ShaneO Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 After a year of begging my wife and getting our place and kids ready, I have FINALLY been able to bring Garcia home with me to her new forever home!!!! Some of you may know our story and some may not. Here is a link to my very 1st post. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?201304-New-To-Bird-Care-and-Have-lots-of-Questions!!! I want to thank everyone who has reached out with their suggestions and kind support. This is an awesome forum with a lot of extreamly knowledgeable people and breeders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 How very wonderful and heartwarming this should be a very special Thanksgiving. Blessings on you all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Congrats!! I am so happy for you! Thank you for the update and I look forward to following her life.. She is adorable!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 What great news! Yet another thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Great to see she has a good home now and that the collar is gone too. Did you ever check into trying out a sock buddy or just leave her as is? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneO Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Great to see she has a good home now and that the collar is gone too. Did you ever check into trying out a sock buddy or just leave her as is? So far I have just left her as is, but we will be taking her to the vet next week to get a check up. I am going to ask about the sock buddy then. The only thing that i will have trouble with is getting it back on if she gets it off or tears it up, she not big on being touched anywhere on her body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayv4petz Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Aww Congratulations on your new baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Congratulations! Happy first Thanksgiving with your new baby. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Congrats!! What a wonderful family! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Congrats to you both! Finally home with you and right before Thanksgiving, that is truly something to be thankful for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I reread your initial post! Tell me I am right... feathers are looking better! You guys are going to be an awesome team. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Congratulations! This may make no difference in Garcia's plucking, but then again, it might. I know it positively affects my Grey's mood when I take him outside (in a cage) into the sunshine a few minutes every day. It is like birdy valium. You might try it? It helps them make Vitamin D and assimilate calcium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Welcome to you and the little nudist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneO Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 I reread your initial post! Tell me I am right... feathers are looking better! You guys are going to be an awesome team. Nancy Yes they are "slowly" coming back. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Shaneo YES! Happy Turkey day! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Congratulations on your homecoming. It may not seem to be a big difference between coming and going from work or home but I think it will be an improvement for you and Garcia. At work its natural to be mor preoccupied, have more strangers for her to consider as potential predators etc. At home is the fun and laughter and relaxed family and flock atmosphere. You might notice her eating with you at mealtime and once she knows the routine she will be announcing what comes next. For Garcia, the predictability and family bonding will be good medicine. When you go to the vet ask about Rescue Remedy. A change in our schedule taking us away from home to a place Gilbert loves was a source of good stress and she has been chewing her feathers a little. I hung a roll of paper adding machine tape, a sisal ball and other chew substitutes and that has made a big difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 PS I scrolled through your photos from the link on this thread. When I saw your finger and lip, I understand your wife's reluctance. It will be an adjustment and I'm glad you won her heart for Garcia. You have already come to appreciate her and I believe the rest of your family will as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneO Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 PS I scrolled through your photos from the link on this thread. When I saw your finger and lip, I understand your wife's reluctance. It will be an adjustment and I'm glad you won her heart for Garcia. You have already come to appreciate her and I believe the rest of your family will as well. Thank you for your input. Garcia seems to be WAY more comfortable at home than she was at work with me. The kids talk to her non stop and she is talking a lot more than she ever has. My wife says she can tell she gets a little stressed when I leave for work but eventually she clams down and returns to her old self. We are going to be getting more things for her to chew on and play with. Just found out how Expensive some of the store bought things are so we are looking into the homemade avenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Kids make good chew toys, and they're self-healing. HAAAAAhaaaa j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneO Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Kids make good chew toys, and they're self-healing. HAAAAAhaaaa j/k Lol, I tried telling my wife the same thing but she was not having it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Cereal boxes are a big hit around here. Ask neighbours with kids to save theirs. I pop one over a toy hook, or put a hole through the top, thread a chain through the hole, then something big at the end of the chain inside the box to keep it on the chain. Keeps Dorian busy for hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Maalik likes dampened paper towels. If I want to have him go perch somewhere other than on my shoulder I'll give him one. Gives me about 5 minutes of 'alone time' before my little shoulder grey returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Refillable toys are cost effective too. Gilbert has a large round rubber dog toy with lots of holes in it. I wrap pistachios, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, etc. in bits of newspaper and stuff it. Then shredded paper fills the ball along with bottle corks and other interesting little tidbits. I'm so glad for Garcia and your family to be together. Parrots make a lot of mess and tie us down a bit but once she captures the heart of everyone in your life they will have many laughs and amazing moments with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Don't go crazy with toys ....yet! Sophie is a destructive machine, but really doesn't like toys that cost a fortune. She LOVES destroying paper towels, my bills, hardwood like Cherry that Sean will give her from his discarded pile after doing woodwork. She LOVES a good pinata that I buy her. If it shreds.... she is your girl! LOL Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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