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I have been appreciating and reading about African Grey's for years. Three years ago we acquired our first parrot. Java is a red-bellied parrot and came from a bare cage in a pet shop. She had a brutal wing clip, was biting the stuffin' out of anyone who came near the cage, but put her head down, cooed to my husband, rubbed her beak against his finger and this "no more pets" fellow brought her home so she wouldn't be alone in a cage for the holidays. We are smitten beyond words and now she is sociable, intelligent and simply a joy. While we were buying more toys for her, we have gotten to know a couple who raise greys. We were chosen by an eight week old CAG. They do not release their babies until all the siblings in the clutch wean themselves, so it could be a month or more before our baby comes home. We can visit him every other weekend until he comes home. We think we are going to name him Juno because his purchase means we will not ever be taking that Alaskan cruise we thought we wanted all these years. LOL. We would like to be part of your forum to learn more and to share with others who love parrots.
This is when we first met our boy.
Katana what a very nice introduction! Congratulations on your new baby CAG, Juno. What a very handsome grey Juno is. You can also post about Java in the Other Bird Room. Can't wait to hear more about your fids! Welcome to the grey family!!<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2009/07/29 00:14
~~~~~~~~~~ Ana Grey ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Louie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sterling Gris ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lily ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Welcome to our family I love the names you chose for your fids I know your going to just love this forum there are so many people willing to share there vast knowledge of birds. your Cag is very pretty and again welcome
Hi Katana, welcome to the forum! Juno is a little cutie and I love the name. I hope to hear more from you and Juno.
<3 *Caitlin and Ecko* <3
Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome and especially for all the time you have spent to create this forum and share your experiences. While every one of our parrots are unique and exceptional, it helps to know that you have such good advice and encouragement to share. We will continue to read all the posts on the forum. First hand knowledge is a great addition to the books, avian vet feedback and general information. Will let you know when Juno comes home.
Hello Katana and welcome to our family, we are so glad you could join us and we look forward to hearing more about you and Juno.
Never say never on that Alaskan cruise as you never know what the future holds for you and what may come.
That is so wonderful what you did for Java, that was just what she needed, some love and attention, I can imagine that Juno will be so loved and spoiled rotten.
I wholeheartedly agree, you should read thru the many threads here for loads of useful information and do ask questions you may have and we will help you in any way we can.
We love pictures here so if you have any of Juno yet that you would share with us we would appreciate it and you can share some of Java in the other birds room.
Never take life seriously, no one gets out alive anyway!
Welcome Katana and flock
I cant wait to hear more about your babies and of course see lots more pictures.
Hope you enjoy it here.
Welcome katana600 and ever growing flock!!
It's GreYt to have you here. :-)
What a wonderful introduction and story. It's always wonderful to hear of people rescuing a Parrot from a bad environment as you and your husband did.
The Alaskan trip may be off, but you will have nothing but joy from those two Parrots for the rest of your life. :-)
Congratulations on Juno being a Boy and the name fits perfectly. The photo shows a beautiful healthy baby CAG. It's always GreYt when you can visit while they are at the Breeders and the BIG PLUS is he picked you!! :-)
Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Within all of us is a varying amount of space lint and star dust, the residue from our creation. Most are too busy to notice it, and it is stronger in some than others. It is strongest in those of us who fly and is responsible for an unconscious, subtle desire to slip into some wings and try for the elusive boundaries of our origin. ~K.O. Eckland, "Footprints On Clouds"
Dayo in flight....
We are going to see Juno again this weekend, both days! I have been busy trying to read all the posts on this forum and get ready for when we finally bring him home. The advice you offer is really helping, especially how to handle our little spitfire Java and make sure she knows she is the alpha-bird.
By now, the dream cruise would have been photos on my computer, but I have so much to look forward to with Juno every day. I have the Aviator harness, have watched the video. I have been on gathering mission with everything from foraging toys, to foot toys, swings, boings, perches and more. I have read books you've recommended and read ahead about all sorts of good behavior and even how to avert some bad misadventures.
Although we have all agreed to wait for another month, I'll surely have the backpack in the car, you know, just in case he weaned and they "surprise" me and let him come earlier. LOL. We are waiting longer than average from what I read, but his breeder has done this for a long time and she is wonderful to him and his brothers, so if a month more helps him be more ready to leave his nest, I have the rest of our lives together to enjoy the benefit.
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