Molly

[Mollysmum]

We brought home Molly a fourmonth old timneh yesterday.

She will take food from our hands but if we try to go near her she shys away from us

Any advice on gaining her trust?

Wendy

[she]

Hello Wendy. First off, Molly only came home yesterday and is still very nervious in her new home.Greys are easy upset by change. You say she will take treats from your hand,this is fantastic,such a good start.For now I would just talk to her and give her treats,she will then become more confident of you and her new home.You can then progress a little further. If you have not already, introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us more about Molly. Was she hand reared,are you a first time bird owner. Really the best advise I can give is to take your time and let Molly settle. Read through some threads in the nursery room and learn all you can. I hope to hear more about you and Molly. Everyone hear are so willing to offer help and advise. I am sure you will progress without too much trouble before long. Good luck. Sheila

[casper]

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/72855-bringing-home-your-baby-grey.html

 

Hiya Wendy,

 

First of all let me congratulate you on your new baby Molly.

 

I have included a link for you above which will give you guidance and tell you what to expect in the first few days after bringing your baby home.

 

Dont expect to much from Molly, she is going to be feeling very nervous and anxious, everything and everyone is new, unless you got Molly from a breeder and have been having regular contact with her.

She is taking treats from you which is really good, just go at Molly's pace and dont rush her with anything.

 

Do you already have birds or is Molly your first?

I cant wait to hear more about both of you, please post any questions and maybe some pictures once Molly settles in.

 

Caroline:)

[Mollysmum]

Molly is our first bird. Thanks for the link She is clicking her beak at the moment as if she is grinding her beak together.Her cage is right next to our sofa so she can see us and she sees to be enjoying all the attention she is getting from her new moomy and daddy.

[she]

Beak grinding is a sign of contentment. They usually do this when ready for a sleep.

[Mollysmum]

Here are a few pictures of my baby Molly

 

 

 

 

 

 

<br><br>Post edited by: Mollysmum, at: 2008/11/18 23:39

[she]

Molly is fantastc. She is beautifull.

[Mollysmum]

Aww thanks she is beak grinding and standing on one claw at the moment.

[Luvparrots]

Hey Wendy, congratulations on Molly coming home. Sounds like she is happily settling in. Molly's pictures show a calm and happy Timneh; her pictures are just grand. Thanks for sharing them.

[she]

My Charlie is doing the same. Its past his bed time

[Mollysmum]

Quick question how old do you think she is ? the breeder told me four months but i am having doubts about her age

 

She is starting to fall asleep ont he top of the cage!

[she]

I cant really tell from photos, but are her eyes all black or do they have lighter rimms round the iris.What makes you doubt her age.

[Mollysmum]

She has lighter rims around her eyes they are not all black

[she]

She may be a little older, I would not worry about it though. Did you get hatch certificate with her.

[Carolyn]

Beautiful pics of Molly, she looks like a real little love bug. Congradulations to both of you.

 

Carolyn & Mika

[Mollysmum]

No we didn't get one I'm going to ring him tomorrow to find out if she has one. She is only small so i know she isn't fully grown yet Thanks

[shera36]

I was wondering if my timneh was younger then what they said after seeing yours Molly and you said yours was 4 months old and I noticed his beak was changing and my timnhe hooties is still dark.he was born July 18 I tired contacting the breeders but no answer yet..But I did notice his eyes are changing to grey..But he is such a love bug.

[danmcq]

Shera36 - A baby TAGs eyes at 4 months old are still dark. They start lightening at around six months. It sounds like your is correctly aged by the breeder.

 

Mollysmum - Your TAG is beartiful and definately older than 4 months, probably more around 6 or 7 months. Also, Molly is about as big as she is going to get at that age. She may put on a little more weight, but not grow much more structure.

[Mollysmum]

I have spoken to the breeder and he is sending her hatch certificate tomorrow and he confirmed that she is 6 months old . It doesn't matter to us how old she is we have fallen in love with her but its nice to know for her Hatchday!:laugh: