I have been reading this forum for weeks now, and finally joined yesterday.

I have always wanted to add a bird to the family (me, wife and 5 yr old son), and research led me here, and to the quaker.

I was looking for a smaller, cuddly, smart, and talkative bird, and quakers seem to be all that, and more according to everything you have all discussed here.

So I did some research, found a few breeders, and off I went to find the perfect little guy/gal. I visited a few diff breeders, last night I decided to take the plunge.

Introducing....Morgan (Green split with Blue (I think that is right terminology)




Last night after getting home, and the traumatic trip home in the box, he immediately "stepped-up" to my finger, we cuddled for a few minutes and then I introduced him to his new home (cage). He seemed to like it, looked around a bit, then just stared at me.

I put my hand in there, and he stepped up again, looked like he wanted to be with me more than in the cage...I figured this was good sign.

My wife got me a blueberry, and he ate that from my hand. (note to self, need more fresh fruits/veggies in the house)

We spent about an hour or so, just hanging out, and watching t.v. He crawled up, and snuggled in the crook of my neck, similar to how he would cuddle with his clutch mates, making little clicking/grinding noises with his beak.

After that, off to bed (for both of us).

I keep saying "him", but I have no idea. Breeder says he is about 10-11 weeks old, born mid-early April.

This morning, a short visit, and some fresh water, and I had to head off to work, I can't wait to get back home.

Look forward to being part of the community, and thank you for all the advice (even though you weren't aware that you gave it)

I think at lunch I will need to stop by Petsmart to get some more toys

Brian

Welcome! Morgan is adorable and a name that could go either way if some day you find "him" sitting on an egg!

We brought our featherball home five weeks ago and he has managed to completely steal my heart. My family loves him, too.

Sounds like Morgan's settled in great. Our Tucker was not cuddly those first few days but now is a total snuggler. Congratulations and what cage did you decide on?

Jen

I had a cage that was given to me a while back, it is 24 wide X 18 deep X 24 tall, shaped like a house. This is only temporary, while I find the perfect cage. I (and am sure Morgan) would like a large cage with a play area, etc. I have seen a few online, but want to check locally to see if I can save on shipping charges.

Seems to be plenty big enough now, as he/she stays near the bottom, and the lowest perch so far.

Welcome and Morgan is very handsome!

Hey there fellow Michigander!!! I'm not sure where Byron is but I'm over on the Lake Michigan side in Ludington. there are several other members too on here from Michigan. again Welcome!

You'll love this place (trust me it's addiciting!!) Your new baby is adorable! and please post lots of pics (we all love em!)

Welcome to the forum! Congratulations on your new addition, he's adorable! Don't hesitiate to ask any questions, everyone is more than willing to help out! I can't wait to hear more about Morgan!

Welcome to the forum Morgans mama. What a cutie he is!

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome...

You rest assured that I will be posting regularly, both questions, and pictures...

Is it time to go home yet?

Brian

Awwww Morgan is so cute!!!! Welcome to the forum. I've had my baby for three years now.
It's Still hard to go to work. LOL
I'm more in love today than when I first got him.
Soooo hold on to your heart there's no other love like it.
Please post more pictures.

Hi Brian. Welcome to you and your family (and new family member, Morgan)
Your new baby is adorable and you WILL fall more in love with him every day and get more addicted to this forum every day.

I'm looking forward to updates and more pictures.
Just tell them that Morgan's Aunt Weeza says you can leave work now. I'll bet that will go over big!

Welcome to the forum! your new lil qp is adorable! We've had ours for two entire months this saturday? and he is a complete joy!!! (Making kissy noises to me as i type) quite the lil charmer!

We'll need more pics of your lil one, he's adorable!!!!

Welcome Brian and Morgan ... is that Byron alone or Byron Center???


Morgan sure is a cute one! Sounds like he will fit right in ... you will be in total LOVE within a few days!!! Sounds like you already are finding that out

Welcome ... pull up a perch and twitter awhile ...

Morgan is PRECIOUS!!! Can't wait to hear about how he/she adapts to the new home! I still have to wait about 6 wks til I get to bring my baby home. It's also my first bird, so anything you can relate will be more than helpful to me!
These birds have such personality! Wish I'd "discovered" birds a long time ago!

Welcome to parronthood. Morgan is a cutie and sounds so sweet. Cabo my QP took a few months to be the cuddlebug that she is now.. She tells me she loves me every morning. As far as cages go try Windy City Parrot, they have a large selection and shipping is free is order over 45$. They are great, I have purchased 2 cages from them for my parrotlets.

Looking forward to more photos.

Welcome Brian and Morgan . Sounds like he will settle in just fine. OK its time to go home now and be with Morgan. ha ha he will steal your heart just wait and see.

Just Byron, zip is 48418, if you care to look it up.