So, I was sharing some much needed snuggle time with Ferris tonight, and my oldest son was around to take some pics. Please excuse how I look, but I was pretty much ready for bed, so I was in my comfy clothes, lol. I hope you enjoy them, Ferris has been such a huge, wonderful addition to our flock, and I am simply amazed by him everyday. Yay! Sorry there are so many, but it was really hard to choose, cause he was being such a lover, lol.

And, here are some that I took after our cuddle time of just Ferris.

Awww, what a cutie! Thanks for sharing Stef, it looks like he is totally fitting in perfectly!

OK, last ones as attachments.... maybe, lol.

Stef whatchoo tawkin about you look sIMPly maaahvelous daahlink
I think my fav is the second pic in the first set!
gorgeous
both of you
hugs
IMPy!

He is absolutely gorgeous!! Is he flighted?

I love all those picture's he looks like he really loves his Mama. I'm gettin a NEW ADDTION to and I can't wait to get him this weekend

Ferris is STUNNING, but that beak....oh my!!!!! You look wonderful too



CONGRATS on your new addition. Make sure you post TONS of pictures. We love new fid pics. Unfortunately I did not get to see any pics of Pita before you re-homed her, so pics of a new addition would be great.

Good job Stef, he's really fitting in, I love his expressions. He loves his mommy I think.

SIMPLY GORGEOUS!!!!! Thanks for sharing

Oh !! How wonderful...To cuddle such a big bird and that BEAK and tongue , how long did it take to over come the fear of the big beak or at least to get the trust you must have...Ferris is beautiful...

Beautiful. And I must say you are very brave and trusting to let Ferris be sooo close to your face. But I have forgotten. How did you happen to come to have Ferris?

OH MY GOD! What wonderful pictures. Ferris is ADORABLE, the two of you have such a trusting and loving relationship you're both very lucky

Stef the progress you have made with him is amazing!! loved the pics.

GREAT Pics! You sure lucked out with such a loving GW!!! I am just now at the lovey stage with Sebastion..he will let me cradle him like a baby and rub his tummy but that took over a year to accomplish..he would have bit right through my lip a yr ago.Shelby still wants now part of anyone.She will let you hold her at she will interact with you but don't even think of rubbing rubbing her head or beak.Hope that changes over time.

Glad to see he made such a smooth transition!!

Those are reallly Wonderful pictures! Wow pretty Awesome!
That must be something to own him WOW! I am jealous lol x

Thanks for the great comments everyone, he is truly a joy to have around and as you can see, I'm COMPLETELY in love with him, lol.

Quincy's Slave - He is not flighted. His wings will probably remain clipped mostly to avoid any nasty interactions with Red, since Red is always out of her cage on her own playgym. Also, with his dislike of males, my sons are for sure safer with him not being able to fly. I am working on ordering a harness for him, because he lets me touch him everywhere, and I'd love to be able to take him outside for walks and such.

Brook - He's 18, and he is getting along with me wonderfully, but he is not so trusting of ANY males. He has bitten Mike (hubby) and Kyle (oldest son). Thankfully, he didn't break the skin, but it was an actual BITE, they were just able to pull away before too much damage was done. He does try to step up for Mary, but she's too little to handle his weight. She is stubborn like her momma, so she just keeps trying to get him to accept her.

Majj - I had him for about 3 days before I finally just decided that I was GOING to handle him, and if I got bit, that's what was going to have to happen. I put 2 sweatshirts on, and kept him inside his strike range against my body pretty much. He guided the playtime, and he has trusted me ever since. I think that whoever had him first did some major training, but was definitely female, lol.

Kate - I got Ferris from PAEP rescue. I took him as a foster, but am officially in the process of permanent adoption right now.

Soooooooo BEAUTIFUL!!!

OK i have a statenent then a question -- i have a lot of birds and half of them i can put in my shirt and walk around with their heads poking out of my shirt.... can you put him in your shirt?????????? lol ha ha ha ha ha

Oh! The Bird AND YOU are gorgeous ... what are you talking about???
What a brave soul you are. Those big beaks pretty much makes my face want to stay away! What a wonderful bond you have with him.
Way Cool.

QUOTE (terenia @ Jul 19 2008, 12:35 AM)

Ferris is STUNNING, but that beak....oh my!!!!! You look wonderful too



CONGRATS on your new addition. Make sure you post TONS of pictures. We love new fid pics. Unfortunately I did not get to see any pics of Pita before you re-homed her, so pics of a new addition would be great.

I won't be able to give you those picture's I won't be gettting the grey because his owner said he passed away! So no new addtion for me, but if I ever do get one. I will for sure post picture!

Honey, I hate to say this, but somebody LIED to you. A lady on a Grey board I belong to GOT Soloman from Springdale Ark about 2 weeks ago, same picture and everything.
I did not think anything of it, cause I figured you took everything to heart that people said to you and decided now was not the best time for another addition.

Sorry hon, it stinks when people just can't be honest.
If it's any consolation, he does have a wonderful home and has already settled in beautifully.

Ferri ssure is pretty macaw. What a ham he is in front of the cam. !!

Stef, I've been wondering how you and Ferris have been doing!!! Those pictures explain it all

Glad he's accepted you so well And I'm even more glad to hear that you're going to keep him!!! That's fantastic!

Steph, Ferris is beautiful and the pictures are wonderful! What an amazing bond you have with him, having him snuggle so close to you and how you totally trust each other, WOW! I love Mollie but so far I do not let her get that close to my face. You are a very special bird parront. I admire you, Julie

QUOTE (TheresaS @ Jul 30 2008, 06:49 PM)

Honey, I hate to say this, but somebody LIED to you. A lady on a Grey board I belong to GOT Soloman from Springdale Ark about 2 weeks ago, same picture and everything.
I did not think anything of it, cause I figured you took everything to heart that people said to you and decided now was not the best time for another addition.

Sorry hon, it stinks when people just can't be honest.
If it's any consolation, he does have a wonderful home and has already settled in beautifully.

I thought she was lying, thank you so much for telling me! I'm glad you told me really thank you!