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jaimmorr

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Ricco - Goffin's Cockatoo
Betcha' thought I got a parrot! Hehehehe, not yet!


BUT:


I received an e-mail (from an ad I posted) from a man. He informed me that he had several types of birds and asked if I was available to come check them out. I said I was, so he asked me to give him a call and we would set up a meeting time. I was a bit hesitant, because I wasn't sure who he was or what he was wanting from me. (i.e. Did he want to sell me a parrot, sell me a baby, just talk, or let me meet/handle his parrots?) I thought about not calling him, but I did, and boy am I glad!

I gave him a call after I got off work a few days ago. We talked for a good 10 minutes. First about what I was looking for: I told him I was just trying to handle/observe parrots because I want to get one as a pet, but I don't want to do so until I am absolutely ready. He acted like he admired this, and went on to tell me that he was in the same position as me many years ago and that no one wanted to help him out. He figured he would give me a chance and help me out. He lives less than an hour away from me. He told me that not only does he have parrots (Cockatoos, Macaws, and CUBAN Amazons!!!), but he also has (breeds, and raises)....... Falcons, Hawks, and Eagles!!!!! :11::11::11::11:

How cool is that?! He informed me that I am more than welcome to come check his place out, learn about the birds, etc.... AND: He told me he would let me hand feed baby Falcons!! :eek::eek::eek:

I am SO excited! I never dreamed I would get this lucky! My goal is to learn as much as I can about parrot body language... It's something you can't really "read" about, you need to experience it. I told him this, and he seemed to really understand what I'm looking to obtain from this experience. I'm so pumped! I will hopefully be visiting him this weekend!! :D:D:D


Just wanted to share my sheer joy with you guys!
 

Rio Mom

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Rest in Peace Rio
Awesome! Take pictures if you are allowed!
 

Ginkai

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Great Dane Cross - Marque 2 years old
Rats -Lola 1yr old, Tsuyu, Enya, Fury all 6 months old, Cookie 8 weeks
I am sooo jealous! That is an awesome experience you'll get to do! That's all I can say. JEALOUS!
 

Mozzie

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African grey (peppers)
Blue crown conure (Mozzie)
Sun conure (sunny)
Jenday conure (Bo)
Blue fronted amazon (Casey)
That is so cool!! What a great opportunity for you!!
 

KatherineI

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Sounds fantastic!!!

Word of caution - do not go alone, at least the first time. Take someone else with you. I've had fantastic experiences meeting people from the Internet (a large majority of my friends are people I've met in person from the Internet) but my initial meeting is almost always out in public, or even a mutual friends house. If you're going to his house, I strongly advise someone going with you initially.
 
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jaimmorr

jaimmorr

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Oh, never fear! I always take someone with me.

Hope I don't offend anyone here, but... I'm a lesbian and I've been with my partner for 4 years. She's a big, butch lesbian. I always take her with me and we've never had any trouble! LOL

:)
 

lene1949

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Echo: Galah -
Max: Alexandrine -
Skye: Yellow Sided conure -
Luka: Green Cheek Conure -
RIP Shrek: Quaker
Oh, never fear! I always take someone with me.

Hope I don't offend anyone here, but... I'm a lesbian and I've been with my partner for 4 years. She's a big, butch lesbian. I always take her with me and we've never had any trouble! LOL

:)

LOL... I'm sure no one would interfere, while you have her with you... Females can be frightening at the best of times (My mother was! and she was heterosexual, I'm sure)

Looking forward to seeing some pics of all the birds this person have...
 

Purl

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Angel Cockatiels - Chloe and Quasimodo
Oh, never fear! I always take someone with me.

Hope I don't offend anyone here, but... I'm a lesbian and I've been with my partner for 4 years. She's a big, butch lesbian. I always take her with me and we've never had any trouble! LOL

:)

LOL..you made me spit out my coffee. I'm sure your partner is a sweetheart!! My husband and I are the "token" straights amongst our nearest and dearest friends. My husband gets lots of looks when we are all out to dinner...8 women and him.

What an incredible opportunity you are getting..enjoy!! Keep us in the loop...
:white1:
 

luvmytooo

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*Yoshi* Goffins Cockatoo
* Rosie*Rose Breasted Galah
*Stella*Hyacinth Macaw
*Baby*Catalina Macaw

*Multiple Parakeets*

luvmytooo

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* Rosie*Rose Breasted Galah
*Stella*Hyacinth Macaw
*Baby*Catalina Macaw

*Multiple Parakeets*
I want a eagle !! I want to train it to watch over my birds when they are
outside. No worries there !
Go BIG or go home I always say , lololol.
 
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jaimmorr

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LOL LOL LOL!!!!

You guys crack me up! I love how diverse (and non-judgemental) this forum is... :)


I will for sure keep you all updated, and I'm hoping I will have lots of pics to share!!! To be honest... I'm REALLY excited about seeing Cuban Amazons! Lol.
 

Mayden

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Did laugh about the lesbian part & especially Purl's husband, poor fella, hormones everywhere!

I hope you have a fantastic time, I really wish I'd had that oppertunity before getting a parrot. I got to hang out at my breeders pet store but that was nowhere near as hands on as I would have liked. I think you're going to have a fantastic time :D
 

Purl

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Angel Cockatiels - Chloe and Quasimodo
Did laugh about the lesbian part & especially Purl's husband, poor fella, hormones everywhere!

I hope you have a fantastic time, I really wish I'd had that oppertunity before getting a parrot. I got to hang out at my breeders pet store but that was nowhere near as hands on as I would have liked. I think you're going to have a fantastic time :D

LOL..my husband loves it!! The girls tell me if I ever do anything to hurt him they'll shoot me. They love him..but they also tell him with a wink..to watch out because they'll snatch me right up. We have so much fun together.
:white1:
 

KatherineI

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Oh, never fear! I always take someone with me.

Hope I don't offend anyone here, but... I'm a lesbian and I've been with my partner for 4 years. She's a big, butch lesbian. I always take her with me and we've never had any trouble! LOL

:)

lol, my StepMother is a big, butch lesbian as well (my Mother's partner), so I know exactly what you're talking about. I'm laughing so hard because I'm picturing my StepMom and knowing that no one messes with that harley riding, pitbull owning, police officer!!

Glad to know you're not going alone!
 
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jaimmorr

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Oh, never fear! I always take someone with me.

Hope I don't offend anyone here, but... I'm a lesbian and I've been with my partner for 4 years. She's a big, butch lesbian. I always take her with me and we've never had any trouble! LOL

:)

lol, my StepMother is a big, butch lesbian as well (my Mother's partner), so I know exactly what you're talking about. I'm laughing so hard because I'm picturing my StepMom and knowing that no one messes with that harley riding, pitbull owning, police officer!!

Glad to know you're not going alone!


Haha, hey! We own a Pit Bull too! :D
 

KatherineI

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Yep, my Stepmom (and Mom), owns a pitbull, an Old English Bulldog (that I HATE, she's evil and deserves to be euthanized and I don't say that lightly), a couple of boxers, 2 B&G's, a CAG, a Sennie and a U2.

That's inside the house :eek:

They also have 2 horses, a donkey, a number of chickens and some Pygmy Goats.
 

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