Charlie has a new home

So like the title says Charlie now has a new home with a good friend of ours. She has done very well with him. He can even touch her...yay...an I get to visit anytime I want...I have a key to their house...lol...
And on a side note my house has gotten so much quieter and Parker seem so much happier as well. Win win all around.

I never imagine a bird can cause other birds to be upset and unsettling until we rehomed Java the U2. My birds were actually happier and started talking and playing again. Especially the ekkies, they became quiet and unhappy when Java was around. Probably because he screams often and tries to attack everyone.....It sounds like the perfect home for Charlie since she doesn't allow you to touch her what so ever.

Glad Parker found a home where he's happy. I'm sure he was provided with excellent care in your home in the interim of finding his forever home (your friend), but not every bird is meant to be. Sounds like everybody comes out ahead here

Just a question, but does your friend have other birds? Just wondering because Charlie just may be more 'suited' to a all-human flock. Kiwi isn't aggressive towards other birds, but he isn't terribly fond of them. He is very happy as a single bird, and I have heard it's not uncommon for male zons to do best without other birds around.

Charlie is actually a female Zon!

Oops...now that I re-read that, I see the friend is a he and the bird is a she lol. My brain baking out in the sun the past 2 days may possibly have something to do with the confusion:54:

In any case, I'm glad Charlie is thriving, whatever HER reasons may be

It's ok! I've met Charlie several times in person so I know a bit more about her.....

Kiwibird said:

Glad Parker found a home where he's happy. I'm sure he was provided with excellent care in your home in the interim of finding his forever home (your friend), but not every bird is meant to be. Sounds like everybody comes out ahead here

Just a question, but does your friend have other birds? Just wondering because Charlie just may be more 'suited' to a all-human flock. Kiwi isn't aggressive towards other birds, but he isn't terribly fond of them. He is very happy as a single bird, and I have heard it's not uncommon for male zons to do best without other birds around.

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I agree, sounds like it was the best choice for everyone . Glad it worked out well.

Kiwi and my Robin are both examples of adult birds who would rather not have other birds around. Just because birds are flock creatures, these captive born animals do adapt amazingly well to their environments, and as some of us have witnessed, it is not every bird who is happier in a flock setting.

Now please bear with me for a little rant...
Thank you guys also for acknowledging that sometimes rehoming is best, and not every bird is meant to be. Of course we don't go into it thinking that way, but sometimes birds and people (or homes) do get mismatched. It has nothing to do with how much experience someone has with birds, or how much research they've done into the species, etc. There should be NO shame in having to say we've rehomed. I think a lot of us, and I'd even venture to say maybe most of us who have had birds for many years have rehomed a bird(s) before. Sure, it's unfortunate, but it is reality. Even us dedicated experienced bird people like the members who replied so far have had to do it.
It is actually a peeve of mine when you hear (not on this forum) but bird people in general, and many newer bird people like to say "forever home" and say it in such a way to make it sound as if you are committing a heinous crime if God forbid it turns out wrong.
Some people think it's always the bird who suffers when rehomed. In reality, many times as in Charlie's case, the bird is HAPPIER in a different environment with a different person! The birds I've rehomed, I didn't ask for a dime, though I lost thousands. I didn't care, I just wanted the bird and the home to be matched the way it's best for everyone. Sure there are instances where a bird is neglected and unwanted and shuffled from home to home where no one understands the bird, but that is definitely not the only reason to rehome.
Okay, sorry! Just had to get that off my chest Thanks.

Just to clarify....Parker is my baby I would never get rid of him...lol...Charlie was what I would consider a rescue when I got her. She came from a home that fed her only seed, never let her out of the cage the entire time they had her, didn't even give her a name, and no ac in the home...we live in Tn...it gets into the 100s in the summer. She was in really bad shape... I believe in the what's best for the animal mentality. She definitely seems happier in her new home. And if things do t work out in the long run I can always bring her back. I wasn't looking for a new home for her, the guy who I gave her to is one of my best friends who is also my bird sitter. We went out of town a few weeks ago and she stayed with him and they just hit it off.

Yes he has a 30 some thing year old yellow nape zon. Charlie is a 20 something year old BF zon...

Parker didn't seem unhappy when we had Charlie, but now that she is in her new home, he is so much more lovey

ParkersMom said:

Just to clarify....Parker is my baby I would never get rid of him...lol...Charlie was what I would consider a rescue when I got her. She came from a home that fed her only seed, never let her out of the cage the entire time they had her, didn't even give her a name, and no ac in the home...we live in Tn...it gets into the 100s in the summer. She was in really bad shape... I believe in the what's best for the animal mentality. She definitely seems happier in her new home. And if things do t work out in the long run I can always bring her back. I wasn't looking for a new home for her, the guy who I gave her to is one of my best friends who is also my bird sitter. We went out of town a few weeks ago and she stayed with him and they just hit it off.

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SORRY!! I MEANT TO SAY CHARLIE!!! NOT PARKER it's late.... :20:

Amazons can be funny that way...

And yes, one bird too many, or one who misbehaves can throw the whole dynamic of the flock off...

There is nothing wrong with doing what is best for the flock. That is probably the best reason to rehome a bird. So that all involved will be happier...

I felt the same way about Woody... Loved that bird, but he couldn't remain with us. Woody got a mate, and a flock. And then along came Maggie, and it's perfect! Win-win...

That's wonderful that it turned out so well for everyone. That's great.