bluekkiwi Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 My baby comes home in 15 days!(I have a countdown on my computer screen:) I am so very excited, it has been such a long wait, first to find a breeder near us, then for a clutch, then to watch them grow up through the pictures the breeder sends! I have been waiting for over a year! The cage is all set up, my husband is making a play stand this weekend, I have read every article ever written about bringing home a baby, and pretty much everything else about owning a grey. Now all that remains if for us to drive the 7 hours and pick which of the babies we want. Now THAT will be hard, they are all so cute! I have a few questions left though: Obviously the trip home with baby will be a little long, does anyone have any recommendations on how to make this as stress free as possible?The breeder is going to give us a dog crate to bring them home in..... Also, the bird will be 4 1/2 months old and has been fully fledged and they are all confident little fliers. I have read about how clumsy they can be as babies,but is that more before they fledge? I guess what I am getting at is should I lower all the perches in the cage and have a towel on the bottom, or should a fully fledged bird be pretty steady and confident? I have finally decided on names, Kuzko if it is a boy and Belle for a girl. Ahhhhh!!!!!! How can I wait 15 whole days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Not too long now!! :-) If all those CAGs are available for choosing, one will probably chose you. Let it happen if it will. :-) If they are providing you with a dog carrier for transport. I would position it so it is secure enough that you can place a water and food bowl in. Also, a towel for him to get some comfort on if he feels like laying down. If you can, position him in the back seat where he and you can see each other for comforting assurance. If they are so well fledged and coordinated as they appear in the photo, there is no need for a low perch or towel in the bottom. Unless the breeder clips them before you take him\her home. Hopefully, they will not clip you bird. Good luck in finding the bird thats meant for you and have a safe trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I bought my grey home in a travel cage .We had a 6 1/2 drive and he was fine. We made sure the car was not to hot and that he had food and water. My son sat in the back of the car with him and talked to him .He could also see out of the windows .He travelled well and settled in really quickly once we were home .I hope you have a safe journey home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Congratulations on getting to bring your baby home soon. How very exciting for you. The greys you have to choose from are all gorgeous. One will surely choose you to take him home. Can't wait to see some pictures of you and your new baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Wont be long now;) I bet you cant wait and what a hard decision its going to be choosing one of those beautiful greys! That is a great photo! I look forward to hearing about your new baby and seeing lots of photos:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekkiwi Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 I figured the best solution to having to choose one would be to just bring them all home:) however my husband does not agree with that idea... what a party pooper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Id have the whole lot as well !! it would be a scream to have them !! a dream come true ! :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 That is a nice bunch of greys in that picture you shared and I would be tempted to want to bring them all home with me too if I was having to chose one from them. Do see if one will come to you right from the start and if so then that is the one to take. You will think 15 days will never be over but it will very soon so have a safe journey to get your baby and I can't wait to see some pics when your bring him/her home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekkiwi Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Oh gurr I just got a message from my breeder and the babies are ready to go next weekend but I have a cub scout trip and so I have to wait until the original date.darn those adorable boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 They look like a very happy group of greys. I too would want them all.Imagine the chaos. I bet you just cant wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 What pretty babies- however will you make up your mind :whistle: ? They look so happy out together like that too. I don't know how that breeder can handle that many flying babies- I have my hands full with just two fledglings! I'd say your baby will be just fine without a towel on the bottom of the cage. You may put one perch down kind of low just to give it the option to perch lower if it choses, but most prefer to be up as high as possible. Have fun and let us know how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekkiwi Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 12 days now..... Sigh..... Being home all day looking at the cage and everything all ready is not helping time go any faster ...I feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas It will be fun to see which one picks us ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekkiwi Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 12 days now..... Sigh..... Being home all day looking at the cage and everything all ready is not helping time go any faster ...I feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas It will be fun to see which one picks us ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekkiwi Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hey! Why did It do that?sorry guys silly iPhone!<br><br>Post edited by: bluekkiwi, at: 2009/01/26 21:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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