Summerc25 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Yay I am so happy !!! I got the final word from Shaka Zulu's current owner. She said he already seems to trust me and like me and she is bringing him to live with me next weekend. I can't wait! He is just the best bird ever and has such a good temperment. Once the little guy gets settled in I will take some more pictures to show you all and maybe even some videos if I can figure that one out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Congratulations Summer, so Shaka Zulu is truly yours! That is fantastic!!!! Can't wait to see those pictures and videos!! I am very happy for you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrotdise Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 You must be so thrilled. I know how much you want him. He sounds so lovely and you are going to make a wonderful guardian to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Congrats Summer!! I bet you are sooo excited! I know you will be a great mom to Shaka Zulu! I can't wait to see those videos and pics! If you need any help with it just ask! Good luck :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm_2007 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 the next week is going to seem like a year. but you will get through it. Gratz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseMama Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Congrats on the new grey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aglover09 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 wow great welcome to the grey family here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerc25 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks all You're right Storm it is going to feel like a year. I will have to stay very busy so it can pass quickly. I hope he will not be too traumatized since I have gone to visit several times and held him and talked to him, etc. My main concern is that he is used to being out of the cage 24/7 with the door never shut. I work everyday and I don't want him to be able to hurt himself when I am gone and he is roaming freely in a room but I also don't want to make him very upset by being in a cage during the day when he is not used to that. Any suggestions? Do any of you let your birds stay out when you are not home?<br><br>Post edited by: Summerc25, at: 2009/04/05 06:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thats brilliant. I was wondering how you got on.Now the fun starts.Take it slow with him when he comes to you and just let him settle down, he is sure to be a bit unsettled.Keep us up to date on his move.I would make sure he is safe in his cage when you are not home,its not safe to leave him out.Just make sure he has a large cage and plenty to keep him busy,My grey loves chewing up phone books and He has a little toy box which I put different foot and chew toys as well as some food treats for him to find while I am out. Post edited by: she, at: 2009/04/05 12:42<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2009/04/05 13:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolandFamily Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 That's awesome Summer I know that you are excited. See NO worries it all worked out and you will have your baby soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Congratulations on being a one digit midget now summer!! In terms of getting Shaka Zulu used to being in the cage more, it would help if you could ask the breeder to start keeping him in his cage for periods of time.This will get him on the path in understanding that Cage time is a normal part of life with humans. As the others so rightly stated. You can spend the next week getting that Cage turned into a Fun House for him with foraging toys, wooded toys he can chew up, a toy or two with big cow like bells to clang around etc. It's going to be one of the longest weeks in your life, but worth it. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerc25 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks all for the responses. Well Shaka Zulu is a 5 year old bird so he has been living in freedom without being shut in the cage for 5 yrs. She has his cage there but leaves it open so he can come and go from it as he pleases. She has done a phenomonal job with him, raising him and all. He is very even tempered and not a much of a biter. This might be bcause he is allowed so much freedom. I am getting home on Friday or Saturday though and I will see how he reacts to the cage some if I leave to go to the store etc. He is keeping his current cage for now. She and I thought that would be best because he is comfortable with it. I will be looking to buy him a new bigger one in the next few months. It is a cage that is fine for Greys but I would rather he had a huge cage when I am going to be gone 8 hrs a day to work. He only has one toy in his cage now. She said he does not care for them but I am going to have some new ones waiting on him to try them out. I think when he destroys the toys, she took that to mean he does not like them. Really, they love to shred toys up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerc25 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks Carol Your baby is sooooo adorable btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timnehmommi Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Congratulations Summer! I am so happy for you! Enjoy every moment! Look forward to those photos! I am still trying to figure out the video thing too lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 OMG Ihave been so waiting for you to tell us that you got this bird. I'm trilled to peices for you. If you have a birds safe bird room for your bird then I think its ok to leave their cage door open 24/7 if not then its better that he is saftly locked in his cage when you are not home. I do leave Tyco out sometimes because there is nothing in the room he is in that he can hurt herself on. She also was not permited to fledge as a baby so she doesn't fly. o I often leave her on her playtop or playgym as long as I'm not going to be gone to long no more than 2 hours. she is always right where I left her when I get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerc25 Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Thanks Tyco's mom I don't really have a room where there is absolutely nothing that he could get into. Hmmm I will have to try to figure out a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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