New GCC owner

[Mary H]

PERCHIE and I say hello from OHI

 

[Appolosmom]

welcome from another ohioan

 

[geff]

Welcome to AA.
GCC are small birds with huge personalities, you will be busy.
But they also enjoy luvy moments. And find a good spot for fusses and total hedonism.
Great little fun loving characters.

 

[expressmailtome]

Welcome, and enjoy the site!

 

[cassiesdad]

Welcome to you and Perchie!

 

[LSA]

Welcome to AA! Already you see that you and Perchie are among friends here! Do you have any pics of Perchie? (silly question )

@d_msparkles and @Coldbreeze have fairly new GCCs. These tags will hopefully bring them here.

 

[d_msparkles]

Hi @Mary H and Perchie! I actually grew up in Ohio.
Yes, Waffle is a Pineapple GCC and my first bird. I got her weaned and she is 9 months now and so grown up! She is hilarious and acrobatic and everything I hoped. Nippy, but has never bitten hard. She is our sweet baby fid!
I love how quickly I went from newbie status to tagged for thoughts on GCC ownership. I must be doing something right.

 

[LSA]

I love how quickly I went from newbie status to tagged for thoughts on GCC ownership. I must be doing something right.

And she is!

One thing I love about GCCs is their curiosity and problem solving abilities. (You'll have an assistant with EVERYTHING.)

In my experience, they get nippier with age, but seldom draw blood. (I think they get nippier because they settle into middle age and know the plan.) They use their beaks in two ways, to get balance and to get your attention.

Make sure you see the AV regularly and keep her nails trimmed. Remember though, even with clipped wings, Perchie will be able to fly.

 

[d_msparkles]

In my experience, they get nippier with age, but seldom draw blood. (I think they get nippier because they settle into middle age and know the plan.) They use their beaks in two ways, to get balance and to get your attention.

Oh yes! Now that she’s a “big girl” the nips definitely seem to be a way of asserting her independence and are easy to read. They generally mean don’t touch me, please scritch me, or get away from my food.

 

[Coldbreeze]

Welcome! GCCS are great! Little clowns and really love to explore. I cant leave my Zazu unsupervised for less than like 2 minutes. She loves cuddling and is becoming a great flier!

 

[iamwhoiam]

Welcome and congrats on getting Perchie. Post some photos when you get a chance. How old is she/he?

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

welcome

 

[webchirp]

Welcome, we're in Ohio too! Go cheekies!! Pictures please.

 

[SandraK]

Hi and welcome to AA! I'm an unbiased gcc mom as are webchirp and d_msparkles and gcc dads tatoosiva, lodah and mark & de boyz. We're also nosy and would love to see a photo of your fid Perchie.