I'm looking forward to getting to know you folks here, and learn from you as well. It'll be nice to talk about my bird with someone else who "gets" it - that special bond we have with our birds.
As a child, I grew up with a budgie in the family. I've also owned a cockatiel, but that was quite a few years ago too. Earlier this year I became the parront of a black capped conure and am constantly entertained by this clever creature's personality. I've named him Jesse and refer to it as a male, but haven't had him DNA sexed and labelling him as male is just based on a whimsy. I'd be fine if he turned out to be a she. In fact, the Avian vet I took him to for a check-up, is inclined to think my bird is a she, but couldn't be certain without the test. She did warn me to watch for signs of Jesse ever being egg-bound since we're not sure of his sex. Being a parront sure has it's surprises, doesn't it?!
Jesse and I are slowly getting to know each other and establish a trusting, loving relationship. It really makes my heart go pittypat, when Jesse is sitting on my shoulder and makes his happy noise, it's more like a cat purr than a bird's chirp.
Oh, my user name comes from my family joking around about how Jesse liked to take a juicy nip out of you once in a while, when you were least expecting it. But that's happening less and less often nowadays.
As a child, I grew up with a budgie in the family. I've also owned a cockatiel, but that was quite a few years ago too. Earlier this year I became the parront of a black capped conure and am constantly entertained by this clever creature's personality. I've named him Jesse and refer to it as a male, but haven't had him DNA sexed and labelling him as male is just based on a whimsy. I'd be fine if he turned out to be a she. In fact, the Avian vet I took him to for a check-up, is inclined to think my bird is a she, but couldn't be certain without the test. She did warn me to watch for signs of Jesse ever being egg-bound since we're not sure of his sex. Being a parront sure has it's surprises, doesn't it?!
Jesse and I are slowly getting to know each other and establish a trusting, loving relationship. It really makes my heart go pittypat, when Jesse is sitting on my shoulder and makes his happy noise, it's more like a cat purr than a bird's chirp.
Oh, my user name comes from my family joking around about how Jesse liked to take a juicy nip out of you once in a while, when you were least expecting it. But that's happening less and less often nowadays.
Last edited:
. Please post photos....check out the technical section on 'how to'...ask any questions you need. Great to have you on board.
