borikua8
Weaned Todd
Joined: May 2012
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Post by borikua8 on May 3, 2012 16:54:49 GMT -7
:) hi i am new to this board and also new at getting a new baby cag if there is anything you can tell me on making this transition easier when getting her please let me know she is DNA female i am getting her from Virginia she was hatched on 1/16/12 the breeders name is christy i have talked to her several times on the phone she has an aviary in Virginia she told me i can drive to see the baby but it is too far of a drive i found her on bird breeders i know i have heard about spams but i have searched for a while and i felt comfortable with her she sends me emails she has a web site and on the site she post pics of the babies so i think i made a good decision i put her money directly into her account cus the bank she uses is local here so i think am ok i still don't have a name for her so am still searching but any info will be greatly appreciated we have a B&G but that's my husband bird and my dream bird was always an african grey and finally its happening thanks for any advice
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Post by greybaby on May 3, 2012 21:24:04 GMT -7
Congratulations and welcome to the forum. You are among friends and many here are very knowledgeable about greys. You have made a great choice in a bird as they are loving, loyal and a delight to raise - especially when you get a young one. Come here often with your questions and know they will be answered. Hopefully the breeder will give you some insight on what your baby has been like prior to you getting her and will get you started on the right track. More than anything, relax and enjoy her. You're in for a wonderful time with a great breed.
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Post by sans on May 3, 2012 21:33:19 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum and I'm sure you can't wait to get your baby. You will find the best advice on this feathered family forum than in any parrot book.
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Post by loyce on May 4, 2012 7:16:53 GMT -7
Hello and welcome. Since you already have a B&G, you are aware of health hazards such as cleansers, candles, Teflon, ext.
Grays are exceptionally intelligent birds and their comprehension is amazing. We have so much fun with our girls.
I'd just read over prior posts, especially the health issues and foods. Very good information.
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Post by Haz on May 4, 2012 10:37:15 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum. You are in for so much fun. Greys are extremely intelligent but very emotional too. I recently put my girl in a big new cage which she did not appreciate. She stopped calling me mommy and instead used my full name the way a parent does when annoyed with a child. She also made up her own curse and said, "Poo on you".
As babies, both my greys would accept anything easily but as they grew older, they became afraid of anything new. It now takes a while for Chyloe to accept anything new.
Let your new baby set the pace. Talk to her and let her get to know you. We are here if you have questions.
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Post by lenke on May 4, 2012 11:21:23 GMT -7
Hey There
Welcome to one of the best nicest most knowledgeable web families around!
Get your buckles all nice and tight! You are in for the ride of your life with your Grey!
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borikua8
Weaned Todd
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 63
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Post by borikua8 on May 4, 2012 15:17:16 GMT -7
Wow thank you so much for the welcomes I talked to the breeder today and she said she us a sweet girl she was tellin me she follows her around and even tries to go up the stairs to follow her can't wait I still have no name for her yet and hope she as sweet as she says she is and gets along with me I have been wanting a grey for over 8 yrs and am finally gettin one yea me ill be picking her up around 4-5 o clock on monday hope she is not stressed out when I get her I know most likely she will be terrified poor baby I will Put pics of her when I get her and thank you Soooo much for your advice and welcome
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Post by Grant on May 4, 2012 19:33:44 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum! Monday is right around the corner...how exciting!
Grant
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borikua8
Weaned Todd
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 63
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Post by borikua8 on May 7, 2012 4:07:34 GMT -7
Well am hours away of getting My baby today have lots of emotions goin through very nervous excited anxious am just hoping I will do fine I spoke to My breeder and she told me to give her a teaspoon of warm oatmeal as a comfort food for to settle in a lil bit easier she is also sending some of her toys she had in her cage just to make it a lil more comfy for her well we will see how it goes later only sad thing is I work the rest of the week I hope she will be ok and not frighten also I was reading on how to post pics on here and the gallery well let me say very complicated can someone please explain it to me a lil better please thank you I even tried putting one on My profile but couldn't thanks
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Post by Jane on May 7, 2012 4:16:57 GMT -7
To post pics in the gallery you have to register and log in separately from this forum because it is a separate website. You then create an album and upload the photos. You can post photos into an album there straight from your computer though.
To post photos on here they have to be on an image hosting website such as photobucket first or you can post them in the gallery and then here.
Jane
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Post by Walt and Disney on May 7, 2012 4:59:33 GMT -7
Best of luck to you and your new baby.
Watch her body language. Fluffed head feathers, etc. The CAGs do let you know if they want attention or not.
What part of CT do you live in? Grant and I both live in CT. I live in Stratford.
Walt
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borikua8
Weaned Todd
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 63
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Post by borikua8 on May 7, 2012 5:26:17 GMT -7
I live in Norwich next to the casinos
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Post by Grant on May 7, 2012 18:38:07 GMT -7
How is she doing? Wow, you are in CT also! I've been wanting to go down on the eastern coast and visit Mystic Aquarium.
Grant
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Post by greybaby on May 7, 2012 19:19:57 GMT -7
So by now I hope you have your new baby. Can hardly wait to hear all about her.
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borikua8
Weaned Todd
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 63
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Post by borikua8 on May 7, 2012 19:38:07 GMT -7
Well we got home late the baby is beautiful we had about 6 names to pick from and we Put them in a hat and picked out Bella which in Spanish is beautiful so I think it fits her perfect she made all kinds of grunting noises on the way home but with all the traveling she must of been scared so anyways the ride home is about an hour long so when we got her here she did not want to come out but so we took the cage apart and picked her up she tried to bite but not like biting just like nibbling to try to leave her alone but once we got her out she was ok a lil scared but she still has a hard time perching on your fingers she cuddled up let us pet her on the back n head gave her a lil oatmeal she ate some and then she ate like three pieces of cantelope from My hand but she is awsome can not be any happier I don't want to go to work tomorrow :-( lol just want to stay home with her but My daughter loves her and the hubby we all held her for a while so it went good I will post pics when I figure it out and once again thank you for the warm welcome
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