I met my new fid today

[Friend of the Feathered]

Today, on the way to my parents' Christmas party (ugh), I got my parents to drop me off at the Fin 'N Feather pet store while they went Christmas shopping for my nephew.

I went to the back of the store where the fids are kept. There were 2 amazons, 4 blue crowned conures, 2 senegals, and 1 little green cheeked conure. He came to the door of the cage. I asked to take him out, and he stepped-up. He immediately bobbed his head, spread his wings and danced around showing off for me. He chewed my hair, and climbed up my head. He was so precious and playful. I learned of the nippy GCC ways, but it was okay. I liked how playful he was. He was obvioulsy hyper, and wanted to hang out.

The woman was sooo nice. She cared for all the birds, and the 2 senegals were IN LOVE with her. A lady had come in and wanted to play with the senegal, but as soon as they got out they wouldn't leave her shoulder. it was awesome how socialized and bonded to the employee they were.

the little GCC wasn't like that with the pet store worker though. he only bobbed and played with me, and the woman who worked there was surprised at how sweet he was to me. "he can tell you are a bird person," she said. When a guy came in to see the GCC she said "well he's nice, but i think he is pretty set with this young lady." It made me so happy to hear, it was obvious she thought that the GCC should be with me. ( and i don't think it was just a sales technique! LOL)

He was being kept in a smaller-sized flight cage, (just perfect size for a pet store bird), and he was FINE with the smaller flight cage bars. The store had a nice large flight-tyoe cage, and I think I am just going to get that one since I know that he is okay with that kind of cage.

I put him on hold, and on monday I am going to put a $100 deposit on him. He costs $300 , but well worth it.

I am sooooo excited!!!! I can't believe it! I will name him "Kermit." He even croaked. LOL. They said i can keep on deposit for 2-4 weeks, so by then i will have my pet-sitting money to pay for him. I will have to wait at least 3 weeks though . All well, it will make it that much more exciting to have him home!!!

[Christine9]

Congratulations! Can't wait to see pictures.

[greyburd]

Congrats!!! You're going to have the best time with Kermit!!! Make sure to post pics!

[Friend of the Feathered]

LOL he won't be able to get away from the camera once he settles in!

[Lori L]

Kermit is the PERFEECT name for a GCC, can't wait to see the pics!

[Friend of the Feathered]

Thanks! I just love the name too, i am surprised i came up with it! LOL I can't wait! i am putting the deposit on him tomorrow