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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 11, 2015 15:33:12 GMT -5
Awww, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you can "adopt" this bird!
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 11, 2015 15:30:55 GMT -5
No, I haven't...good luck at the vet tomorrow! Let us know how it goes.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 11, 2015 15:29:02 GMT -5
I have to say, I love your username... Cami isn't sorrel, but that's beside the point. LOL Anyway, welcome to the forum and congratulations on getting adopted! It sounds like you're doing very well with Paul. If you haven't already, I would start seeing if he'll eat any veggies. The basic rule of thumb is, if it's good for you then it's good for your bird. Exceptions to this are avocado (it's poisonous) and products containing lactose (they're lactose intolerant). If you have any questions, please ask!
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 8, 2015 16:02:22 GMT -5
I agree with easttex. It might be helpful to put a perch on the outside of his cage, next to the door. When you open the door he can come onto the perch and you can pick him up from there.
I always suggest these two books to new Quaker parronts: "Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot" and "Guide to the Quaker Parrot", both by Mattie Sue Athan.
Good luck!
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 3, 2015 14:44:11 GMT -5
LOL I TOTALLY get what you're saying! Reading about people's FIDS talking is really fun, and you know that it's a possibility for yours to talk...but the second you hear "Hello" or "Step up" for the first time, your (at least my) jaw hits the floor and the happy dance commences.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 3, 2015 14:39:37 GMT -5
I'm glad you've figured out what the problem was! Many parrots (birds in general, really) are afraid of gloves. Welcome to the forum, and I hope you'll consider joining as a member, and keep us updated!
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 3, 2015 14:33:55 GMT -5
Awwww, it is so exciting when they learn to talk! Chewy's first phrase was...either "step up" or "good boy!" LOL
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 31, 2014 15:03:15 GMT -5
Yeah, I know. Tito's always bothered me until we took him for his trims. LOL
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 31, 2014 14:34:36 GMT -5
I sent those pics to Pico's breeder last night, and got the nicest response. I can't even express how happy I am that we have Pico. Last night was AMAZING. Usually he's SO busy, running all over us, using us as jungle gyms, running on the couch, playing with his toys. Last night he was perfectly content just to lean into my chest and snuggle. Then he climbed up on my hand and wanted kisses. Then I cupped my other hand over his back and he snuggled in there. Sooo sweet!
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 31, 2014 14:30:25 GMT -5
If it's not bothering him, I would let it go for a few days.
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 31, 2014 0:52:24 GMT -5
Woooohoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! Yay, Pele!!!!!!!
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 30, 2014 16:22:33 GMT -5
My vet uses a dremel...I'm not that brave. LOL The beak is extremely sensitive and has a lot of blood vessels in it. If I had to do it myself (Tito always went to the vet to have it done, and he did have a liver problem...but I remember when Benjy's beak was hurt, and I suspect that you're right) I would probably use an emery board. Hope this helps! Here's the thread from the old forum about Benjy's beak: www.quakerparrots.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=60572&hl=benjyI couldn't find the tread from when it had just happened.
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 26, 2014 0:26:27 GMT -5
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas (and Happy Hanukkah, for those who celebrate)! Gary, feel better soon!!
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 23, 2014 22:49:02 GMT -5
Gary is right, there are things that you can (and should) try before you decide to rehome your baby. My thought was that it may be better to rehome the bird before it forms an attachment to you.
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 23, 2014 19:23:10 GMT -5
Quakers are definitely NOT the quietest of the parrots. I can tell you that everyone here is VERY nice, and I can promise that you won't be attacked for this. If I see an attack it will be dealt with. Everyone makes mistakes. That being said, if you're thinking that you made a mistake you should consider taking the baby back where you got it, and possibly trading for something else, or rehoming him. Let's see...a good choice for a parrot that you can handle, and is relatively quiet...maybe a budgie, parrotlet (their voices can be high-pitched, though), um.....Bourke's might be a good choice...or a Pionus. I hope this helps some!
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