You've Got Some 'Splainin To Do...

And the name for our new Green Wing is... Lucy! As in Lucille Ball, a fireball read-head and comedian. A fitting name I think.

So far, Lucy is fitting in with the family just right. I have been making sure that we always go to Gracie first and make sure her routines are followed; and add in Lucy second. Gelsa and Ginger have been unaffected by any change in the family or routine, so I am not really worried about them.

Greys however, are know to be upset by change. Especially change in interaction with their "chosen" person. So far, so good. Lucy and Gracie live in the same room, and their play perches are both in the family room. Their body language thus far has said that they are comfortable being in the same area. Putting them on the same play-stand is out for now.

So far, Lucy has not begun any screeching, except for when alarmed. Like with the dogs barking suddenly at a knock on the door. Her voice then is truly impressive. Today, while Gracie was running through her vocabulary and whistling away, Lucy managed a single word. "Hello" she said quietly.

Hello Lucy.

Getting Settled

OK, we are are a little more settled now. Trying to get a new rhythm in the house with our new flock member. We still don't have a name for her yet, and I guess that should be the number one priority for the moment. "Baby Green Wing" is getting used to stepping up for everybody.

Socialization is extremely important. Gracie, our Grey, won't come out of the cage for anyone but me; but still can be passed reasonably easily to all family members. Gelsa and Ginger go to anyone easily and are very friendly. I am hoping the same for Baby GW.

I have found that you just can't rush a bird. That's it. No rushing. It's all about patience and trust...and these take time, in people and in birds.

Baby Green Wing is home!

After much discussion, we finally decided to add to our flock. Now, along with Gelsa [Green Cheeked Conure 5], Gracie [Congo African Grey, 18 months], and Ginger [Senegal 8 months], comes baby Green Wing, 5 months!

It was a tough decision both financially and in greater commitment, because all of our birds are youngsters. The though being.... if they grow up together, they may all be happier and better off for it. I guess we will see about that.

More to follow.