My granddaughter's birthday party's today...I got her a......

PARAKEET!

Some of you may remember me asking your opinions on which I should get her, a keet or a tiel. Well, I looked at both and decided on a baby parakeet. My son said that's what he thought she would be most comfortable handling, so that's what we went with. "Little One" is quite young and skittish and needs some work. I can handle him (I'm hoping male so I say "him"), but I'm used to my big birds. I was planning on keeping him here temporarily, but reconsidered since he is now in our bedroom under quarantine and I feel he needs to be more in the "action". He will go to my granddaughter today and if she or my son need help, we are only 15 minutes away. If they can't get him tamed down then I will bring him back, after the quarantine is completed, and work with him. He's nipped me a couple times and, of course, it didn't hurt me, but I'm afraid it will hurt little fingers. I will work with my granddaughter and son at their home. Also, they have no other cats/dogs/parrots that could hurt little one. So, here he is...

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Ahh what a cutie. I bet she loves him already

How precious! Does she know about him yet or are you keeping him a surprise until later in the day? I bet with your guidance and help from her dad, she will be able to work with "Little One" and have him be a great companion

Leanna, I do remember! I hope your granddaughter has a perfect birthday, I know she will love your gift.

With you and her dad's support, the birthday girl will learn so much from this experience.

What a wonderful birthday your Grandaughter is going to have! That baby is gorgeous
Please let us know what she says when she sees him!

Thank you all! She was very happy with little one, and has named him/her Skyler. She wasn't surprised...in all the preparing she either figured it out or someone leaked the info. It was a really nice party for her. I got Skyler all set up in their home and gave them printouts of important information of caring for, taming, training, toxic foods list, etc. Plus they have the internet and I'm only a phone call or 15 minutes away...I think they will be fine.

I'm going to miss having little one here...lol.

I'm glad your granddaughter had a great day! I bet she loves her little friend. Skyler is a super cute name. I think they'll do just fine and they have lots of support if they need it.

How exciting! What a precious little bird Skyler is!