybe bird down the road some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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