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Post by debra on Jul 26, 2008 15:53:29 GMT
I agree. Breeders are the best way to get a tamed bird. Not all breeders charge more than pet shops. Around here where I live, the pet stores are more expensive than most breeders. Almost twice as much! Besides, if you have questions about your bird after you received it, then the breeder is there to help you while the stores just tell you to go to your vet.
Breeders -- your best bet.
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Post by debra on Jul 25, 2008 14:35:59 GMT
Aw, I'm sorry to hear about his health problems. My hubby was watching the video from behind me and he wanted to watch it a couple of times. He said that was just the sweetest thing. I totally agree.
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Post by debra on Jul 24, 2008 21:40:48 GMT
My recommendation is to show your parents that you are a responsible person, do your research (there can never be enough of that), save your money, etc. Once your parents see that you are serious about this and that you've done research on it, they might just let you have one. Remember, getting a bird is a long term responsibility. Some species will be around you 60+ years or so.
As for me, I have three cockatiels and one more on the way. Just waiting for her to wean. I love them -- they are probably my favorite type of bird (but don't tell all my other birds that -- LOL).
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Post by debra on Jul 20, 2008 19:46:23 GMT
I've also heard that hormones can cause this. If he's sexually frustrated that is.
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Post by debra on Jul 10, 2008 20:02:48 GMT
No they didn't. She just toweled Lucy and dremeled it. Here is a good after shot:
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Post by debra on Jul 10, 2008 18:32:40 GMT
Well, Lucy did exceptionally well. She was a very behaved bird -- even when a BIG labrador came in. She just let out a loud squawk to show who was boss and that was that. lol. We did have to give her a rest between getting that overgrown beak trimmed and getting blood work that I insisted on. I just want to make sure that everything is ok with her. Clean bill of health kind of thing. Anyway, she weighed in at 900 grams!! I forgot to ask the vet what the average weight is for them. The vet didn't say she was fat so I'm assuming she's in the normal range.
The vet is running tests for chlamydia PCR, polyoma DNA, pachecos DNA, Chem Panel Vet Test w/Electrol, Packed Cell volume, White blood cell count, and differential cell count. Is this normal for them? I've never had any tests done on a bird before as I knew what the conditions were in the aviaries that I got them from. I also knew the conditions that Lucy came from -- hence my insistance for the tests. Did I over do it with her? We let her ride home on my shoulder -- something that she just loved! I think that helped her calm down some.
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Post by debra on Jul 10, 2008 0:43:28 GMT
Jerry wants to get her a mate at some point. I'm just happy with her the way she is. lol. I don't know if she's going to be hormonal or not. Heck, I don't even know if she's ever laid an egg! When is their natural hormonal time?
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Post by debra on Jul 10, 2008 0:23:40 GMT
Laurie -- I can even top that. I have a dog named Granny!!!
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Post by debra on Jul 9, 2008 17:10:42 GMT
Your new babies are just the cutest!
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Post by debra on Jul 9, 2008 17:07:15 GMT
Well, I don't take many pictures of the others because it stresses them out too much. They don't like the camera. lol. But I do have a few of them. Special Needs babies: Here is Ollie - one of his legs was bitten off by a hawk This is Sophie - she is kind of splay legged and can't use her right foot Victor - he fell and broke his back. One foot is turned sideways and his tail veers off to the side Chirpy - she has a neurological disorder Naomi -- she has a fatty tumor Jerry - beak problem Olive - beak problem Rose - hip problem Parakeets: Fodien Tor I'll see if I have any pics of the babies that are visiting with me in a bit.
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Post by debra on Jul 9, 2008 15:01:04 GMT
Well, Karen, if you would quit showing me all these wonderful forums then i wouldn't be following you. lol. You know I just love to show off my flock. Especially my newest little girl -- Lucy.
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Post by debra on Jul 9, 2008 14:51:26 GMT
Here are a few pics of my flock: First up is Jesse just singing his little heart out Bloke (Jesse's Daddy) Sydney (Jesse's Mom) Frankie And my newest little baby: Lucy
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Post by debra on Jul 8, 2008 16:16:30 GMT
Well, hi there! Yes, I know you from Bird Town. lol. Maybe I'll start stalking you too. lol. I'll be happy to post more pics. I think I'll enjoy it here.
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Post by debra on Jul 8, 2008 14:48:52 GMT
Well, let's see here. My name is Debra and I am in Texas. I am owned by just a few birds: 8 special needs budgies, 2 parakeets, 3 (almost 4) cockatiels, 1 quaker, and 1 female eclectus. Right now I am also taking care of a few friend's birds: 4 alexandrines, 4 moustaches, 2 quakers, and one trumpeter hornbill. Quite a houseful, but I actually have had much more than that this summer. lol. I also have a cat, a dog, a hubby, and a daughter who allow me and the birds to live here. Oh, and I suppose you could say that I"m stalking Karen. I've recently joined a few forums that she belongs to.
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