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Post by kiwi on Jan 6, 2008 13:56:38 GMT
Hi guys, After another trip to a local garden centre I've had my heart tugged and ended up buying another bird. Why on earth garden centres and the such are allowed to sell any kind of bird is beyond me but I'll spare you my moans for a while lol. They have sold me what they class as a Blue Pennant Parakeet? I'm a tad confused as I've searched these birds on the net and not found out much about them and the pictures I have found have not looked much like my (no name as yet) little blue fella. The nearest pic I've found is this one though mine does not have any blue running from beak to neck - he's mottled grey there. Can anyone give me any info please? I've only had him 2 days so as soon as he's settled I'll get some pictures up  Deb  |
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Post by telmadee on Jan 6, 2008 16:57:11 GMT
*shouts for help* KAREN !
not sure what they are but they are certainly beautiful dont forget to go to the confessionals lol
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Post by kiwi on Jan 6, 2008 17:09:45 GMT
*Mumble Grumble* I thought I'd gotten away with that! lol I'm off to the confessionals Miss...  |
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Post by Scully on Jan 6, 2008 18:27:46 GMT
KARRRR..EE..NNNNNNNN!!!!Well when our resident rosella expert awakes, she answer your question meantime...you jammy girl.  .what a pretty birdie..
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Post by judy on Jan 6, 2008 20:54:30 GMT
they are magnificent.
Wheres Karen when you need her. "GOES LOOKING FOR MY BINOCULARS?"
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Post by Berserka on Jan 7, 2008 0:46:32 GMT
HMPF!
The bird looks like a blue Crimson Rosella - Crimson Rosella's have the blue cheek patches.
Paleheaded & Eastern Rosella's have white cheek patches - so yours could be either of those. If it's a hybrid or a colour mutation it could be harder to determine his exact species.
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Post by Liz on Jan 7, 2008 3:50:18 GMT
Whatever species, he is absolutely stunning! (I say that a LOT I know, but it's true! ) |
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Post by telmadee on Jan 7, 2008 7:58:08 GMT
*Mumble Grumble* I thought I'd gotten away with that! lol I'm off to the confessionals Miss... good girl, now next time you must be stronger, when the beaks a calling you must run lol |
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Post by kiwi on Jan 7, 2008 11:32:55 GMT
*Mumble Grumble* I thought I'd gotten away with that! lol I'm off to the confessionals Miss... good girl, now next time you must be stronger, when the beaks a calling you must run lol My New Year's resolution is to stay away from garden centres and other bird residing places, wonder how I'll do with that one  Thanks Karen I thought he was a blue (crimson) rosella He's quite a young bird and after a closer look it seems there is blue coming through on his cheeks! As soon as he's settled in I'll get some pictures up |
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Post by Admin on Jan 7, 2008 13:48:58 GMT
hurry up and get him settled - i want to see him!! #norty#
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Post by Berserka on Jan 7, 2008 21:54:59 GMT
If he is a blue crimson rosella I am jealous! I recently saw one advertised over here for sale and it was about $800!
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Post by silvercloud on Jan 8, 2008 1:01:15 GMT
Oh wow you lucky girl.
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Post by phill on Jan 8, 2008 10:50:10 GMT
Wow nice birdie!
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Post by kiwi on Jan 9, 2008 11:19:02 GMT
If he is a blue crimson rosella I am jealous! I recently saw one advertised over here for sale and it was about $800! Blimey - I only paid £120 which is approx $240 for him so looks like I got a good deal! Karen I'll hopefully get some pictures on here tomorrow  |
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Post by silvercloud on Jan 11, 2008 1:07:14 GMT
Oh wow, what a bargain. Obviously they didn't know what they were selling. It may pay to keep an eye on what else they sell LOL
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.what a pretty birdie..
