Please Welcome Our New Baby Greenwing

[Allee]

Glad you got to visit yesterday! So exciting!

 

[GW.Joe]

Why don't you just get "him" DNA'd now?

Well, I get it done for $15 and they want $40, its a matter of principle...
If it was $30 I would spring for it but knowing I get it done for $15 and they want $40 bugs me
EDIT : Thanks Allee !!

And Now: Marybeth's (95talongirl) Hawk Head Parrot Getting Rissa Lub

[ame="http://youtu.be/rJGOVEPPbaU"]Marybeth's (95talongirl) Hawk Head Parrot Getting Rissa Lub - YouTube[/ame]

 

[GW.Joe]

A special SURPRISE :

Oh Shirre, I just So Want Chili Now.... I want one SO BAD
I have a video of Chili's cousin
Next weekend when we go visit baby I am going to hold this "Chili in Spirit" Too

In the video the way he/she leaned into the bars and coo'ed at us just melted me <3

[ame="http://youtu.be/hQ8U_x4mpw4"]Rose Breasted Cockatoo - YouTube[/ame]

 

[95talongirl]

He does look different! Thank you again!

Apparently he is hanging on to his 1 feeding a day. so hopefully soon he can come this way! You guys are great with him!

How's the baby greenwing doing? Saw him in the background.

 

[RavensGryf]

Joe, just wait... You guys are slowly but surely going to fill your household with parrots!!! One of every kind you happen to fall in love with haha! Oh, that would mean 20-40?

Marybeth's Hawkie sure is a cutie. Beautiful bird.

Aren't those baby Rose Breasted absolutely precious in person?!! So soft too.

I really wish I lived out by that store it looks like such a great place. How are their prices on drygoods?

 

[RavensGryf]

Why don't you just get "him" DNA'd now?

Well, I get it done for $15 and they want $40, its a matter of principle...
If it was $30 I would spring for it but knowing I get it done for $15 and they want $40 bugs me

Yeah, that's a pretty good mark up. Especially when you don't care either way male/female, might as well wait.

 

[thekarens]

Why don't you just get "him" DNA'd now?

Well, I get it done for $15 and they want $40, its a matter of principle...
If it was $30 I would spring for it but knowing I get it done for $15 and they want $40 bugs me

Yeah, that's a pretty good mark up. Especially when you don't care either way male/female, might as well wait.

The not knowing would kill me. I paid $40 for Sammie because I couldn't make myself pull feathers or cut a toenail.

Both your babies are adorable. I have a soft spot for macs.

 

[GW.Joe]

Hello Everyone!!

So sorry I am late getting back here, I found a VERY interesting "bug" or "glitch" last week, I was in my User CP and looked at my sig coding
(edit sig, then click the toggle to see coding)

Anyway, when I left the panel and popped back out in the forum ALL my new posts were gone
(and there were a lot cause I had not started my day here yet)

So.... best thing to do is check new messages before any User CP stuff
(not saying there is something wrong with the coding here, just if it happened to me it could happen to another)

He does look different! Thank you again!

Apparently he is hanging on to his 1 feeding a day. so hopefully soon he can come this way! You guys are great with him!

How's the baby greenwing doing? Saw him in the background.

Aww, Marybeth, He is MAJESTIC, seems very much like a "real" Hawk in his head moves, he was more mature, he really wanted the beads in Rissa's shirt and wanted to be on the top of her shoulder
(new shirt rules are now in place) He stepped right up on my hand when I "saved" him from Rissa's shirt LOL

You have to promise me a video of the pickup from the Airport, that would REALLY make my day
(and it would be the BEST keepsake for you)

And from this point forward I would like to be referred to as "Uncky GW Joe"

Update visit FIVE on our baby @ 16 weeks old is coming right up, thanks for asking!!

Joe, just wait... You guys are slowly but surely going to fill your household with parrots!!! One of every kind you happen to fall in love with haha! Oh, that would mean 20-40?

HA HA HA..... Very Very Funny, Well I DO know two other types I would take RIGHT NOW LOL

Marybeth's Hawkie sure is a cutie. Beautiful bird.
Aren't those baby Rose Breasted absolutely precious in person?!! So soft too.

Oh, Marybeth's HH is SO NICE, I LOVE Him
And the Galahs are Just the most loving bird I ever saw

I really wish I lived out by that store it looks like such a great place. How are their prices on drygoods?

Its a really FUN place, They make you feel like family, As a matter of fact for you "older" people here, we are starting to teach baby to "Happy Dance" or Head Bob to an old 70's song
(to be revealed in the next post or so )
They were "making fun" of us telling us they wanted to video us, I told them we have NO SHAME LOL
Everyone in the store was Hysterical with Laughter

Both your babies are adorable. I have a soft spot for macs.

Hi Karen (STILL WAITING for an "ok" on the Baby Sitting job for your Velcro Blue Throat LOVE that bird)

Thank you So Much, but one of those babies is not mine (yet :54

Before I do the Baby update, here is the CAGE update
Will you guys please tell me if you see something I should change, its hard to setup without having baby home
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZRgfkhMntM"]Getting Our Baby's Cage Setup - YouTube[/ame]

 

[RavensGryf]

Nice Joe! I think the only thing "I" would do, is put that adjustable rope perch at least a little more horizontal and not quite as vertical. Wait, I just thought but then again he might climb it regardless! I'd probably be inclined to place it diagonal still, but a little more horizontally.

It's so fun arranging and decorating, but I hear you about the space getting filled up. It can get crowded pretty quickly. Depends on where you put the toys though. Can't wait to see it all done and baby inside!!!

 

[MacawLoverOf3]

Gotta watch out for the poop zones, things below will get pooped on unless they are far enough away so you have to watch your perch placements

 

[GW.Joe]

Nice Joe! I think the only thing "I" would do, is put that adjustable rope perch at least a little more horizontal and not quite as vertical. Wait, I just thought but then again he might climb it regardless! I'd probably be inclined to place it diagonal still, but a little more horizontally.

It's so fun arranging and decorating, but I hear you about the space getting filled up. It can get crowded pretty quickly. Depends on where you put the toys though. Can't wait to see it all done and baby inside!!!

Thanks Julie, I was hoping to get him to climb it, BUT this is just Cage Setup draft #1 LOL and I'm sure I'll be moving stuff as soon as I put him in it (maybe in about a month?? :54

Gotta watch out for the poop zones, things below will get pooped on unless they are far enough away so you have to watch your perch placements

Yep, planing your falling poop zones are always a concern!

 

[Anansi]

Hey, Joe. The "poop zone" issue was my only concern as well. I suppose the real test will be when you put the toys in there. Keeping the cage from looking cluttered once you've added the toys is definitely the hard part!

Looking forward to your next update, Joe.

And I love your new signature!

 

[Allee]

I can't believe I missed this yesterday!!! The cage looks great, Joe! I know the anticipation must be be really getting to you by now! Homecoming day will be worth every second that you have waited!

Your new signature is perfect. Baby photos are so precious. Have you mentioned names while I wasn't paying attention, or are we awaiting DNA tests?

 

[labell]

I am getting so excited for you all...not long now!!

The cage, mine don't spend a whole lot of time in there and I know that is your plan as well so I would make the focus inside the cage mostly stuff to chew, conquer and destroy! For me the boings just take up too much cage space and even the eclectus who are not enthusiastic players can get those things swinging like crazy. So I have them outside the cage (some of my cages have the toy post attached) or I have them hanging from the ceiling. Jolly gets the one hanging from the ceiling near his cage going pretty good and uses it to reach his cage. He is an excellent flyer and could reach his cage by flying but sometimes I just think he likes that swinging in the trees action!

 

[Terry57]

The cage is looking great, Joe!
Most of my guys have boings and they love them. Ekko just swings and swings on his. Some of mine don't like them at all
Once s/he is finally home it will be easy to reconfigure if you need to once you see what s/he likes best

 

[GW.Joe]

Looking forward to your next update, Joe.
And I love your new signature!

Thanks Stephen, The next update will have us singing and trying to teach baby the "Happy Dance" using an old 70's band LOL (no shame)

The cage looks great, Joe! I know the anticipation must be be really getting to you by now! Homecoming day will be worth every second that you have waited!
Your new signature is perfect. Baby photos are so precious. Have you mentioned names while I wasn't paying attention, or are we awaiting DNA tests?

Thanks Allee, Yep, it is starting to get kind of stinky waiting, Every time we leave to drive back the 220 miles home, my daughter starts whispering "I miss that bird" "I want that bird home with me"..etc.... That was our 5th visit so we have about 1100 Miles and about 12 hours of time in the car and then of course the PAIN of only seeing the bird every other week (he grows and changes a lot in two weeks)

The real part that is worrying me is the baby is still on two feedings and we are like a month out from bringing him home....Hoping for 5 weeks from now to be the "magic" number

I am getting so excited for you all...not long now!!
The cage, mine don't spend a whole lot of time in there and I know that is your plan as well so I would make the focus inside the cage mostly stuff to chew, conquer and destroy! For me the boings just take up too much cage space and even the eclectus who are not enthusiastic players can get those things swinging like crazy. So I have them outside the cage (some of my cages have the toy post attached) or I have them hanging from the ceiling. Jolly gets the one hanging from the ceiling near his cage going pretty good and uses it to reach his cage. He is an excellent flyer and could reach his cage by flying but sometimes I just think he likes that swinging in the trees action!

Thanks Laura, I appreciate your insight, I'm sure the boing will end up attached to my ceiling somewhere along the Trapeze "Macwalk" that I am planning
I would LOVE to see a video of Jolly with that "George of the Jungle" swing goin on LOL

The cage is looking great, Joe!
Most of my guys have boings and they love them. Ekko just swings and swings on his. Some of mine don't like them at all
Once s/he is finally home it will be easy to reconfigure if you need to once you see what s/he likes best

Thanks Terry, after the fact you kind of feel silly and realize putting some things in the cage just make you feel better and will have to be moved or changed later LOL

I am going to make some wood toys like Wendy does, I found some that use a strong fine chain (like a dog choker) to keep all the blocks tight to each other, that lets them swivel AND remain aligned, when positioned slightly staggered they look like steps

Quick Question, do any of you think color has anything to do with how your bird enjoys chewing?

Thanks for stoppin by Everyone, "Shameless" Video of us singing and dancing should be done Tuesday

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NwP3wes4M8"]Carly Simon - Anticipation - YouTube[/ame]

 

[thekarens]

I don't know if it's a BTM thing, but one thing Karen made that Zoe loves is a piece of 2x4 and she drilled holes and put stainless steel bolts and nuts and washers on it and it's a daily game of her undoing it and everything falling on the floor. I plan on getting her this eventually Frasier Bird Toy Play Box NRP|Foraging|Stainless Steel

 

[Birdman666]

I don't know if it's a BTM thing, but one thing Karen made that Zoe loves is a piece of 2x4 and she drilled holes and put stainless steel bolts and nuts and washers on it and it's a daily game of her undoing it and everything falling on the floor. I plan on getting her this eventually Frasier Bird Toy Play Box NRP|Foraging|Stainless Steel

Yeah. They do love to take things apart. That is most definitely a macaw thing, but it's particularly a BTM thing... they are the most mechanical of the bunch.

My redfront took THE DOOR of her cage off once... like, disassembled it... and she goes through stages where she gets on a open every quick link in the house kick, and drop all the toys to the floor.

Maggie tore the latches off her food bowls. She doesn't even go into the cage to eat. She was locked up for 8 years, and now doesn't even want to chance going back into a cage and getting stuck there...

 

[thekarens]

Maggie sounds like a smart girl

 

[Birdman666]

DETERMINED!

I finally gave up on reassembling the treat cup door latches.

That bird HATES being caged. (8 years in solitary tends to do that to you.) She even plays with her toys on the top of her cage, through the bars...

I only lock her up when I am mopping floors, and that's only for about two hours a week. AND THE ENTIRE TIME, SHE GIVES ME THAT "PATHETIC LOOK!"

But outside the cage she is 100% trustworthy, and she is about as gentle and loving a creature as you will ever find. Typical "doting" playful "gentle giant" greenwing...