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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Apr 8, 2016 20:57:01 GMT -5
I am getting my new foster tomorrow. He is a green cheeked conure and his name is Chimi. He is supposedly a very sweet bird. He was described to me as "needy" as in needy for attention and apparently screams if he feels he's being ignored. He nips at first when he doesnt know you but after he warms up to you he likes to snuggle and doesnt bite. He's awfully young too, the current owners think he's no more than 2 yrs old. He probably will be adopted fast if I can get the screaming under control which I think I probably can.  |
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Post by biteybird on Apr 8, 2016 22:06:13 GMT -5
Good luck with Chimi! A green cheeked conure would be exciting - I've heard conflicting reports as to their aggression and personalities. It will be interesting to see what your thoughts are about him after the first week. |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Apr 9, 2016 4:00:06 GMT -5
It will also be interesting to see what Mr P's reaction will be. Good luck with Chimi. He is one lucky bird |
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Apr 12, 2016 20:33:13 GMT -5
Chimi has been with me since Sat. He is absolutely adorable and very sweet. It is pretty obvious that he got really good care and a lot of attention in his previous home. I'm still not exactly sure why they gave him up but whoever winds up adopting him is going to be really happy. He was a little shy and timid at first but is used to being around people and is already stepping up like a pro, taking food from my hand and chirping pitifully when I leave the room. He likes almonds, chop, apples, grapes, veggie pasta and eats Harrisons lifetime maintenance fine as his normal food. He has already bathed in his water dish and he is trying to talk. He makes little kissie noises and I believe he is trying to say "love you" and "good nite". He goes for his intake visit to the vet on Thurs. This weekend I'm going to get some decent pictures of him for his Florida Parrot Rescue bio, and I'll post a few here too. I had no idea that he was going to be that small. He is of the cinnamon color mutation I was told and has a very long tail, much longer than his little body. It's weird to have him perch on my hand, he feels like he weighs next to nothing compared to the other fosters I've had and even Mr P who I'm afraid is getting fat. He is in quarantine and is not allowed in the same room as Mr P. He does hear Mr P though, and calls out to him, but Mr P is his usual self when it comes to the fosters and just ignores Chimi's little chirps. I really doubt they are going to spend any time together because I think as soon as Chimi comes out of quarantine, he will be adopted. He would even be good around older kids as long as they were supervised and were taught how to handle him without hurting him. It's sort of nice having a foster that doesnt draw blood every time I try to handle him, but definitely not as challenging |
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Post by Caseysmom on Apr 12, 2016 21:50:41 GMT -5
Looking forward to pics! Sounds like a nice cute little guy!
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Post by Angela on Apr 12, 2016 23:07:14 GMT -5
Sharyn little Chimi sounds so cute! Glad all is going well so far! I'm sure he'll be snapped up quick! |
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Apr 13, 2016 20:58:47 GMT -5
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Post by biteybird on Apr 14, 2016 4:49:48 GMT -5
Oh, Chimi is GORGEOUS! Just look at his lovely chubby face! |
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Post by cnyguy on Apr 14, 2016 20:14:55 GMT -5
Chimi looks like a cheerful little fellow. Sounds like things are going nicely for you. |
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Post by aaron on Apr 15, 2016 15:05:05 GMT -5
Oh man, Chimi is super cute. Hahaha... look at that little face. Sounds like you got off pretty easy on this one! I wonder why his previous owners gave him up... he sounds like a great little guy!
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Post by Jan and Shah on Apr 16, 2016 0:00:41 GMT -5
Can you send him to Australia? I would like to adopt him.
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Post by siobhan on Apr 19, 2016 15:35:20 GMT -5
Maybe they had some life-changing event and had no choice, like the family who had to give up the grey that Gary and Ralph are looking after.
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