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[juliwag]

Hi,
I have had a BFA for almost 17 years, just recently became the owner of a 21 year old CAG, I have 2 cats, a yorkie, a 20 yr old daughter off at college and a husband.

I do not know alot about Greys and thought I should learn as much as I can, I got her from my older sister, and can ask her anything specific, but thought I should join a group with people who may have added an older grey into their household, and the best way to help her as my sister had her since she was 9 weeks old, it was her Husbands bird, and as much as she likes Penny, she doesn't have the time to spend with her, and I have a 17 year old BFA that I have had since she was 9 months old, she thought maybe she would be happier with more attention.

 

[Christinenc2000]

Hi Welcome to the Forums.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Hi there, and welcome to the forums.

 

[Scott]

Welcome, Einstein and Penny are beautiful!!

Amazons and Greys have very different personalities and your progress with Penny may be a bit different. Greys are highly intelligent, sensitive, and often resistant to change.

Mark/Birdman666 wrote this excellent "sticky" thread as introduction to Congo African Greys: http://www.parrotforums.com/congo-timneh-greys/59366-cag-101-a.html

 

[BIRDIGIRL]

Hi love the pics of your BFA and your newly adopted Grey...I know you will get lots of helpful tips and advice here

 

[Terry57]

Hello and welcome! Einstein and Penny are both beautiful
I'm so glad you joined us and I look forward to hearing more about your flock

 

[juliwag]

Thank you guys, I got a BFA way back for their personality and way they can go with the flow. I know Penny will be different, but she is fun so far, she makes the best sounds, and can whistle like a dream. Einstein talks and screams, not really a noise/whistler that girl. I love the link for CAG have read it, and have been researching as much as I can, I haven't gotten bitten yet, but I know that is coming. its all part of the learning process with birds, I think, especially the older guys, that dont really know you.

 

[RavensGryf]

Hi, welcome to the forum ! Beautiful birds you have.

 

[Allee]

A warm welcome to you, Einstein, and Penny! Beautiful fids you have there!

 

[Flboy]

Oh wow! You are so welcome!