My new life with Kuki

[Lillipilli]

It's been 3 1/2 weeks now with my new baby grey Kuki (cookie)

 

I've had some worries that can only be related to having a new addition in the house.

 

"why isn't she eating as much today as she did yesterday?"

 

"is she ok when she's making all those sounds before she goes to sleep?"

 

"Does she realise how sharp her claws are?" lol

 

I'm so lucky the breeder is so patient. As you can imagine, I've been on the phone with every little thing.

 

2 days ago, Kuki decided that she loves her family and when every she felt the urge would fly over to us. We lift our forearm up for a landing. As sweet as it is that she wants to be close, and as funny as it is when I tell my friends outside the home, my arms are scratched by my baby bird, the looks are priceless!

I sometimes just want a few days to heal my arms.

 

Does anyone think they resemble an eagle, even in a tiny way?

 

Kuki has still been spoon fed. As soon as she came to me, she eagerly took to her warm vegetables with lentils or beans mushed up to a runny baby food consistency. More for comfort than need, her breeder made sure she was fully weaned, I wouldn't of had it any other way.

 

Sometimes, I don't think it's been a good idea of mine, but she's been asking me for a bit of this comfort food around lunch time, so I warm it up and give it to her. As much as I thought this would be a problem, she seems to only ask for it randomly.

 

This is my first bird. I was so nervous to begin with but I've got to say, I never expected to feel so emotionally overwhelmed by the mutual love, she has accepted my two teenage sons and hubby also. She flies to them, dips her head for cuddles.

 

She's even warmed up to my teenage sons friends, which I do like for the reasons it's developing her socially, I also don't like too much.

 

I discussed this with my breeder and she said it would be a good idea to get her used to some cage time, in the same living area so she can still be a part of everything, well! she doesn't like it much, but I can see it's a very good idea. If I have repairmen or whatever come over, It's very safe!

or a persistent non family member who insists on constantly reaching out to touch, despite constant reminders to just talk to her she likes that better.

 

My diet has cleaned up so much, I can't thank Kuki enough for that! I chop up loads of veges and lightly steam them, with beans or lentils, she wants what I'm having! So she gets it. This created an obvious problem, when my sons want their cereal, there she is, flying over, dipping her head in their bowl. These times, the cage is real handy, the breeder was right!

 

"start out how you mean to go on"

 

Ok, so it's not all good, she went nuts when I was eating pretzels one day, so excited, diving into the bag and pulling them out to munch. I felt awful about it, there could be worse things I spose, but the salt was worrying me.

 

I said to t he breeder I was looking for a cuddle bug. Id' read quite a bit that greys weren't really huggy, but I got me a huggy one, there's times where I feel like saying, 'c'mon, I've got things to do here!'

but NO! she wants to be tickled, loved and kissed.

It really is good for the heart!

 

Sorry I go on for so long. I saw the word 'blog' and felt the urge to share my first experiences. I love Kuki so much, I could go on and on, sorry to be boring with these mundane daily events.

[judygram]

Boring, heavens no, you are far from it, I love these little stories of how a new member is getting along with a new grey in the house. You sound excited and it shows in what you have written.

 

Enjoy your little cuddle bug, it may not stay that way but a lot of us are envious of that snuggling you are experiencing and it is good for the heart.

 

Please do keep adding to this blog to keep us updated on how Kuki is progressing, you are doing a wonderful job.

[Lyric]

Regarding her nails being so sharp- try getting Kuki a beachwalk perch or something similar. There are many kinds of perches available that help keep the nails under control without having to trim them. My TAG spends just a little time on his every day and now I have no trouble with his nails. I got it from DrsFosterSmith.com

I liked reading your story too- it's fun to read about other people's birds when you are into them yourself.

[lovemyGreys]

Lillipilli, Thats was great reading Thank you for posting it, im sure many of us can relate to the joy of a new grey.