Quite sad really...

[Alienation]

I just recieved a couple of packages in the mail containing bird toys and perches. I'm expecting another package tomorrow or the next day. I also have a wonderful play gym that I built with my boyfriend, and a sleep cage (haven't started building the aviary yet as we have until January). I have all this stuff, yet I still have no bird! It's rather depressing really, looking at the empty sleep cage or the play gym that has yet to be used. *sigh*

I just can't wait to get my baby Amazon! The waiting is driving me mad.

 

[Colorguarder08]

well good news is not too much longer 2 months tops.

 

[Alienation]

Yeah, but I have been planning and researching for about 8 or 9 months! It still feels so far away!

 

[Colorguarder08]

Believe me I know how you feel I've been wanting and researching and shopping for items for ferret since I was like 11 ( I am 20 now) and I STILL can't have one. But the way I see it each day that passes by is a day closer to getting my ferret or for you your amazon.

 

[Alienation]

Awh. Ferrets are really cool. I used to have rats and I loved them so much. I miss them =[

 

[antoinette]

It is a long wait, BUT so worthwhile
Wonderful that you are so prepared and knowledgeable before getting your fid
Just like awaiting the new arrival of a newborn human baby, only difference your bird remains a baby forever

 

[Alienation]

Hey Ant, yeah I wanted to make sure I knew as much as I could before getting my parrot. Can't wait <3

 

[antoinette]

Hey Ant, yeah I wanted to make sure I knew as much as I could before getting my parrot. Can't wait <3

I waited 3 months, it was "killing" LoL, I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU ARE FEELING

Best knowing before hand, and being prepared, always makes is so much easier, and you know more or less what to expect.

Counting the days with you.......

 

[Alienation]

Yeah. I mean, there's no way to fully prepare for what life will be like with a fid, just like having a human baby. You can read heaps of books and resources, but the reality will always be a bit of a shock to the system. A good shock hopefully =P

Well keep counting down the days and I'm sure I will bombard you with photos and stories as soon as my baby arrives!

 

[antoinette]

Yeah. I mean, there's no way to fully prepare for what life will be like with a fid, just like having a human baby. You can read heaps of books and resources, but the reality will always be a bit of a shock to the system. A good shock hopefully =P

Well keep counting down the days and I'm sure I will bombard you with photos and stories as soon as my baby arrives!

Like a newborn baby, bringing your bird home, is so so exciting. I remember I awoke at 2am the morning I was getting Mishka. I check and re checked everything over and over again. Her little basket was prepared and EVERYTHING (she was 6 weeks old)

BUT when she arrived, I had to quickly go out and buy formula (new one on the market at the time) purchase a small syringe (my fault). I left her in the care of my two sons.
Tried 6 different pet shops, traveled a long distance, last one had stock, of the new formula, and got the syringe.
THEN it started raining, at a robot near our apartment, my windscreen wiper ( drivers side) detached itself from my car, landing in the road. Could not see a thing THEN I ran out of petrol

Anyway after all the chaos, I finally made my way home, to the most beautiful little AG, chirping away, waiting for her feed.

No matter how hard, or awful you day has been or is going, there nothing in the entire world to cheer you up more than a beautiful

 

[Alienation]

Awh! That would have been so stressful for you! I'm not willing to take on a baby so young. I'm too scared I'll do something wrong! My boy will be about 12 weeks old and fully weaned when I get him. And I'm sure I won't be able to sleep the night before either!

 

[mellykyitus]

its so exciting, the 2 months will fly by! do you have names picked out yet? i feel excited for you, its like 10 christmases at once!! x

 

[Alienation]

Haha, well I am expecting the call around Christmas time!
I have indeed got names picked out. I'm hopefully getting a male, who will be named Jinx. But if the breeder doesn't have males available I'll happily settle for a female, who I'd name Velocity =]

 

[antoinette]

Awh! That would have been so stressful for you! I'm not willing to take on a baby so young. I'm too scared I'll do something wrong! My boy will be about 12 weeks old and fully weaned when I get him. And I'm sure I won't be able to sleep the night before either!

You mentioned
And I'm sure I won't be able to sleep the night before either

And the night after that and after that and after that
I remember checking on her every hour during the nights, throughout the first few weeks, just to make sure she was okay.

 

[mellykyitus]

jinx and velocity.... awesome names!! x

 

[Alienation]

You're probably right, Ant!


Thanks, Melly, I try to pick unique names for my pets. My dog is named Maybe =]

 

[antoinette]

We had a over 70 names for our "new AG".
Also not knowing the sex, we kept our options open.
After all our research, what names mean etc, we were not happy.
Many different sites gave different meaning for different names, can be extremely confusing and irritating.
I began to think what is she in my life, what has changed, and what did I receive .....
One one particular site it said the name Mishka was "a gift" and she certainly was.
Take your time, see what the birds personality and character is like first

 

[Alienation]

I was originally going to take my time and wait until I knew my baby's personality, but when I thought/heard of the names Jinx and Velocity, my heart was set on them. Besides, another thing I realised is that parents generally name their babies (human) before they present any kind of personality... *shrugs*
Who knows, I might meet my baby and suddenly change my idea of what his/her name will be. We'll see =]

 

[Spiritbird]

There is a saying that good things are worth waiting for. I really do think this is true. People that come home with a impulse purchased bird usually do not make it past 2 years of guardianship. You have lots to look forward to this winter.

 

[Ladyeclectic]

I think both Jinx and Velocity are great names for either sex! Waiting is so difficult but you're doing the right thing as it's giving you time to prepare, research, and know exactly what you're getting yourself into! What an awesome time, enjoy your "nesting" phase!