Went to see the babies yesterday

[2birds]

Man what a long day of driving, three hours each way. I don't think I am going to be able to talk my niece into going with me again. LOL. I want to visit more as they are such young babies. I get to choose between the two so I'm going back a few more times and see if one chooses me. They are really young, eight weeks. There is a little girl and a little boy. I am leaning towards the girl, she seems so soft, but in the end hopefully they decide. The boy is four days older than the girl. They heard new voices and were growling. My niece said that it sounded like a basket full of chihuahuas. Once they settled down they were trying to peek over the top to see what was going on, curious little ones. So guess what I forgot? My camera!!! "oops" Thankfully my niece had her phone with her.

the little boy
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the little girl
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[plax]

A basket full of chihuahuas ..haha! I'm not sure that chihuahuas would come to my mind... that 'grey growl' is quite unique ;)

In the photos they look to be unsure just what to make from the attention they're receiving...but they are both absolutely adorable :). What an amazingly awesome thing to look forward to! It's too bad that you have to travel such a distance to go visit with them :(

Thanks for sharing!

[Mare]

They are both adorable! I hope one picks you, too, Lori :). Does the breeder introduce them to a lot of sounds and new people? I can see how they would be leery, if not. The more you can be around them, the more you will know. (Psst..three hours each way isn't bad, in my opinion :) )

[2birds]

I guess chihuahuas entered her mind because it never entered her mind that birds would growl. She found that very fascinating and she is a little bit of a comedian too. They were a little unsure of the new sounds and people. The babies are just getting to the age where they are getting curious about other things besides food so their people will be stepping up the interaction and play time. I'm not sure if they introduce them to new sounds or not. A couple of people have told me that they really like their birds from them though. They were looking at the camera like "WHAT IS THAT?".
Mare, I drive a lot more miles than a lot of people do so I didn't think that it would be so bad, but man my butt hurt after six hours in that seat. Cracker Barrel was a welcome sight. I drive an hour and a half to work and its heading in that direction so I think I will go visit after work once every two weeks or maybe even once a week if I can do it. That way I can see how they develop and get to know them. It will be less time in the car than waiting for one of my days off.

[Mare]

I always find it a funny thought when folks who live in town think that where I live, is a place they could never live,,too far from town. I have to drive a half hour, each way, to get to the nearest market, I love this part of my life :).

To get anywhere important to me has always been a journey!

[Pinkbirdy]

Id want to spend time with them too !!! Ive picked a lot of my birds that way . :)

[jules]

awww really sweet baby greys, i never met jasper when she was this young as she was the only one left of her clutch of three, and her siblings had already left. jasper was around 17 weeks when we brought her home :th_heart:

[2birds]

It won't be long now, I'm thinking it will be sometime in the middle of next month. I've got everything pretty much set up for her.

[Mare]

Exciting! So you are getting the little girl? Have you been thinking of names?

[2birds]

Just heard from the breeder yesterday. She said that they are flying and that they should be ready to go in two weeks. It's not 100% that she's a girl but the breeder seems to be pretty sure. She said that she can pretty much tell by the head shape, her shade of grey and the way she postures when being fed. All of this would be comparing with clutch mates not birds from different clutches. She also said that she could be wrong but she doesn't think so. I'll find out for sure what gender it is when I get a check up done on her. As for names, well, I was thinking Piper, Poet, or Metallica. I wanted to name her something that is kind of unusual for a bird, I kind of wanted to stay away from human names, and wanted to stay away from gender specific names. Although I wouldn't mind if a boy had a feminine sounding name or a girl had a masculine sounding name. What do you think of those names or if you have any suggestions feel free.

[PlaxMacaws]

While Poet and Metallica would certainly be unique, I think my vote will have to be for "Piper". I like that name!

[2birds]

Tony, Piper was the first thing that popped into my head. Of course, I keep trying to come up with different names for a choice but then Piper keeps coming back. LOL

[plax]

Tony, Piper was the first thing that popped into my head. Of course, I keep trying to come up with different names for a choice but then Piper keeps coming back. LOLThat sounds like a good indicator that maybe it should be her name to me :D

[2birds]

Psittacus Erithacus: I could name her Eritha Franklin and call her Frankie for short. LOL

[Mare]

I love both Piper and Poet, Poet is so unique, that's the only reason I would lean that way. Once she gets home, no matter which name you choose, you may find her to be something totally different! I think because all my birds came with their names, they fit, Sassy IS Sassy, Amigo IS (Mi) Amigo and Chip LOVES chips :)

[kendrafitz]

Hmmm... I like Piper, Poet & Frankie as a nickname. They are all great!! Metallica is good too but it is a mouthful. ;)

I let the kids pick out my girls name. I let them do that with every pet and we allowed CW to pick Ashie's middle name. I feel like it helps make them feel more bonded. :). Ashie picked Rosie and CW picked Rainbow. So she is Rosie Rainbow, but we all just call her Rosie. :)

[Mare]

That's a pretty cool way to do it, Kendra! I'm not sure my kids would have been so kind! Maybe if we had a baby, young one..for sure, actually, they would have been kind...but mine came to me already named and temperaments, in tact!

[kendrafitz]

Lol, yes with babies it is fairly easy. We have Bailey Taffy, Teddy Pumpkin and Rosie. Ashie's middle name is Elizabeth bc CW was 2 and watching Clifford at the time. He loved Emily Elizabeth, so there you go.

If they had to come up with a name for Rosie now it would probably be Loudmouth or something similarly complimentary. :)

Your names are perfect for your crew!

[Mare]

I don't think my kids would pick a name as complimentary as Loudmouth :). Oh, no! No way!

[2birds]

My sister allowed my oldest niece (five at the time) to name the youngest one when she was born. She wanted to name her Jessica Rabbit. LOL She was willing to compromise so her name became Jessica Rae.

[Maddy]

A[Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks] what cute baby greys!!!! I love the name Poet, but I also love Piper. :)