MrCongo Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 He will be my first birdie! He is a rescue bird and is about 5-7 years old. He was a breeder and his mate died, I will be the second owner. I believe he was treated very well with the breeder and at the store, but he is scared and really shy right now. I can tell he is really smart. When I talk to him he is very much listening. He went up on my arm a few times now and even up on my shoulder to take my glasses off! haha! But he is biting when he wants to be left alone, I think because he is so scared. I think when he gets to a new place and is more relaxed he will not bite and be a good bird. I am naming him Mr. Congo because he looks like a very serious bird and needs a very serious name! I do realize he will be quite a challenge but I am ready for it. I would really like to help him live a good life. soo... about me lol.. I am 24 years old (soon to be 25 in April) and love to ride motorcycles. I currently own a 07 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R. I have my Private Pilot's License. I am also an ex-synchronized swimmer so I can never drown haha. And I am a GIS Analyst, so in other words.. I make maps! I live in Yuma, AZ and will be buying Mr. Congo from http://www.omarsexoticbirds.com/ in Lake Forest, CA, the same place my mom got her baby Amazon from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 How wonderful that you have chosen to give Mr. Congo a forever home. I know you will not be disappointed, greys are such marvelous characters. As a person who has never learned to swim, I envy anyone who can. We would love to see more pictures of Mr. Congo, what a great name, when you finally get him home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 I only have the one picture from the store website (my avatar). My mom will be going there tomorrow for her Amazon's checkup and I will ask her to take some pictures for me. He is sooo cute! :kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Well welcome and Congratulations on soon getting your new Grey Mr. Congo!! It's GreYt having you here and looking forward to hearing more. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 danmcq wrote: It's GreYt having you here and looking forward to hearing more. :-) haha GeYt! how clever! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hello MrCongo and welcome to the family, so glad you could join us and we look forward to hearing more about you and Mr Congo. Yes you will have your hands full with this grey, since he is an older bird that was a breeder he will take a lot of time and work on your part to make him a pet again. I hope you possess a lot of patience for you are going to need it. Since he is biting some I would not allow him to sit on your shoulder at least for now and especially since this is your first parrot. You need to allow him to settle in and get comfortable in his new home before you can begin to form a bond with him. You need to observe him a lot to determine his body language so you can predict a bite is coming and avoid it. You will find lots of useful information in our many threads so read thru them at your leisure and do ask questions you may have and we will help you in any way we can. When you get the chance to take some pictures of him please share some with us as we would love to see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 judygram wrote: Yes you will have your hands full with this grey, since he is an older bird that was a breeder he will take a lot of time and work on your part to make him a pet again. I hope you possess a lot of patience for you are going to need it. Since he is biting some I would not allow him to sit on your shoulder at least for now and especially since this is your first parrot. You need to allow him to settle in and get comfortable in his new home before you can begin to form a bond with him. You need to observe him a lot to determine his body language so you can predict a bite is coming and avoid it. Thanks. Yeah I know he's going to be a handful. I have a lot of patience! I was not prepared for him to get on my shoulder either but I had my mom behind me ready to get him if he did bite and once he grabbed the glasses I got him off. I just thought it was pretty awesome that he did that right away. I can tell when he starts getting scared or wanting to bite. His head feathers raise and he scoots away and then he whistles haha. Definitely the wrong kind of whistle to tell me to go away tho! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hello MrCongo- welcome here. It's wonderful that you are giving him a fresh start in life. I'm surprised he has already stepped up for you, but that's a good sign and perhaps just a glimpse of what's to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hello and welcome to the forum! I am so pleased you have given MrCongo another chance in life, I hope things will work out for you, keep us updated. You share the same passion as my husband as well, BIKES! I think you have the same bike, here is a picture of my Daughter on his beloved Ninja! Enjoy the forum:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thanks for the replys! Casper- can't see the picture at work, but here is a picture of me and my baby Cleopatra! Post edited by: MrCongo, at: 2009/02/19 15:01<br><br>Post edited by: MrCongo, at: 2009/02/19 15:02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Nice bike and is Cleopatra the woman or the bike?:huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 lol I'm Jacqueline (pronounced the real french way only) and my bike is Cleopatra B) That is me on the bike lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 My bad:blush: I should have figured when you said "me" and Cleopatra, my brain is not working today:blink: You look like you belong on that bike, I bet you are an awesome rider too, thanks for sharing a picture of it with us, oh and you look nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Great pictures Caroline and Jacqueline. I remember those bike riding days....... long, long, long ago...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazyAK Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Welcome MrCongo: Good news about your bird, lots of friendly advice here. We are 4X4 and snow machine freaks up here in Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Mr Congo got sold!! I am so sad! I now have to go to craigslist and find one There is one I found and am waiting for a reply, hopefully I can get a grey soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Jacqueline, I am so sorry about Mr. Congo. But you will find your very own grey. Just keep looking, your grey is out there just waiting for you to find him!!! Please keep us posted about your search. You are now part of the family!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Oh no, thats too bad Jacqueline but you found another one real quick, I hope you get this one, there is a grey out there for you, if not this one then there will be another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 well that guy got sold this morning. sigh. There is a Timneh that I just emailed. Hopefully that one is still available. The people that had the congo are trying to get me to buy their Macaw, which is a cool bird and a great companion, but too much money and not as convenient to take trips with. I'm sad. I was so set on Mr Congo and I even rearranged my apt to accommodate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I am so sorry for you:( Your perfect grey is out there waiting for you, it just may take a little while to find him. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 So very sorry Jacqueline, hopefully this other Timneh will be the right one. You will find your grey, just keeping looking!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 thanks. I am searching endlessly on the internet for a grey now. I just sent like 20 emails lol... Hopefully I find one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 You will find your grey Jacqueline, just be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCongo Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 is $350 for a 6mo old Congo too good of a deal? :silly: Does that low price mean there is something wrong? They have 4 babies they raised in their home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thats a good question. Are they close enough for you to go visit them? It does sound too good to be true, but you never know the circumstances sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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