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[LilPeeps]

Sunny, sun conure

We took her in after her previous owners abandoned her in their apartment without food or water when they moved out. She is blind from what the vet believes is a nutritional deficiency. She has a band from FL from 1997, so we're assuming she's 11 years old.

 

[spook]

Amazing to see such wonderful pics and stories. Parrots are by far the most abused by simple neglect.
Many years ago I adopted a Nanday Conure that had been in many homes, abused, neglected and passed on carelessly. He was horrible, squawking so loudly when I was on the phone or trying to have a conversation, even if we sat with him. Dive bomb the cat, ate the brand new lampshades, peeled wall paper, snipped cords on the lights, but to keep him in was horrible, he would just go nuts, emptying seed, pulling the bars together almost as if someone hated him.
One day a male friend dropped by and the Conure was mesmerized! When he left, the parrot went back to destructive behavior, after the cats and just biting.
I called for this same friend back, he gave comment of always wanting a parrot...when he came to pick up the parrot, "he" flew to this mans shoulder, rubbing his face, preening contently and then began to preen his hair!
A match was made. How could I take this bird as a possession when peace finally found a place in both their hearts.
The bird was put down 5 years later in the arms of the man I gave him to due to a cancer/illness.
You know, when you have a chance to offer anyone thing peace and joy, I feel it is our duty to pay attention, letting go and giving each other quality of life.

 

[verthandi]

Spook, what a wonderful and at the same time sad story about the Nanday. They do pick their person and there is usually no stopping them.

I have one that I haven't posted a photo of yet, that ended up here due to a twist of fate. His owners when to Florida for the winter and he boarded with me that year. He is a quiet guy, but very defensive. The owners never called to pick him up in the spring, but I knew they were back in town. Finally I called them and the husband came to get him, as soon as the bird saw him he started yelling, "What the #$##!? He yelled it all the time the owner was packing his cage, and shoving him into a carrying crate. I could hear the bird as the owner drove up the road, still yelling. I cried and was upset most of the night. First thing in the morning I called and said I wanted the bird. They were more than willing to give him up. When I went to get him at his home, as soon as the man got near him, he would start swearing again. I asked him to let me get him, and the bird quieted right down.

He still swears sometimes, but I have worked on modifying the words. And he must be pretty old as he does the two ring, party line, phone ring. But his claim to fame comes when it is dark in the room and I come close to his cage at night. He does the creepiest, evil, Helllllo in a whisper, like an ax murderer has snuck into the house. Jumps me every time, and he thinks it is a riot.

 

[verthandi]

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Does she do okay with her vision problem? Anything special that you do for her care? She's a cutie!

 

[verthandi]

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Curry looks like quite the character. And I have never seen a ringneck the color of Bettie, she is striking. I almost bought a ringneck when I first got into parrots, they seem like a nice size bird with a good personality.

 

[asher]

Love seeing these! It's not the same as these beauties, but just bought my son a parakeet today (that he named Fitch). We're taking in all of the info, etc. and enjoying these piccies on the thread.

 

[Chez Poulet]

Curry is 23 and I've had him since he was 8 weeks old. He's the perfect bird in size, temperament and intelligence. A camera hog to boot! What I like about ringnecks is that they're semi-independant. They are not very needy birds like the toos can be. Pretty much every ringneck I've encountered does a bit or a lot of talking and are pretty easy to handle. Like all birds, they have their favorite people and people that they just never like for some reason.

I found a female green Indian ringneck outside about five years ago and took her in. She didn't know how to walk on the outside of a cage, so I assumed she'd never been out of a cage until she escaped. She seemed to be abused, but had an incredible vocabulary of Spanish. She didn't bother B & C, but started to eat my and anyone elses toes and woodwork. I gave her to a breeder/rescuer only because they bonded and I feel matches made in heaven should be fostered. She ended up having two males in her cage whom she loved, but died a couple years later.

I've always worked at home, so I'd never have a parrot if I wasn't going to be around most of the time. When I hear of people getting birds because they think they're pretty and smart and then they're just locked up, those people should try living a life like they're giving their bird. I've heard way too many stories of parrot/pet abuse and it's so heartbreaking. Hats off to all of you who take in unwanted pets.

I had an orphaned starling, Mozart, for 16 years and she was by far the post talkative, sweet, independant and entertaining pet I've ever had. She died of old age at the beginning of the year.

Nice photos everyone, keep them coming. Love the stories too.

 

[verthandi]

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Oh, but they are Asher. Parakeet's are what got me into all this trouble with larger parrots. I loved the parakeets that I have had, a few of them even learned a few words. I really like their little morning song to the world. They are usually such happy birds. Post a picture of your son's new friend if you have a chance. I would love to see it.

 

[RioLindoAz]

I just spent 40 minutes reading all the wonderful stories about your buddies.

They are adorable!

~Rio

 

[asher]

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Oh, but they are Asher. Parakeet's are what got me into all this trouble with larger parrots. I loved the parakeets that I have had, a few of them even learned a few words. I really like their little morning song to the world. They are usually such happy birds. Post a picture of your son's new friend if you have a chance. I would love to see it.

Aw, thanks

He's in a small cage right now, but that's the first priority this week, getting him a larger one. I didn't want to spook him too much by putting the camera in the cage so the pics are not good. He has let me touch him and is okay with it. From what I've read, they should have a pal, but then others say if you want them tamed and bonded to you, etc. they should remain single. What do you all suggest? I am fine with either, whatever is best for Fitch. It also said no mirrors for the same reason, but he came from a cage with lots of birds and seemed sad and bored so we went to the store and got some toys and this mirror b/c I thought it might help the adjustment. S/he's been standing there looking at it ever since (hours).

I know from research that s/he is young (under 4mths) due to the barring all over still.