Hi and announcing the arrival of Shanti

[DavidH]

Hi Everyone,

 

I am ecstatic to announce that -- after lots of research and lots of help in this forum -- we brought Shanti home from his breeder in Los Angeles tonight.

 

Everything has worked out perfectly so far. The breeder swears that Shanti is a male but has not been genetically tested. We are thrilled with either gender, so may never know.

 

Shanti is about 6 months old and makes lots of clicking, dinging, ringing and whistling sounds already. He does a perfect telephone ring.

 

When we arrived home, he marched right out of his transport cage and let my daughter and me pet him after the briefest of initial pecking and nervousness. Naturally, we fell head over heels in love. When he got hungry, he went back in the cage on his own to eat and is now resting quietly for the night.

 

I will post some pictures as soon as we get a little more organized around here.

 

We are a family of four humans, two parakeets and a cat. Thanks to all of you for early encouragement on this wonderful adventure. I know it won't all be sweetness and light, but so far it's been a great joy.

 

David

[Toni]

Nice to hear.Congrats !! Can't wait for pics.Have fun.Its worth it.

[judygram]

Congrats David on the arrival of your new grey and yes this is the honeymoon phase of your new relationship so don't be surprised if things don't always go so smoothly in the coming months and years but you are off to a good start.

 

May this be the beginning of a lifetime of happiness for you both and for all of your flock.

 

Yes please get us some pictures as soon as you can manage it, we love pictures here, can't you tell:cheer:

[Carolyn]

Congradulations to all of you{Love-000200BF}

 

So happy the day finally arrived, just no that we are all here for you if you need any help or have any questions.

 

Carolyn & Mika

[BaxtersMom]

Congradulations on bringing Shanti home. I could feel the excitemnt through your post and know you are on cloud nine right now. I like the name too:)

[Luvparrots]

David what a lovely name Shanti is. And it is obvious you are total happy with your new baby. Can't wait to see Shanti's pictures!!

[danmcq]

Congratulations David and Welcome Shanti!!!

 

He sounds like a very well socialized baby grey. hat Breeder obviously did a GreYt job in doing their job so well in raising him. :-)

 

Looking forward to hearing more and seeing those photos!!

[she]

Congratulations David. I wish you every success with Shanti.

[Lyric]

It is always wonderful to read a good story like this about Shanti's arrival home. I'm glad you are enjoying him already and I can't wait to see a picture of him. Have fun!

[Eckobird]

Congrats! African Greys are the best birds ever! I hope you have fun with Shanti!