I did it!

[Lapis]

It took a while, but I have found and made a deposit for my future TAG.
Even before I got my Nyla I've always wanted a TAG. He is 3 weeks old, I just found out his gender this morning, and he will be with me in about 2 months
However, I need advice!!

I know I'll have the time for my new baby, seeing as I currently have 2 very needy animals (side eyes Nyla and my cat), and just rehomed another very high maintenance animal I had for about 3 months (had to rehome due to allergies but is living with a friend so I still see/provide for her as often as I can)

I've never had, or even been in prolonged contact, with anything larger than an IRN. Nyla has a nicely sized cage right now, and back when I thought I was gonna get another IRN instead, I had purchased this one as well:
Prevue Hendryx? Select Series: Bird cages for medium size birds at Drs. Foster & Smith

I've yet to open/set it up though. Nyla's current cage is 2nd hand, and since I'm getting a TAG and read that they prefer wide cages to deep ones, I figured I could just upgrade Nyla's to the unopened one and get a brand new one for my new baby boy.

Would either of these ones be good?
Bird cages: Cages for large birds at Drs. Foster & Smith

or

Bird cages: Large Corner Parrot Cage at Drs. Foster & Smith

Another thing - what are the best toys for them? What do you guys give YOUR TAGs?

For the next few months until he comes home I want to get EVERYTHING I NEED and really prepare myself. This weekend I'll be making DIY play and tree stands, getting the proper food and treats, and just setting everything up.
I still consider myself a newbie with birds so I'm asking all the wonderful seasoned bird caretakers, what did you do to prepare yourself for the arrival of your C/TAG? I see more advice on CAGs than I do for TAGs when searching online, could I use the same advice or are they too different? When he comes home the first thing I'm doing is take him to my avian vet, what should I expect in terms of health? Reading online they seem relatively healthy, and the breeder I'm going with seems to be very reputable.

I would appreciate any and all advice links to good quality cages and toys are GREATLY desired. The pellet I have Nyla on right now is Roudybush, and the food I feed her is 100% organic (I literally can - and have - eaten some of her food myself)
So as far as food goes I'm pretty sure I'm doing a good job but please correct me if I'm wrong. I am here to learn

Sorry for my rambling thanks for reading if you got this far lol

 

[LeaKP]

Congrats! Greys are AWESOME, although I may be a bit biased. They are the birds I've loved since childhood. I recommend you thoroughly read the threads in the African Grey forums. There's so much good info in there from food to toys to behavior and training.

 

[SailBoat]

I'm not going to address the vast majority of your questions because I'm an Amazon Snob and although I can address them, at this point, you will likely feel more comfortable with someone that is working with your species.

Go to "Parrot Cages 4 Less" and look at the following cages:

Lani Kai Lodge, w/ Play Top: 32" W x 22" D x 64" H Estimated Price: 350.00

Kauai Kastle w/ Playtop: 36" W x 26" D x 68" H Estimated Price: 450.00

I favor and use these cages. I like the fact that they are a Cage Distributor and ship cages every day! Mean's their staff know that there are two boxes that make-up a cage shipment. The other fact is: Note the Doors, Full height of the front face of the Cage! This feather (Okay, its a feature not a feather) is well worth having when you are clearing and/or changing out the cage.

The corner cage is worthless for use as a cage! Lots of cost, less space and a pain to clean!

The others will be along soon to address your species specific questions!

Enjoy!

 

[SailBoat]

Congrats! Greys are AWESOME, although I may be a bit biased. They are the birds I've loved since childhood. I recommend you thoroughly read the threads in the African Grey forums. There's so much good info in there from food to toys to behavior and training.

Just a: "Bit Biased" Yup, just like I'm a 'Bit Biased" about Amazons!

 

[LeaKP]

Congrats! Greys are AWESOME, although I may be a bit biased. They are the birds I've loved since childhood. I recommend you thoroughly read the threads in the African Grey forums. There's so much good info in there from food to toys to behavior and training.

Just a: "Bit Biased" Yup, just like I'm a 'Bit Biased" about Amazons!

I have to say, this forum has helped me in my bias...I am still heavily favouring the greys but would love to have an amazon now!

 

[Taw5106]

WELCOME! And congrats on your new baby!!! FYI, Sailboat is an Amazon Snob. He loves Zons lol!!!!! I have a Zon, Ekkie and a CAG. However, my CAG eats and runs the same schedule and diet with my Amazon and Ekkie, so my point is when looking for a fresh diet to feed your fid you can follow many different parrot diets on this blog. Ask, we will help!

I believe you will love your Gray, my Gray annoys my Zon because he copies all his sound to a "T". My Zom Buddy gets frustrated because my CAG is so good at copying. They are fun.


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[BeatriceC]

Congrats! While I have a whole flock of many different species of all sizes, I don't have a Grey, so I can't be of much species specific help. But I did want to swing by and say congrats on your impending parronthood!

 

[GaleriaGila]

I'll join Beatrice in congratulating you!
You'll get great advice and support here.
As for me, I'm not a Patagonian Snob. He's a terror, and I probably helped make him that way. But I love him. Oh, and, you might want to be careful nevere to take any advice from me!
Again, congratulations.

 

[Lapis]

Thank you all ^_^ I am extremely excited!!

@GaleriaGila dont worry i can relate.. my Nyla is a terror as well lol. spoiled to hell and back! she knew she was in charge the second i brought her home