Hello to the community from the newb

[brad]

I just wanted to intraduce myself and tell allittle bit of why i chose here
and about myself.

first off like everybody else i love birds especialy cockattoos
i worked at an aquarium and helped take care of six large parrots in a small indoor aviary. I always wanted one for myself but i cant afford one since im 21 years old and a college boy.
my other interests involve tropical rainforest plants in which i hope to have an indoor rainforest somday in side a greenhouse
i allso likk coral reef aquariums in which i currently have a 50 gallon up and thriving.

I chose this site so i can take care of my future bird the best I can and help me against potential problems. I also want to adopt a pet bird at a price that isn't back breaking.

Hope im not rambling and i just want to say im thrilled i found this site!!

 

[cnyguy]

Welcome! It's a smart idea to learn all you can about parrots before getting one, so you're off to a good start. There's a lot of useful information on this Forum, and friendly and knowledgeable people who will answer any questions you have. Your indoor rainforest idea is an interesting one; hope you'll get to realize that dream someday.

 

[brad]

thanks for the greeting
if u think indoor rainforest is cool chek out a site called the exotic rainforest
he doesent have birds in it but its a full fledge rainforest even got a waterfall in it
didn't think it was possible till i stumbled on his site

i also like rap music and sports so im still a normal 21 year old in some ways

 

[idahogems]

hello and welcome!!!

 

[antoinette]

Hi great you are joining us, stacks of info, so much to learn.
Friendly members, always so willing to assist.
Wonderful that you are gathering info, before becoming a guardian.
Browse around, sure there is much that will interest you.

 

[brad]

thanks guys
ive been on this site for only two days and have already got responses from
great people
this place is great im also learning to

 

[parrotqueen]

HI Brad, pleased to meet you! A very warm welcome to our community, have a look around. There's plenty to learn, and people who are always ready to help you.

It's very wise that you've been researching so much before becoming a guardian, it will help you so much in the future. Keep on researching, you can always learn something new each day.

Please do tell us when you get your new bird. I'd love to hear all about it!

 

[brad]

yea man
ill be so exited when i get a bird im telling everybody
ive been looking at that pheanox rescue but they wont let me adopt because of out of state issues
wings of hope seems kinds wack if ya sk me but what do i know
i have a good feeling that my first bird will probably come from this site

 

[merlin]

hi brad, gad to hear from another bird lover. both of our congo grays have come to us free of charge from loving homes who just couldn't keep them. an owner death brought merlin to us, a severe allergy brought sophie to us. over the past 30 years we have taken several large birds in for emergency situations. i just love them all. we have had an umbrella, several amazons, a few grays and a macaw. i have to say congos are the best in my book. i just love our family. they seem to know the other birds are in need of help and don't see them as a threat. i have never worked with a rescue before so don't know much about them. sophie and merlin's previous famlies wanted to find their new forever homes themselves. it will happen for you when the time is right. best of luck.

 

[brad]

good to hear merlin

wish the birds in need all the best

 

[_Cass_]

Hello!! Welcome to Parrot forums, looks like we have something in common... i love cockatoos too!!!!!

 

[brad]

i read ur thing at the bottom cass
and thought its hesterical

its kinda half true also
we work for the parrot and they realize it

i feel like im applying jop applications and creating a resume just to visit adopted parotts

 

[Spiritbird]

Parrot adoption is very serious. Just like it is with humans being adopted. Parrots should not be visited by or adopted by anyone that is not fully capable of meeting their many complex needs.
The better parrot adoption foundatins will also visit you home to inspect the potential environment as they well should.

 

[brad]

i wasnt trying to be offensive or sarcastic
i was just trying to be funny and keeping it light by sayin how we work for the parrots
i think parrot adoptions are great
but i do think they should just talk with future adopters instead of making them filling out applications
they could still ask questions and find out if the person is the right adopter
didnt mean to offend was just trying to make conversation

 

[brad]

oh i dont mean to double post but
i got my cockatoo
she is a mulluckan named lily and is 5 years old
im traveling to pensalvania from ner jersey to pick her up. her feathers are not in the best of shape but she is very sweet and she had stopped plucking. her prevoius previous owner didnt take good care of her but her next owner did a good job.
he says he loves the bird so much he just wants her to go to a good and loving home
he is not charging me anything and is giving me her large double cage
i want to do my best by this bird and do what ever it takes to keep lily happy
im prepared to change my life style and im confident
im not gonna lie im also very nervous also

 

[antoinette]

Congrat's Brad, wish you many hours of fun with Lily.
Glad you are getting the cage she is used to, helps her to settle in much quicker.
Sure you are going to do your best, just take it easy, day by day.
I reckon we are all a little nervous when getting a new bird, this period will fade out quickly.
Keep us posted, with her progress
Good luck

 

[brad]

i would love to keep u guys posted and definately that way its like i have a bunch of experienced and knowlegeable eyes monitoring
lily.