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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Oct 29, 2014 21:46:44 GMT -5
Apparently, I am just not destined to foster a quaker! Had a quaker lined up as my next foster and the owners decided to give him to a friend instead of Florida Parrot Rescue. So, I will be fostering a White Capped Pionus next, I will be getting him on Saturday. His name is Pele (like the soccer player)
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Post by Caseysmom on Oct 29, 2014 22:03:57 GMT -5
Neat! Bigger beak! Hope Pele plays nice with you. My friend has some at her house, they are a fun bird too  |
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Post by easttex on Oct 30, 2014 4:02:06 GMT -5
I've never gotten to know any pionus (what is the plural - autocorrect doesn't like any of my attempts!). It will be interesting to read about your experiences with him. |
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Oct 30, 2014 7:32:46 GMT -5
After speaking with his parront (who is having to give him up due to life circumstances which are pretty sad) she originally adopted him from a Pittsburg, Pa, parrot rescue when he was 2 yrs old and has had him all this time (7 years, he's 9 now).
I think the plural is the same as the singular?
I had a friend back a long time ago who bred them. I rescued an adult male a zillion years ago but wound up giving him to my breeder friend as even after several years, the bird was wild and unmanageable.
Supoosedly Pele is sweet and tame. I was told he is reserved at first until he knows you but that is to be expected
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Post by cnyguy on Oct 30, 2014 20:26:33 GMT -5
Should be an interesting experience for you. Pionus parrots (that's the plural I usually use  ) seem to me like they'd be enjoyable to live with. I seldom see any in pet stores around here, but I still remember visiting with a sweet little baby Blue-headed Pionus in a pet store where I shopped for things for George the YCA years ago. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your new houseguest Pele. |
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Post by biteybird on Oct 31, 2014 4:03:48 GMT -5
I looked up this parrot after your post, as I'd never heard of it. What a lovely looking bird! It was strange the bald bit circling the eyes, as I'm not used to seeing that, but they have lovely colours. I think the name Pele is from an ancient Hawaiian God (?).
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Oct 31, 2014 7:17:03 GMT -5
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pel%C3%A9LOL perhaps from an ancient Hawaiin god as well, but I only know the name in reference to the soccer player (or football, depending on what part of the world u are from) After speaking to his owner, I was told he really likes to eat, loves fresh carrots, broccolli and cauliflower so maybe Mr P will learn something from him once quarrantine is over. He comes with a HUGE mansion cage, I'm told, so I am unsure how I am going to get him into a travel cage to take to the vet for his initial checkup (Thursday), his owner bribes him into the travel cage with food. Hopefully that will work. We'll see. His wings are NOT clipped so technically (FPR rules) he should not be allowed out of his cage until they are. I don't want to handle him right away to clip his wings as he will already be traumatized from coming to my house but perhaps he'll warm up to me a bit by Thurs. Another adventure awaits...............
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Post by Caseysmom on Nov 1, 2014 8:32:06 GMT -5
Have fun! Today is the day! |
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Nov 1, 2014 9:01:52 GMT -5
Yes it is, we are going around 3pm to get him. He only lives about 15 mins from my house (one of the reasons I agreed to foster him instead of another quaker). Got his area (part of my bedroom) all prepared, and his owner is giving me food for him so I don't have to worry about that. Looking forward to meeting him !
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Nov 1, 2014 17:35:37 GMT -5
 So, Pele is at my house now. Apparently stress does not affect the appetite of a pionus as he has not stopped eating all day. He did take try to take a chunk out of my hand as I was carrying his travel cage (with him in it) into the house, but that was to be expected. Here he is pictured in his cage, calmly munching on a piece of broccoli, something Mr P will not do! His wings are not clipped and won't be until Thurs, so he will probably stay in his cage until then. |
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Post by cnyguy on Nov 1, 2014 19:46:20 GMT -5
Welcome, Pele! I've encountered people who think that Pionus parrots are dull looking.  Those people need their eyes examined. WCPs like Pele have such interesting coloration. Hope he settles in well and has an enjoyable stay with you. |
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Nov 1, 2014 20:16:17 GMT -5
I find the white cap to be attractive and their eyes are killer! Pele actually talks in this little raspy robot voice, it's adorable. So far, I can understand "Hi" and "Hi Pele" but I am thinking he is saying other things that I can't understand just yet. I hope I get to keep this one out of the quarantine period so he can show Mr P how to eat broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, which he has just chowed down on all day
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Post by Caseysmom on Nov 2, 2014 19:16:35 GMT -5
Looks like he was fed well and well cared for, hope after Pele is clipped you can handle him
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Nov 2, 2014 20:25:39 GMT -5
He does this weird thing with his beak and head every time I go near him, I don't think it's a "glad to see you" sign. Gotta do some research. I am aware of their strutting display when they are being territorial but he isnt doing that, he is like..opening his beak and bobbing his head up and down like he is choking. First time I saw it I got alarmed, however I noticed he does it every time I go near the cage, even if I'm sitting on the floor next to it talking to him.
He was pretty much not a happy camper today. I am hoping things will eventually progress, poor guy, been with the same person for 7 years and now she's gone. I can't even imagine what the poor bird is thinking.
On a good note, I had some samples of Harrison's pellets the vet had given me for Remi (foster tiel, way too big for him, it was a variety sample pack). On a whim I tossed some in with his regular food and he gobbled them up. At least converting him to a pellet diet doesnt seem like it will be too difficult.
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Post by easttex on Nov 4, 2014 10:42:07 GMT -5
He's beautiful! I can't imagine a bird that will so easily eat what is good for him. I've got two vegetable refuseniks here. Does he seem to be settling in yet?
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) seem to me like they'd be enjoyable to live with. I seldom see any in pet stores around here, but I still remember visiting with a sweet little baby Blue-headed Pionus in a pet store where I shopped for things for George the YCA years ago. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your new houseguest Pele. 
Those people need their eyes examined. WCPs like Pele have such interesting coloration. Hope he settles in well and has an enjoyable stay with you.