[JAM]

Okay, i think i have come up with a wacky idea...
Let's start off with, the fact that i have a job now
I work every second weekend and i make $60 every day(and i only work two days, ) i come home with $120.
An African grey at the breeder i would choose..

Shirley, who i originally was going to purchase Jasmine from sells them for $1,500 + $100 more for shipping

Birds R Us in brampton ontario sells them for $1,350

etc

I really trust Shirley, so she is someone i would probably choose, plus when i asked her she sent me alot of photos lol
But it depends.

I am trying to figure out, how long it might take me to actually save up for a grey

I would get About $240 every month right now (just because where i work it is slow, and we are only cleaning the place up, which is why i work only every second weekend as of right now)

I would really like to save up for one, now that i can.. But i have to take into account
Cage,Toys, etc, and the fact that i have Cinder, i want to get him a new cage..And than vet bills, etc.
Truthfully it can't be that much ?

But its worth a try right ? I just need to learn to keep ahold of my money.. which is why i have a bankaccount Lmao.

Okay, so everyone, help me out, keep me motivated please ? although i am sure i shouldn't have a problem keeping myself motivated. But just incase because i know this is going to be tough lol !

But i will take thing's slowely, first i will save up for an amazing cage lol !
Than decorate it, but still put money away in the midst of it for my grey

Okay, how about you all help me make a saving's plan ?
I need ANAG's help lol with my major scheme. (:


Somehow i dont really know how lol, but i just know that this is the right thing to do, before i had relied on my dad to make my dreams come true, to get me my grey. But apparently i was to blind to take the picture, i had saved up money but it still wasn't enough to be able to have a grey.
i know that if i saved up for my grey, it will just be some way i know that i can make it come true, after all, In order to make something happen, you must be the one to take the first step

[newdad]

You, young lady, have come a long way since you first joined this forum keep it up

[Mama2ManyMouths]

I know from my own working experience when young, that having a goal made a big difference. Put up a photo or other picture of a Grey to keep you focused on your goal. Make a list of priorities, and save a portion of every pay in each important category (PARROT, CAGE/TOYS, VET BILLS, for example). And, most importantly, give yourself a small allowance to spend on yourself/gifts/entertainment, so you won't feel deprived and tempted to "splurge" on something that would throw a wrench in your plans.

And, stop looking through the online ads at the birds for resale! This will only make you feel sad for them and spoil the whole point of your plan.

[JAM]

Lol, thank you newdad i was actually looking at my intro when i first joined the forum, and i thought of myself as alittle bit.. oh heavens i dont know ! Whats the word lol!
oh i forgot But it will come to me ! Its at the tip of my finger, lol !

Mama2ManyMouths, on 15 March 2010 - 12:39 AM, said:

I know from my own working experience when young, that having a goal made a big difference. Put up a photo or other picture of a Grey to keep you focused on your goal. Make a list of priorities, and save a portion of every pay in each important category (PARROT, CAGE/TOYS, VET BILLS, for example). And, most importantly, give yourself a small allowance to spend on yourself/gifts/entertainment, so you won't feel deprived and tempted to "splurge" on something that would throw a wrench in your plans.

And, stop looking through the online ads at the birds for resale! This will only make you feel sad for them and spoil the whole point of your plan.

Good idea M2MM, i will definitally give it a go

And LOL you're right, its a habit i NEED to stop doing, But you are right, i do need to stop,

And i think... for the little gift for myself this week... is to go buy a new pair of shoes at walmart lol ! i am in desperate need for some shoes, and so forth.. so i think that will be my little treat for myself (: I just need to put alimit to what i spend, i tend to not care about the price, and purchase it anyways.

[grizz]

so are you still geting the IRN? or are you just going to get a grey?

[JAM]

grizz, on 15 March 2010 - 12:56 AM, said:

so are you still geting the IRN? or are you just going to get a grey?

I decided that i better not get the IRN, and just get a grey.
the IRN, he isn't tame, and there are other reasons why i had decided that i shouldnt get a IRN that was used for breeding.

Just because, i can only keep up with so many vet bills lol. And well, you know ?

[Mama2ManyMouths]

Jasmineandme, on 14 March 2010 - 10:45 PM, said:

And i think... for the little gift for myself this week... is to go buy a new pair of shoes at walmart lol ! i am in desperate need for some shoes, and so forth.. so i think that will be my little treat for myself (: I just need to put alimit to what i spend, i tend to not care about the price, and purchase it anyways.

For each day's pay, set aside $50 for your goals, and the remaining $10 is for you to spend on yourself. Be firm with yourself, and you will reach your goal that much quicker.

[knight_yyz]

our breeder in ontario allowed us to make a deposit when merlin was 4 weeks old, then we paid the balance when he was old enough, (ie weened and perching) to come home. In the middle we went cage hunting. although we bought new there are always good deals on kijiji and craigs list for cages. also the breeder allowed us to visit as often as we liked. So we were able to handle him at 4 weeks old and up and by the time we got him home he had already been bonded more to me. now he seems to be bonded equally to my wife and myself

[Murielle]

Make sure you have a saving and a spending (checking) account. Most savings accounts are free if you have the checking account.

Call your bank and ask that they limit your savings account to deposits only. It means you cannot use your bank card to take money out. You can always call telephone banking and get the restriction removed if you need it. It allowes you to think twice before taking themoney out. I wouldn't worry with a a high interest savings account right now. You need a high balance to get the high interest and they charge you something like $5 per transactions (depending on the bank) , including transfers to the checking account.

Good luck

[JAM]

Thank's everyone for the great ideas !
(im at school right now, supposed to be doing social... lol)
Anyway's i will certainly try that, i do have a chequing's account, so i could definitally do that.
I might be working friday too(no school.)

Knight_yz, who was you're breeder for merlin ?

[JAM]

Okay everyone, here is the photo that i shall be using, to hang on my mirror in my room and in my school locker to keep me motivated


So CUTE !!

[Mama2ManyMouths]

If that sweet little face doesn't keep you on track, then nothing would.

[Titch]

You can see the blue/UV in the feathers, so I'm gonna say male

Chiku is more pink, Echo is more bluey purple.

Good luck, you've had a bit of a rough trot over the past year or so, you deserve something to look forward to

[JAM]

Titch, on 15 March 2010 - 03:36 PM, said:

You can see the blue/UV in the feathers, so I'm gonna say male

Chiku is more pink, Echo is more bluey purple.

Good luck, you've had a bit of a rough trot over the past year or so, you deserve something to look forward to

thank you titch , we shall see, not sure yet if i want a male or female but whatever i end up with, when the time comes, i would be happy no matter what

[knight_yyz]

Jasmineandme, on 15 March 2010 - 02:34 PM, said:

Thank's everyone for the great ideas !
(im at school right now, supposed to be doing social... lol)
Anyway's i will certainly try that, i do have a chequing's account, so i could definitally do that.
I might be working friday too(no school.)

Knight_yz, who was you're breeder for merlin ?

I say breeder, but I don't think this place actually breeds the birds. They are taken away a few days after hatching(whenever it is safe to do so)

exotic wings and pet things, they are in St. Clements Ontario, a little out of the way, but we have been dealing with them for years. The breeder can come on a little strong if he thinks you are doing something wrong, but he knows his birds. They don't appear to have any congos right now, but they are reserving timnehs. Give them a call to make sure the web page is accurate.

They also have an avian vet who comes by every other Wednesday to check on the birds and give them their shots. He also sticks around to check peoples animals at a discount when he is in the store.

http://www.exoticwings.com/

He has cages for the best prices we could find retail, he has a huge selection of toys, and his toys are priced lowest we have seen retail.

here's a pic of the birdie "play area"

[JAM]

Thanks Knight_yyz !
I will definitally take a look at the site.
If he doesnt have Congo's i am more than able to wait, after all i wont be ready for some quite some months.

Here are some of the breeder's that i have been considering

Home Stead's Hatchery
Shirley, Jasmine's Breeder
For the Love of Parrots
MilkWood Avairys
Windsong Avairy

Im sure there are more.. i am going to consider but these are the ones as of right now.

[Picco]

i remember your grit and determination when you were saving up for cinder so i know you will do it.

[JAM]

Thank's Picco !
i know i can do it, no matter how much time it takes, to top it all off.. my dad sold our cottage lots for 20 grand each, he sold two.
Anyway's he owes me quite abit of money $249, anyway's i will be getting that
Pretty excited.

[JAM]

Okay everyone, my choices for a breeder out of the above are..

For the love of parrots

OR

Homestead Hatchery...

Which one do you think would be a good choice ?

[Mama2ManyMouths]

I got Kumiko from Homestead Hatchery, so I'm leaning in that direction. Jane is very easy to work with and I'm sure that she would be happy to take installments on a future baby CAG, AFTER you pass her approval. (She is very particular about who gets her babies. ) If you tell her you are active with AnAG, and mention Kumiko, I think you will have an easier time with her process.