hummeri7582 Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 Hi all, New to the forum, and new to owning a Grey. I've had other smaller birds in the past, but have wanted a Grey since I was 10 years old... Well, some 20+ years later (:blink:) the time has finally come... My wife and I own a house, and have the time and finances to commit to a long-term relationship like taking care of a Grey. We've placed a deposit on a Red-Tailed nestling. She (We don't have a DNA sexing test, and don't plan on getting one, we're just saying it's a she) has not yet been weaned. But, we are invited to visit the bird at anytime, watch the feedings, and interact with the bird. Just today, she did her first step-up onto my wife's hand, and sat there for about 10 minutes. B) We're very excited for her to be weaned so she can come home, but also a bit apprehensive, as well. We've been reading all we can about Greys for the last few weeks now, and are trying to do everything right, but we're still a bit nervous that we might do something wrong in this very, very important time in the birds life... We do not have kids, but we do have a small dog (a Jack Russell Terrier) that we're a bit worried about reigning in when the bird comes... So, I found this place and plan on doing a LOT more reading over the next days and weeks till our Grey is weaned and comes home with us. Thanks for such a good resource!
dblhelix Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 WELCOME! Please do read as much as you can. They are great additions to the family, challenging, but the rewards are worth it for a lifetime companion/friend. Feel free to ask questions. There is sure to be someone here with useful information, or at least opinions! Seriously we have great members, willing to help, share information and learn from each other.
Guest Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 hummeri7582 welcome here. I hope you will like it here.
lovemyGreys Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 Hi & welcome to the forum. There is a wealth of information here on the forum,please take the time to have a good read through everything.you will find some useful topics in our Nursery room.We look forward to hearing more from you
danmcq Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 Welcome Hummeri!! It's great to have you here. This is certainly the right place to find information or ask questions regarding Greys. We looking forward to hearing more from you. :-)
sandra902 Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 howdy neighbor! i live in WI as well. whereabouts are you?
hummeri7582 Posted April 23, 2008 Author Posted April 23, 2008 Hi there, I live in Beloit. Yeah I know, you're sorry to hear that. :laugh: It's not so bad, though. Thanks to everyone for the kind welcome. Looking forward to getting to talk with you all...
Talon Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 Welcome Hummer! I'm glad you joined our family. Yes, there is lots of great advice to read here, and feel free to post any questions you may have. We have a lot of expertise here!! B)
sandra902 Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 hey beloit's not so bad i'm just outside of milw. you're just a jaunt down hwy 43
Laurie Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 Hi, and welcome! Go ahead and hit us with those questions... We LOVE to gab about greys, don't we guys?
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