Mema Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 So cool I came across this forum as my new baby grey is comming home in a week or two depending on how he/she is coming along. Have yet to name him. This seems like a great place to come for imput ect. It feels like I am waiting for a human baby to come home. I have the cage & a really nice playstand (comming wednesday). Toys comming Tue. The lil bugger is on his way to being spoiled already!! I am soooo excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hi Mema and welcome to the grey forum to you and your new companion. Your life will never the same and that's good and yes they are just like kids, but they will never leave home. Oh, we love pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome to our Greyt family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome to our grey family. I got my baby last week, its amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hello and welcome Mema! Good luck and God bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hello Mema and welcome to our family. Is this your first grey, first parrot? The waiting is always the worst part but it looks like you have everything ready for the arrival and yes you will come to love and cherish this bird as if it was a human child, that's how much they mean to us. If you have some pictures of your new baby you would share with us we would love to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hi Mema, welcome to the Grey family. I so remember your excitement before my first grey came home. The waiting is such a killer. I found this forum about 3 months before my Ana Grey came home and learned oodles so enjoy and ask all the questions you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mema Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thank you everyone for your warm wish's. Yes this is my first grey, but I had a friend back home who had one so I am somewhat familiar with what I need to do, Her's wasn't a baby however. I am a lil nervous as it is a baby coming home soon, but we will learn together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 You will do just fine and its perfectly normal to be a little nervous, looking forward to seeing some pictures of your new baby soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mema Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 STILL haven't gotten my baby yet..I call the breeder & he says the bird hasnt fleged yet and is down to one feeding. I gave him a deposit & hope all is legit..lol he has a facebook page and website page and seems GREAT as he won't let the bird come home untill fully weaned which from what I see on here is the way to go. I am trying to be patient thou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Just hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2MM Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Regardless of a breeder's claims that a bird is fully weaned, they really aren't until they are nearly a year old. You will still need to guide your baby in what is good and safe to eat. So be prepared to teach by demonstration. In rehabilitating an 8-month-old CAG (now 4 1/2 years old) who arrived eating only sunflower seeds, I found that the best way to get him eating other foods was to sit down with him and eat a very similar meal (chopped veggies and fruit, along with birdy bread) and prove to him that it was good and safe (plan on making "yummy" noises while eating.) Don't share from your own dish, but offer him a separate bowl/dish with the same foods in it. Feeding Greys is a great way to get yourself eating healthier, too. BTW, one important piece of equipment is a digital scale (postal scale size) for frequent weighings to ensure that your baby is maintaining his/her weight once you have him/her at home. Be sure to find a good avian vet and get your bird examined asap after homecoming (aka "new bird examination"). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) *****Regardless of a breeder's claims that a bird is fully weaned, they really aren't until they are nearly a year old.****** The word *weaned* means the the bird is off formula and eating solid foods and is ready to go home with the buyer. *****You will still need to guide your baby in what is good and safe to eat.***** Weaning has nothing to do with correcting or changing a bird's diet. Edited June 17, 2013 by Dave007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Mema, I am sorry you are having to wait. But, it will be wonderful when your baby does arrive. When s/he first gets home I would plan on giving some warm, comfort feedings for a few days. Esp. in the evening. These can be fed with a spoon. Warm oatmeal - not flavored - no sugar, but a little cinnamon is good. This might help the baby feel calmer after the stress of coming home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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