Blancaej
10-30-2013, 04:10 PM
We had quite the adventure picking up Coqui. I unfortunately started out first thing with the runs (sorry if TMI) but nothing was going to stop me from picking her up yesterday. A lot of planning went into this! Marcus went to grandmas. Morgan went to a friends after school for a play date and the trailer was reserved! None the less, I was still very excited and felt fine otherwise.
We got a late start as my tire pressure light came on in my car. So we had to stop at work to check that and get gas as well. My hubby is a UHAUL dealer but they didn't have the trailer size we needed around us, so we had to pick that up on the way which added another 20 minutes on. We really wanted to get to Coqui's by 1pm so we could pick up Morgan by 6pm. It was tight, but we made it. Only had a stop for a stretch break and a quick stop for lunch. We were there by 1 and done by 2.
It was a very emotional pick up which I expected. Luis decided to stay which made it all the more difficult for him. It was clear that Linda wanted the adoption but he didn't (He did not express that too me at all while I was there. I was getting this all from Linda). But she insisted on it because although he loved the bird, she did all the work. Which is not really fair to her. And I can clearly see she was getting tired of it. She can't be expected to take care of this bird for him, he needs to do it. But everyone got through it and we got packed in about an hour. I was glad to get through it and be on our way. Linda gave me a big hug and thanked me. She also said it made it easier knowing it was me who was adopting her. She shed some tears as I knew she would. We didn't see much of Luis after we initially arrived.
Linda was nice enough to get Coqui in her carrier 15 minutes before I got there. It is one of those really nice acrylic carriers. It was narrow enough that I could put her in my lap. She seemed to respond well to me. I couldn't really pet her but she kept coming up to my hand. She also kept saying "Hola", which was very cute! She said a couple other things I couldn't quite make out.
I started feeling a bit achy and got a headache a little after us leaving. So I wasn't feeling any better. We stopped only twice for bathroom breaks (surprisingly enough, LOL) but Coqui was so done with that box by time we got home. Which I don't blame her. She paced off and on during the trip but talking to her softly and rubbing my hand on the carrier seemed to calm her down. I also played my kids lullaby CD during the drive to keep the music soft and comforting.
We got home about 6:20pm. She came right out of her carrier on to her perch for me. I tried my arm, but she just stared at it and did a growling noise. Ok, not ready for that! But again, she hopped right onto her perch and came right out. I put her on one of her play gyms in the dinning room to keep her away from the caos of seeing my birds and the moving of her cage.
We had to take her cage apart and put it back together to get it into the house. But that cage was great! So easy to take apart and put back together. I was thankful for that. I brought Savannah to see her in the dinning room and they both puffed up. It was clear, they weren't sure what to think of each other.
After we got her in her cage, I spent some time with Savannah and then once I had them all in the room they both squaked for awhile and Quincy would put his 2 cents in now and then with a few words. I love that Quincy knows how to communicate with words rather then noise! LOL! I chose not to take Quincy out of his cage last night because I knew he would feel more secure in his cage.
I turned the lights off at 8pm and all was quiet. Ahhhh.....peace. :th_biggrin: I then went upstairs, helped get the kids ready for bed and went to bed myself about 10 min to 9pm. It was a long day and I was so ready to get some sleep and feel better!
I woke up feeling much better this morning. It was clear to me that Savannah is feeling very insecure right now. Very needy and more aggressive then usual. I know with time that will pass. She came to the store with me today. So she will have some one on one time with me, which she is enjoying! Quincy bit me this morning going back to his cage. I predicted that would happen. LOL! I am being considerate to all of there feeling as I know this is a BIG change in there life. Again, with time, this too shall pass.
I let Coqui out of her cage this morning, she was ready. Put her on her play gym in the bird room. Not thinking anything of it. Well she flew to her cage (it's only a few feet) and climbed right on top! Ugh! I really wanted to avoid that. It took me 10 minutes to get her down. I needed to because I needed to go to work. I gave her a little while, but she was still up there. I finally attempted to get her on her perch. Nope, that's not happening. I used another perch, hoping to get her on hers. Nope, still not happening. Tried the towel. Nope, still not happening. Had to pull her cage out so I could access both sides. The problem with Macaw cages is they are so ginormous that it's hard to reach them up there. By this time she is pretty aggravated at me. LOL! Finally she comes down to her door and I was able to get her on my perch. Not that she was willing, but it happened anyway. The best part of this little story is she let me pet her for a bit before I put her in her cage and she totally calmed down.
Once in her cage I softly told her "Kiss, Kiss". Linda had told me that she becomes a sweetheart when you say that. Well it worked like a charm. She came right over and let me give her scratches on the head. I pet her quite a few times more before leaving for work. She did try biting me a couple of times without success. Sneaky little girl! LOL! She did get me once, but nothing to write home about and I told her to be gentle. She was. She is a sweet girl. Just scared right now.
So, not to make a long story short. He He! All is good and everyone is settling in. I know tensions may be high for awhile until everyone knows where they stand, but I know with time and patience things will be back to normal and all my birdie babies will be happy.
Sorry I wrote a book. :th_biggrin:
We got a late start as my tire pressure light came on in my car. So we had to stop at work to check that and get gas as well. My hubby is a UHAUL dealer but they didn't have the trailer size we needed around us, so we had to pick that up on the way which added another 20 minutes on. We really wanted to get to Coqui's by 1pm so we could pick up Morgan by 6pm. It was tight, but we made it. Only had a stop for a stretch break and a quick stop for lunch. We were there by 1 and done by 2.
It was a very emotional pick up which I expected. Luis decided to stay which made it all the more difficult for him. It was clear that Linda wanted the adoption but he didn't (He did not express that too me at all while I was there. I was getting this all from Linda). But she insisted on it because although he loved the bird, she did all the work. Which is not really fair to her. And I can clearly see she was getting tired of it. She can't be expected to take care of this bird for him, he needs to do it. But everyone got through it and we got packed in about an hour. I was glad to get through it and be on our way. Linda gave me a big hug and thanked me. She also said it made it easier knowing it was me who was adopting her. She shed some tears as I knew she would. We didn't see much of Luis after we initially arrived.
Linda was nice enough to get Coqui in her carrier 15 minutes before I got there. It is one of those really nice acrylic carriers. It was narrow enough that I could put her in my lap. She seemed to respond well to me. I couldn't really pet her but she kept coming up to my hand. She also kept saying "Hola", which was very cute! She said a couple other things I couldn't quite make out.
I started feeling a bit achy and got a headache a little after us leaving. So I wasn't feeling any better. We stopped only twice for bathroom breaks (surprisingly enough, LOL) but Coqui was so done with that box by time we got home. Which I don't blame her. She paced off and on during the trip but talking to her softly and rubbing my hand on the carrier seemed to calm her down. I also played my kids lullaby CD during the drive to keep the music soft and comforting.
We got home about 6:20pm. She came right out of her carrier on to her perch for me. I tried my arm, but she just stared at it and did a growling noise. Ok, not ready for that! But again, she hopped right onto her perch and came right out. I put her on one of her play gyms in the dinning room to keep her away from the caos of seeing my birds and the moving of her cage.
We had to take her cage apart and put it back together to get it into the house. But that cage was great! So easy to take apart and put back together. I was thankful for that. I brought Savannah to see her in the dinning room and they both puffed up. It was clear, they weren't sure what to think of each other.
After we got her in her cage, I spent some time with Savannah and then once I had them all in the room they both squaked for awhile and Quincy would put his 2 cents in now and then with a few words. I love that Quincy knows how to communicate with words rather then noise! LOL! I chose not to take Quincy out of his cage last night because I knew he would feel more secure in his cage.
I turned the lights off at 8pm and all was quiet. Ahhhh.....peace. :th_biggrin: I then went upstairs, helped get the kids ready for bed and went to bed myself about 10 min to 9pm. It was a long day and I was so ready to get some sleep and feel better!
I woke up feeling much better this morning. It was clear to me that Savannah is feeling very insecure right now. Very needy and more aggressive then usual. I know with time that will pass. She came to the store with me today. So she will have some one on one time with me, which she is enjoying! Quincy bit me this morning going back to his cage. I predicted that would happen. LOL! I am being considerate to all of there feeling as I know this is a BIG change in there life. Again, with time, this too shall pass.
I let Coqui out of her cage this morning, she was ready. Put her on her play gym in the bird room. Not thinking anything of it. Well she flew to her cage (it's only a few feet) and climbed right on top! Ugh! I really wanted to avoid that. It took me 10 minutes to get her down. I needed to because I needed to go to work. I gave her a little while, but she was still up there. I finally attempted to get her on her perch. Nope, that's not happening. I used another perch, hoping to get her on hers. Nope, still not happening. Tried the towel. Nope, still not happening. Had to pull her cage out so I could access both sides. The problem with Macaw cages is they are so ginormous that it's hard to reach them up there. By this time she is pretty aggravated at me. LOL! Finally she comes down to her door and I was able to get her on my perch. Not that she was willing, but it happened anyway. The best part of this little story is she let me pet her for a bit before I put her in her cage and she totally calmed down.
Once in her cage I softly told her "Kiss, Kiss". Linda had told me that she becomes a sweetheart when you say that. Well it worked like a charm. She came right over and let me give her scratches on the head. I pet her quite a few times more before leaving for work. She did try biting me a couple of times without success. Sneaky little girl! LOL! She did get me once, but nothing to write home about and I told her to be gentle. She was. She is a sweet girl. Just scared right now.
So, not to make a long story short. He He! All is good and everyone is settling in. I know tensions may be high for awhile until everyone knows where they stand, but I know with time and patience things will be back to normal and all my birdie babies will be happy.
Sorry I wrote a book. :th_biggrin: