Galah Cockatoo

arielscongo

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Hi everyone, I’m looking to adopt/buy a Galah Cockatoo, I refuse to buy one from a parrot shop or breeder, I currently have five year old CAG that I got from this guy in NJ that looked like he was a parrot hoarder, he had 5 CAG’s in his bedroom and never takes them out of the cage!
A month ago I got a sun conure from someone in NY that was defiantly just neglected and not taken care of, today both parrots are defiantly having a better life with me and my family, I feed them everything I can and the best food and a lot of time spent with both parrots, I got full blood tests done by Animal Genetics in FL and they are healthy birds
Bottom line is parrots need to be adopted or to buy from people that can’t take of one anymore, so I will like to give a good home to a Galah Cockatoo adopt/buy from a privet person.
I did contact two bird shelters in NJ but I find them difficult to deal with.
Willing to drive to NJ, PA, NY, CT, MD
 

LordTriggs

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I would wait. You only got your sun a month ago! You're fast turning into a hoarder yourself.

Slow right down and enjoy the 2 you have right now. Did you quarantine the sun? They're supposed to be away from other birds for a month in case they're ill.

what's so wrong with breeders? Yes there are some bad ones that pump out babies constantly but for every bad one there's loads of amazing breeders who do what they do out of love for animals and the joy of letting others have that love. The only reason people like this charge for a bird is to cover the cost they spend in raising the birds, they often take time off work to care for the baby as it is growing up
 

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Yes I would agree with slow down and get to know your Sun well. Some RB2's are not good mixers, prefer to be only bird. Mine doesnt like birds that make a lot of noise ie Conures. You are better to stay with two and give them an amazing life than have three and it be mediocre because you are stretched. Have some time to just think for now?

BTW my RB2 is quite dusty so would the other two be ok with that?
 

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Having a houseful of rescued birds is a wonderful goal, but care must be taken to carefully integrate each species and provide the needed care. This includes having sufficient funding for vet bills or unusual expenses.

Some species are compatible, others merely kept a suitable distance, and a few will fight. During periods of hormonal activity, all bets are off!1

Quarantine is critical to prevent disease transmission from the most healthy appearing of birds. At best, you might accidentally allow a transfer that can be expensively cured by an avian vet, at worst some or all could perish.

I applaud your motives, please ensure you add slowly and know your limitations!
 

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Hi everyone, I’m looking to adopt/buy a Galah Cockatoo, I refuse to buy one from a parrot shop or breeder, I currently have five year old CAG that I got from this guy in NJ that looked like he was a parrot hoarder, he had 5 CAG’s in his bedroom and never takes them out of the cage!
A month ago I got a sun conure from someone in NY that was defiantly just neglected and not taken care of, today both parrots are defiantly having a better life with me and my family, I feed them everything I can and the best food and a lot of time spent with both parrots, I got full blood tests done by Animal Genetics in FL and they are healthy birds
Bottom line is parrots need to be adopted or to buy from people that can’t take of one anymore, so I will like to give a good home to a Galah Cockatoo adopt/buy from a privet person.
I did contact two bird shelters in NJ but I find them difficult to deal with.
Willing to drive to NJ, PA, NY, CT, MD
Sounds to me like your after some pretty expensive birds without the ÂŁ ... u have 2 why not just enjoy them for now?

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arielscongo

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I would wait. You only got your sun a month ago! You're fast turning into a hoarder yourself.

Slow right down and enjoy the 2 you have right now. Did you quarantine the sun? They're supposed to be away from other birds for a month in case they're ill.

what's so wrong with breeders? Yes there are some bad ones that pump out babies constantly but for every bad one there's loads of amazing breeders who do what they do out of love for animals and the joy of letting others have that love. The only reason people like this charge for a bird is to cover the cost they spend in raising the birds, they often take time off work to care for the baby as it is growing up


I think that such an animal that was created to fly should not be in captivity and that’s why I don’t want to fuel the problem, that why I want to adopt or buy from someone that can’t take care of a parrot any more, the ones that are already here with us in captivity we should do the best we can to give them a good life, and not to add more.
 
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arielscongo

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Yes I would agree with slow down and get to know your Sun well. Some RB2's are not good mixers, prefer to be only bird. Mine doesnt like birds that make a lot of noise ie Conures. You are better to stay with two and give them an amazing life than have three and it be mediocre because you are stretched. Have some time to just think for now?

BTW my RB2 is quite dusty so would the other two be ok with that?



I’m not in a rush to get one, it’s just that I know it will take a long time to find one that needs a good new home, and believe me I’m thinking about a lot, I might change my mind, $ is not the problem, I can buy one tomorrow from a breeder if I want, but if I will come across one that needs a good home I will probability take it.
 
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arielscongo

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The Sun is on the other side of the house, so he is not next to my CAG I’m waiting for results from Animal Genetics in FL.
 

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From experience of taking in rescues I try not to talk down about the homes my birds came from online; especially when looking for another to adopt. Reason is IF I was someone who had one for adoption (I don't) I would be a little put off by how you speak down about the previous homes.
It is easy to get overwhelmed and take on too many birds at once... many of us have done that so we speak from experience. I took on 3 fosters at once not counting my own birds and I was overwhelmed and regretting it in no time. For this reason I space out getting birds by a 1 year rule. Every time I adopt one I wait 1 year before I decide if I want to add a bird to the flock. This has saved me from being like so many people I know whose homes are just full of parrot cages... all wonderful rescues who needed a home but it consumes all their spare time cleaning cages and just trying to keep up.
 
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LordTriggs

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I would wait. You only got your sun a month ago! You're fast turning into a hoarder yourself.

Slow right down and enjoy the 2 you have right now. Did you quarantine the sun? They're supposed to be away from other birds for a month in case they're ill.

what's so wrong with breeders? Yes there are some bad ones that pump out babies constantly but for every bad one there's loads of amazing breeders who do what they do out of love for animals and the joy of letting others have that love. The only reason people like this charge for a bird is to cover the cost they spend in raising the birds, they often take time off work to care for the baby as it is growing up


I think that such an animal that was created to fly should not be in captivity and that’s why I don’t want to fuel the problem, that why I want to adopt or buy from someone that can’t take care of a parrot any more, the ones that are already here with us in captivity we should do the best we can to give them a good life, and not to add more.

okay sounds like you think you're going to save the world. You're not. There are professional rescues out there. The world of avian creatures would do a lot better if you were to donate or volunteer at one. you bad mouth all previous owners which I feel is wrong, how do you know what goes on behind their doors? What makes you better than them?

how long have you had the CAG? And how old is the sun? Have you experienced hormone time with either? The sun alone will deafen you.

To be honest you don't seem prepared for the work with a parrot considering you have jumped on to a random forum and effectively said "I want a galah, find one for me" and then when people have collectively said it's not a smart move yet you have disregarded what advice you have been given.

In short, it's not smart, there are better ways to help, stop acting so high and mighty.
 

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Giving a home to a parrot is so much more than food, water and cages. They are very intelligent and need a lot from us to thrive. I struggle with only one and definitely know it when I have my friends to stay as well. Applaud your motives but think you need to step back get to know the birds you have and bring them on. Research more and yes please do donate if you can to the rescues out there. You can always give your time as well if there is one that you are near? No knocking just trying to be sensible for your sake OK?
 
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arielscongo

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Guys I’m sorry if I have offended anyone, I’m not in a rush to get another bird at all, and I’m not trying to save the world, and its looks like I will not get a 3rd parrot most likely, I’m just saying that if I will come across a Galah that need a good home, I will happily adopt/buy it, one thing I know for sure is that both of my parrots now are having a better life, I’m the 3rd owner of my African gray, and the last owner had him for about 8 months and never took him out of his cage, 4 African grays in his bed room in cages never takes them out, and the Sun as well was not held for a long time, both are getting much better food, living space and a lot of attention
Good news is so far PBFD on the sun came out negative the rest of the results I’ll get tomorrow.
 
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plumsmum2005

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No I do not think that you have offended anyone but we all come out strong for the parrot(s). All we ask is that common sense prevails, birds take up so much time and just to get another for it to just sit in a cage is plain daft.

One thing with my RB2 is he is a jealous monster and does not like sharing. Thanks for coming back to us. Looking forward to more pics and info of your flock in time ok?
 

LordTriggs

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yes no offense has been taken. quite the opposite in fact. I find it admirable that you have that drive in you to help, but sometimes the best intentions end in disaster.

like Plumsmum said we get very emotional over birds, especially knowing conditions some get kept in and what some owners decide to do to their birds.

Good to hear you're going to hold off for now. I would say it's better if you see a bird in a bad situation to inform the owner of any rescues. They will take the bird for no charge and make sure they're okay, and in some places it's illegal to keep them in bad situations and by law the owner is forced to give them up.

You wait until that Sun finds his voice and gets hormonal! That'll be a fun time for everyone down your street!
 

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