Hello!
I'm new to the Forum and new to the AG world, and I'm thrilled to have found a place to ask questions and find answers. I've been researching Greys for quite some time now, always thinking that someday I would buy a hand-fed baby from a breeder. Last night I had the opportunity to purchase a 1-1/2 year old Timneh from an owner in crisis and couldn't walk away from it -- the conditions the bird was living in were pretty bad. I did insist on making it contingent on a vet check, and that's coming up this afternoon. So in 5 or 6 hours I'll know for sure if this bird is mine. So far he has been a perfect gentleman -- not squawking or plucking or attacking... He has nipped me a couple of times, but not enough to hurt, and he seems to have a persistent itch -- he keeps scratching his neck area. Other than that, he hasn't shown any behavior problems. Cross your fingers for me!
Welcome KatB!!
It's good have you here and it's even better to hear you have been doing your research and now rescued a Grey. :-)
He sounds like a normal healthy bird so far, but the Vet visit will definitely tell of any underlying conditions.
We'll look forward to hear the outcome of your visit and maybe you can post some photo's once things settle down there a little.
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....
KatB, welcome and of course: I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you
Thanks for the encouragement, DanMcQ and FairY. I'll definitely keep you posted.
-KatB
Welcom to the room I hope you will like coming here as much as ME....:woohoo:
Thanks, Trina. I'm looking forward to getting to know you!
Hi KatB &.I wish you luck with your Timneh & hope you get good news from the vet.Please keep us informed.
Hi KatB and welcome to the group, enjoy your stay, glad to have you here.
Benny
Welcome to the party! Great folks and info here, I'll be glad to see some updates on your new rescue.
Hello and welcome to the family, KatB, glad you could join us and we look forward to hearing more about this grey you want to adopt. I am so happy you could be able to take this timneh into your life and give it a good home.
A few nips are to be expected but it sounds like it is going well for the two of you. Let us know how the vet visit comes out.
We have many threads with lots of information in them, read thru for useful tips on feeding and caring for your grey. If you have any specific questions please ask, we will do our best to get you an answer and help you in any way we can.
We love pictures here so if you have one you would like to post please do so.
Never take life seriously, no one gets out alive anyway!
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