PotentialParrotMama
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- Jul 16, 2012
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Hi there members!
My name is Jenna. I have come to join this forum in the hopes of learning more about parrots and hopefully owning a bird someday.
I have experience with small birds only, Parakeets, Finches, and Conures.
I do not currently own a bird but the thought has always been in my mind that someday I would love to have a highly intelligent feathered friend to keep me company.
I like so many different types that I don't know where to begin with research and I'm hoping that some of you far more experienced than me will pipe up and steer me toward what kind of bird would be a good fit for my household.
I wish to be a one bird household so I plan to devote myself to researching and preparing. I am in no rush whatsoever. Most importantly I want to be as sure as I can be that I will do everything correctly from a husbandry standpoint and that I have been set up to succeed.
I am a Stay at Home Mom of three children ages 12, 10, and 6 and I am married. I am home literally all of the time other than a weekly trip to the grocery store and a monthly outting to a movie or my best friends house for a knitting session. I have a Persian cat who was a rescue, he came to me declawed. I also have a 5lb Chihuahua dog who has been extremely well socialized with other animals and all sorts of people, he has impeccable manners and training. Oh, and I cannot forget my daughter's hamster Bijou!
What I envision in a feathered companion would be one which has the potential for a large speaking vocabulary, is highly intelligent and trainable (I'm really interested in Clicker Training with a bird! I've had fabulous success using the method with Dogs and Cats in the past.), one which seeks out and needs human interaction on a regular basis, is highly affectionate and would be a joy for my family to interact with- not just a single person, though I would for sure be the primary caretaker.
The amount of time I have to spend with a bird daily is anywhere from 6 hours a day to nearly constantly if I could have one which could be out and about in the house with me.
I have always seen Macaws in my head when I think of having a parrot, specifically the Blue and Gold
and the Hyacinth 
I realize though that these guys are no small commitment and that the bird will outlive me. To me the Blue and Gold would be the pinnacle of birds and I would be absolutely honored to have one in my life. It is not something I would ever take lightly or rush into as there is much to learn.
I find the Hyacinth totally majestic but also slightly intimidating so I doubt that would ever be the one I would end up with.
I also love, love the Eclectus Parrot but I know nothing about it's needs, all I know is that I cannot help smiling ear to ear just seeing one and I've probably watched every Eclectus video on YouTube over and over. I have heard that their dietary needs are quite complex.
I also like the Indian Ringneck.
I would love if someone would point me toward some excellent parrot books I can look up. I'll read anything I get my hands on! Good websites too please?
Again, I am in no rush and I am willing to do whatever it takes to make my furture bird happy.
I appreciate your time, Thanks for reading and I hope to make some new friends here!
Sincerely,
Jenna
My name is Jenna. I have come to join this forum in the hopes of learning more about parrots and hopefully owning a bird someday.
I have experience with small birds only, Parakeets, Finches, and Conures.
I do not currently own a bird but the thought has always been in my mind that someday I would love to have a highly intelligent feathered friend to keep me company.
I like so many different types that I don't know where to begin with research and I'm hoping that some of you far more experienced than me will pipe up and steer me toward what kind of bird would be a good fit for my household.
I wish to be a one bird household so I plan to devote myself to researching and preparing. I am in no rush whatsoever. Most importantly I want to be as sure as I can be that I will do everything correctly from a husbandry standpoint and that I have been set up to succeed.
I am a Stay at Home Mom of three children ages 12, 10, and 6 and I am married. I am home literally all of the time other than a weekly trip to the grocery store and a monthly outting to a movie or my best friends house for a knitting session. I have a Persian cat who was a rescue, he came to me declawed. I also have a 5lb Chihuahua dog who has been extremely well socialized with other animals and all sorts of people, he has impeccable manners and training. Oh, and I cannot forget my daughter's hamster Bijou!
What I envision in a feathered companion would be one which has the potential for a large speaking vocabulary, is highly intelligent and trainable (I'm really interested in Clicker Training with a bird! I've had fabulous success using the method with Dogs and Cats in the past.), one which seeks out and needs human interaction on a regular basis, is highly affectionate and would be a joy for my family to interact with- not just a single person, though I would for sure be the primary caretaker.
The amount of time I have to spend with a bird daily is anywhere from 6 hours a day to nearly constantly if I could have one which could be out and about in the house with me.
I have always seen Macaws in my head when I think of having a parrot, specifically the Blue and Gold
and the Hyacinth I realize though that these guys are no small commitment and that the bird will outlive me. To me the Blue and Gold would be the pinnacle of birds and I would be absolutely honored to have one in my life. It is not something I would ever take lightly or rush into as there is much to learn.
I find the Hyacinth totally majestic but also slightly intimidating so I doubt that would ever be the one I would end up with.
I also love, love the Eclectus Parrot but I know nothing about it's needs, all I know is that I cannot help smiling ear to ear just seeing one and I've probably watched every Eclectus video on YouTube over and over. I have heard that their dietary needs are quite complex.
I also like the Indian Ringneck.
I would love if someone would point me toward some excellent parrot books I can look up. I'll read anything I get my hands on! Good websites too please?
Again, I am in no rush and I am willing to do whatever it takes to make my furture bird happy.
I appreciate your time, Thanks for reading and I hope to make some new friends here!
Sincerely,
Jenna
