OT: Birds!

[radar]

Lets try this one.[IMG][/IMG]

[vdituri]

Originally Posted by radar

wrong that's bob. he always wants to steal the show. I'll try again.

It's amazing, it's BeezleBob in Bird form. lol

[tbittner]

Our newest addition to our family came home today. This is Peeka. If I remember correctly, he is 14 weeks old. And my lovely wife, Patti.

[vdituri]

Terry, what kind of bird is Peeka?
Looks like an Amazon, but I'm not expert by any stretch of the imagination. lol

[tbittner]

Peeka is an Eclectus Parrot. He seems like a pretty smart fella. Eclectus's are one of the few birds where the male is green and the female is red so it's obvious what sex they are just by looking at them. So far he is a very mild manner bird.

[kathywithbirds]

Hey Terry... yeah, they're mild mannered... and quietly mischevious... watch out when you're not looking, the TV might suddenly change channel by itself or your lower kitchen cabinets might get marauded!!

[tbittner]

Yeah, he is just settling in now. We've turned out the lights for him so he can get some shut eye. He wouldn't eat or drink since we got home but wouldn't you know, the lights weren't out more then 5 minutes and he is eating and drinking. Must be shy....

[teresa]

Just want to show you my male and female Eclectus.
Buddie my female is from a breeder and Pinky is a rescue bird from Calgary.

[teresa]

Here is Chico my African Grey

[tbittner]

Beautiful!!! It never fails to amaze me that birds like these would need to be rescued. How does that happen? I mean, for what these birds cost, I can't imagine anyone not taking care of them. Unless the bird is a bit old and the owner passed away and the kids inherited it or something like that. Even then, why wouldn't they just sell it?

[teresa]

Originally Posted by tbittner

Beautiful!!! It never fails to amaze me that birds like these would need to be rescued. How does that happen? I mean, for what these birds cost, I can't imagine anyone not taking care of them. Unless the bird is a bit old and the owner passed away and the kids inherited it or something like that. Even then, why wouldn't they just sell it?

Well Terry, the previous owners love him very much but ever since Pinky's mum started working again, he started to get stressed and was plucking his feathers. The breeder took Pinky back and I happen to be a member of the bird forum and I volunteer to take him even though he was looking terrible and all his feathers were gone.So when he came to us , he was really in bad shape but look at him now. He is a very handsome bird and knows how to play games like " Hide and Seek" and " Peekapoo" ( I will hide behind a newspaper and he will look for me and when he finds me he will say " Peekapoo")
Buddie is a very sweet bird, typical of a girl, she speaks very softly and has a high pitch sound.
Of course "Chico" my African Grey talks the most and he is always in charge.

[flricordia]

Originally Posted by tbittner

Beautiful!!! It never fails to amaze me that birds like these would need to be rescued. How does that happen? I mean, for what these birds cost, I can't imagine anyone not taking care of them. Unless the bird is a bit old and the owner passed away and the kids inherited it or something like that. Even then, why wouldn't they just sell it?

The problem with selling vs adoption is that it would be just as easy for the bird to go into the hands of someone buying on a whim whereas adopting, especially through a bird club, the bird is more so assured of going into a home that is already made the commitment to keep birds.
If I had to get rid of any of mine I wouldn't even think of selling, especially to a stranger. They would have to go into homes of members of bird clubs that have pretty much donated their lives to the keeping of companion birds, and there are many around, more so than you would think.

[tbittner]

My wife and I have been posting to thebirdforums.com and have been getting lots of information from there. There is even an avian vet who answers questions. What other forums do you visit?

[kathywithbirds]

Originally Posted by tbittner

Beautiful!!! It never fails to amaze me that birds like these would need to be rescued. How does that happen? I mean, for what these birds cost, I can't imagine anyone not taking care of them. Unless the bird is a bit old and the owner passed away and the kids inherited it or something like that. Even then, why wouldn't they just sell it?

I've come across instances of business owners having a beautiful bird caged in their place of business as something like a trophy or work of art, much to the detriment of the bird. Also, as far as changing ownership of a bird, it's all about brains with a bird... if the owner dies, the bird could pine away, be totally confused at the change of ownership, pass to someone who doesn't know or understand or WANT to know about how a bird "works," or ten million other different scenarios. It's definitely NOT a case of a dog who gets adopted and gets food and love and generally is OK with it. A "pre-owned" bird should never be a first bird for someone, it should go to an experienced bird owner. My Senegal was probably wild-caught based on his band, I got him from the pet store I worked at a long time ago. I can hold him, and occasionaly pet him. Cuddling is not going to happen. If I ever found someone who he'd let cuddle him, I'd gladly give him to that person if they wanted him. It'd upset me, but he'd be happier and that would make me happy for him.

There's lots of cockatoos out there who are certifiably nuts. This comes from inadequate education on the part of the person who got the bird in the first place. They in particular respond to upbringing, handling and care a little more strongly. If not cared for properly they become screamers, pluckers, biters and do things like make circuits of their cages incessantly.

Sorry, one of my pet peeve topics...

[kathywithbirds]

Originally Posted by tbittner

Beautiful!!! It never fails to amaze me that birds like these would need to be rescued. How does that happen? I mean, for what these birds cost, I can't imagine anyone not taking care of them. Unless the bird is a bit old and the owner passed away and the kids inherited it or something like that. Even then, why wouldn't they just sell it?

I've come across instances of business owners having a beautiful bird caged in their place of business as something like a trophy or work of art, much to the detriment of the bird. Also, as far as changing ownership of a bird, it's all about brains with a bird... if the owner dies, the bird could pine away, be totally confused at the change of ownership, pass to someone who doesn't know or understand or WANT to know about how a bird "works," or ten million other different scenarios. It's definitely NOT a case of a dog who gets adopted and gets food and love and generally is OK with it. A "pre-owned" bird should never be a first bird for someone, it should go to an experienced bird owner. My Senegal was probably wild-caught based on his band, I got him from the pet store I worked at a long time ago. I can hold him, and occasionaly pet him. Cuddling is not going to happen. If I ever found someone who he'd let cuddle him, I'd gladly give him to that person if they wanted him. It'd upset me, but he'd be happier and that would make me happy for him.

There's lots of cockatoos out there who are certifiably nuts. This comes from inadequate education on the part of the person who got the bird in the first place. They in particular respond to upbringing, handling and care a little more strongly. If not cared for properly they become screamers, pluckers, biters and do things like make circuits of their cages incessantly.

Sorry, one of my pet peeve topics...