Newbie here from Iowa

[Buscher]

Well we have had our first African Grey now for a week. Sophie is aprox 2 years old and she is very entertaining. The previous owner said health problems made them part with her. They warned me that she had turned mean due to lack of attention. When we got there to check her out he put on a elbow length leather glove and started trying to grab her out of the cage.(I wonder why she is mean to him). I finally told him to leave her in the cage I will take her. We got her home and set her cage up in our living room and sat down to watch her for a while. With in a half hour she had climbed out and went to the top of her cage so I left her there a while then went up close and started talking to her, within minutes she is coming closer so I put my hand out and she jumped right on and we got along great ever since. I still haven't figured out why they thought she was so mean. She will now go right up to everyone in our house, and she will even let me hold her on her back and rub her belly.

Her only downfall I have found is she waits tell our kids go to bed then she starts rambling on the 10 or so word she knows gives out 2 or 3 little shreeks then settles down for the night.

I have been reading on this forum for the last week just getting info so I thought I would join up and give you all a little background on our new addition at home. Once again thanks for all the good info in your posts it is very helpful for us being new to the TAG breed.

[SRSeedBurners]

Sounds awesome. Your lil TAG just moved out of the stone ages. We had some idiot come in one time and tried petting our birds with a broom handle. What a dumba55. The ex-wife promptly removed him from the premises.

[Luvparrots]

Congrats on you new family member. Sophie now has a great forever home. Hooray! My first grey is my Ana Grey, the sweetest little lady, if I do say so myself. Looking forward to getting to know Sophie and her new human family. Welcome to the Grey family!

[katana600]

Welcome to the forum, thanks for joining us. This sounds like a great fit for Sophie and for your family. Congratulations on your total immersion into everything grey. She is a precious little TAG and sounds like she has come to you at a perfect time. It is common for her to talk more when people leave the room. She is still very young and will practice new words and gain confidence with your household and you will hear more from her. She is a lovely little lady.

[Ray P]

Hi Buscher and welcome to you and Sophie to the grey forum.

You gave a great intro to Sophie and it sounds like things are going to work out just fine.

When you have a question, just ask.

[Timbersmom]

Hello and welcome to you and Sophie! Glad things are going so well for you. It sounds like you and Sophie are a perfect match. Post some pics when you have a chance!

[danmcq]

Welcome Buscher, it's GreYt having you here. Nice introduction. I look forward to hearing more from you and seeing some photos when you get a chance.

[Inara]

YAY!! How exciting for all of you, and delightful for us to read such a positive introduction. It appears that the chemistry is right for you and your beautiful Sophie, and that she will continue to settle in for a life of mischief, surprises, and lots of love. It always warms my heart when someone chooses a companion that has been looking for a new home. Can't wait for lots of updates and photos.

[Brat Birds]

Welcome!!! Great day when you two met. The talking when people are gone is normal. So is the shriek or two at bedtime - flock call to make sure everyone is OK. Can't wait to hear more about your adventure. Glad to see another TAG!!!