orphan1965 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 :cheer: I just got word today that my CAG has hatched! I am so excited and can hardly wait for the 12-14 weeks it will take for him/her to get here. It will be hand fed after 3 weeks. I have asked the breeder to cuddle with a towel and show it new things every day. I have also asked for it to be introduced to a harness and carrier when the time is right. I am experienced with birds. Not only am I a volunteer zoo keepers aid in the local Zoo Aviary, I have a flock of my own at home. I have a Sun conure, yellow nape amazon, and a cockatiel. Now to pick a name! Got to get the right cage! Tons of toys! another gym to make! Any advice? thanks Orphan<br><br>Post edited by: orphan1965, at: 2009/05/11 02:09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Congratulations orphan on your new baby. Will you have a dna test done before you find a name? Its great that you have a great relationship with the breeder. Are you close enough to be able to visit often? As you can tell we like details around here. We also have an "Other Bird" room so you can talk to others about all your flock and post their pictures. If your breeder will be e-mailing or you get to take some pictures of your new baby, we would love to see them. Welcome to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Hello Orphan and welcome to the family, so glad you found us and we look forward to hearing more about you and your new baby grey, congrats on it hatching. Yes now the wait for that baby to be handfed and weaned, the next 12 to14 weeks or so will seem like forever but the day will come and then it will be forever and it will all be worth it. I also have a sun conure named Sunny, she is spoiled rotten and is a shoulder ornament when I am at home. Her and my grey Josey are the only parrots I own, I would like to have another or two but I don't want to spread myself too thin. Please read thru the many threads for lots of useful information and do not hesitate to ask questions you may have and we will help you in any way we can. Is your baby close enough to go visit while it is being handfed? If so try to get us a picture to share with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orphan1965 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 My baby is in upstate NY and I am in Central Florida. So unfortunatly I will not be able to visit. The breeder is a family friend. My dad who also breeds Amazons is also there and will be the one who actually hand feeds my baby after about 4 weeks of age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 So sorry you won't be able to see your new baby but, how very fortunate you are to have a family friend to see that you will get a great baby grey. My goodness you have such a loving Dad to hand fed your baby for you. Perhaps some pictures to share then??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Welcome orphan1965 and new hatchling!! It's GreYt having you here and congratulations on the hatching of your new Grey. Looking forward to hearing more from you. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimaysmommy Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Welcome Orphan and congratulations!!! We got our baby from out of state as well and couldn't visit him beforehand, so I feel ya there. That's really great that he/she will be with people that you know and trust...such an anxious-making ordeal when you get a baby from someone you don't know. Can't wait to see lots of squishy baby pictures when you get them!!B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orphan1965 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 I just got word that my baby has been pulled from the nest box. She/He is eating well and doing great. I still have no pictures I hope to get some soon! I am told that she is very cute :cheer: I can hardly wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Congratulations, on your baby hatching. If I remember right, your Dad was going to hand-feed your baby for you. When will your Dad be getting your baby?<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2009/05/12 03:34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orphan1965 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 My baby hatched on April 18th and has been pulled from the next box yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethatgrey Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 How Exciting! {Feel-good-00020114} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orphan1965 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 My baby is still with the breeder. My dad will get him/her in another 2-3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Is your dad going to be doing the handfeeding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orphan1965 Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 :cheer: Update on my baby CAG! He/She is now 7 weeks old. (S)he is now eating some fresh apple and playing with other foods. (S)he has been introduced to broccoli, cheerios, and other healthy foods. (S)he is being cuddled after meals with a towel. Doing well and chattering. (S)he is on 3 feedings a day. Her little red tail feathers are about an inch long now. I do not have pictures yet! Soon though I am promised! My breeder does NOT force wean. She will force me to wait instead! I am glad for that! I have been reading lots, and plan to get a cage soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Orphan your baby is growing up fast!!!! Can't wait to see those promised pictures!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I'd really love to see some piicture If that were my baby I be want pictures from the day it was pulled from the nest box you need to be more force full tell that breeder that you want some pics its important.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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