My Fourth Parrot ! Male Red Sided Eclectus :-)

Violet_Diva

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Yeah...

Meet Monty! Not much of a leap from 3 to 4 right?!? If you're making chop anyway, what's another beak to feed?
So since moving house, it has meant that the birds have more space in their room (they previously shared their room with a bookshelf and display cabinet). Fitting in another bird seemed more than tangible.

This little guy is well loved and was originally in a home with multiple humans who gradually moved out one by one, the last remaining human loved him dearly but felt that his having to travel around for work would leave Monty either alone or being looked after by others and passed around which would potentially cause him too much stress. He was offered to me without any charge and came with his cage and multitude of toys. How could I say no? He's gorgeous and rather charming and has already been saying "Hello" and "peekaboo" along with whistling and other sounds. His human even donated some cash to use on him for toys or a vet visit - which I was really shocked by! I've never known of anyone to rehome a parrot and give the recipient cash - What a really kind chap! It clearly shows his love for Monty and his wellbeing and also shows his awareness of how much is likely going to be spent on him in the long run. I suspect he's been rather spoilt on human foods and too many almonds and colourful pellets, so we'll work on transitioning him to a slightly healthier diet over the coming weeks. This evening he's having chop made from :
Kale
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Coriander
Bell Peppers
Chillis
Baby Sweetcorn
Radishes
Pomegranate
Oats
He seems to be enjoying it!

He's currently in the main living room for quarantine / transition. He and Dexter have already been calling to one another! I'm super happy to be having this little green Man join my flock :)

Lots of photos and updates to follow. . .
 

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OMG congratulations! And welcome back!!! Just saw your post about what's been going on. So sorry to hear, but very happy for you that things are coming around. Pictures of the happy foursome please? [emoji16]
 

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another one! I think you're fast on your way to having the most Ekkies over here! I bet Bella is loving all the boys she has to choose from haha!
 
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OMG congratulations! And welcome back!!! Just saw your post about what's been going on. So sorry to hear, but very happy for you that things are coming around. Pictures of the happy foursome please? [emoji16]
Photos of the 4 won't be for at least a month or so (gotta have precautionary quarantine). But boy am I looking forward to the little flock getting together :)
 
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another one! I think you're fast on your way to having the most Ekkies over here! I bet Bella is loving all the boys she has to choose from haha!
They're just so easy to love! Bella is going to be the centre of attention - and I'm sure she's going to love it! :D
 

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it's nice to see another one for you without the feather plucking that Gerry resorted to. Hopefully seeing more friends with their feathers will encourage him to let them grow out
 

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Sorry I'm late getting to this thread, but sometimes things get a little crazy, hereabouts! Monty is BEAUTIFUL! And he couldn't have found himself in a better home. How is he adapting to his new surroundings? Is he readily stepping up? Any nippiness, or is he very well-socialized? Looking forward to hearing more about him, and I'm glad that you're being so on point about his quarantine. Nice!

Congratulations, my friend!
 

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