Please help me decide

JimH2k

New member
Dec 8, 2014
6
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Southern California
Parrots
African Grey Congo *Coming home April 21,2015
Hello all, Total newby so please forgive me if this is a silly question. I have reserved my baby from a trusted breeder and have made arrangements to pick him/her up on April 21st 2015. Ready date is in March but, I made the choice to delay pick up until that time due to travel plans. I don't want to bring the new baby home only to have to leave for a week. The breeder was very understanding and agreed to board the bird until I return so we can get a stable start together.

Got a call tonight from the breeder that my reserved baby has hatched, followed by information that he also has more on eggs that are due to hatch around 12/29. Those babies would be weened closer to the timing that I had requested and could save me money on boarding. I am not really concerned about the cost.
The breeder left the decision completely up to me so I am looking to you for advice. I just want to be sure that I am doing the best thing for the bird.

My thinking is that if I stick to the already hatched baby, it would be a little older when it came home and also a little older when we take a short road trip in June. Please let me know if you foresee any issue or advantage regarding bonding or the planned travel.:confused: Thank you.
 

bonita

Member
Aug 30, 2014
173
9
Pennslyvania
Parrots
Paddy male 8 yr.old GCC Cuddlebug, Emmy female parrotlet RIP Buddy 20 yr. blue headed conure adopted 10/23 Paddy RIP 10/23
Hi, I have had birds about 10 years counting parakeets. Currently I have a parrolett from a breeder and a rescue green cheek who has become my dearest friend. I would go with the original bird and give it a little more time to mature. I actually got my Parrotlet about 10 days late to give her time to be eating well. I'm glad I did she was feeding well and I was calmer about a new baby in the house. I don't think my breeder charged me any extra. Best Wishes to you both Bonita :rainbow1::green2:
 

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