hello from europe

[aeldynn]

Heya,

As all others here I am new to the forum and would like to introduce myself. My name is diana, 25 and live in the Netherlands. And I am looking forward to get to know people and learn learn learn about everything.

I come from a family that has loved and bred birds (canary's) most of their lives, apple doesn't fall far from the tree ^^. Unfortunately for me the dream to have a grey had to wait till I were settled in on my own ( dad isn't the bird lover..). That time has come :D in the middle of moving to Sweden atm to live with my partner.

Both of us love animals and both have a love for greys so the decision was made rather easy.. though not fast. I am someone who wants to think EVERYTHING through, I cant commit to an animal if I know somewhere along the line ( for as far as I can control/see ) I will have to say goodbye to it.

Obviously due to the stress of the move we're not parents of a little feathered friend quite yet, waiting is .. more then terrible, but it will be worth it

This week cage/play stand shopping is on the agenda going to be interesting.. play stand we agree on.. cage, not so much..
He wants a cabinet underneath (handy for food he says.. not like we don't have zillion empty storage in the house ) and I dont. other then that its the big question.. play top or not. Since I am ALWAYS home (health reasons that wont improve) we plan on having mika (^^ we got the name but not the bird)as free living as possible, so out all day untill its bed time.

Would love to have him out all the time, but 3 cats.. not going to happen when I'm asleep. I doubt they will get close, all 3 are used to birds, but cats remain cats..

hmmm this has become a bit long winding.. sorrry

well closing it here :) with a few pictures of our current household ^^


the one upfront is my little devil, Pip (short for pipin)


Sam, one of the 3 and defiantly the one most photographed..

[nestbox]

You have great animals and I'm sure you'll have the bird of your dreams soon. This is a nice forum, lots of good, knowledgeable people here to help you. WELCOME

[RubyMuse]

Hi,
I think it is great that you are preparing to have a bird by joining a bird forum, chosing supplies, and getting settled in your new home.

Next thing is to find and locate an Avian Vet in your area so you can get yearly check ups and have an emergency contact just in case you need it (we all do sometimes).

You might check with that vet to see if he has any birds for adoption or knows of someone.

Of course, you will have to post a picture of your bird once you get him/her.

[micki]

hi Dianna and welcome to the forum.

[Valo's Moirana]

welcome to BB - hope you like it here

i'm an emigrated european

[expressmailtome]

Welcome! Your pets are beautiful! Enjoy the site!

Matt

[aeldynn]

Thank you all for the warm welcome everyone :)

Aye we have been searching for an avian vet, there is one roughly 1.5 hours away. So far thats the closest but still looking. Other then that we're making the house more 'parrot' proof . 'operation hide cables' bleh
And ofc I'll post a picture, love photography (just sucky at it :p)

Diana