kyva
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For the last week or so, I've been trying to look into breeders and rescues in or around my area of Pennsylvania.
There are a few rescues, but most are too far for me to drive. I realize that some breeders ship, but I'd prefer not having the crate cost on top of whatever new fid I may get.
As for me, I recently lost my tiel of around 10 years to an unexplained cause (I'll post about it in the appropriate thread once I feel ready to do so). I was sure I'd be done with birds as it hurt too much and I still question what went wrong. However, the more time passes, the harder it is for me to ignore the empty space in my living room or how eerily quiet it is (I work from home).
So, I've started looking and reading whatever I can find. Thing is, I'm not sure what kind of bird I'd like. I love tiels. I've had them since I was 7 and think their crests add so much expression. However, other species such as lovebirds, linnies and GCCs are also grabbing my interest.
Sweetpea (my tiel) was hand-raised by myself and my husband for a few weeks after bringing him home from the store. I admit I purchase from a chain because it was easily available, which I know isn't the best of ideas, which is why I'm trying to find a rescue/breeder in my area.
I'm also watching our spca and Craigslist ads, but finding birds on either one is fairly rare.
I have checked birdbreeders.com as well as petfinder and so on. If you could suggest any other possibilities, I'd really appreciate it.
There are a few rescues, but most are too far for me to drive. I realize that some breeders ship, but I'd prefer not having the crate cost on top of whatever new fid I may get.
As for me, I recently lost my tiel of around 10 years to an unexplained cause (I'll post about it in the appropriate thread once I feel ready to do so). I was sure I'd be done with birds as it hurt too much and I still question what went wrong. However, the more time passes, the harder it is for me to ignore the empty space in my living room or how eerily quiet it is (I work from home).
So, I've started looking and reading whatever I can find. Thing is, I'm not sure what kind of bird I'd like. I love tiels. I've had them since I was 7 and think their crests add so much expression. However, other species such as lovebirds, linnies and GCCs are also grabbing my interest.
Sweetpea (my tiel) was hand-raised by myself and my husband for a few weeks after bringing him home from the store. I admit I purchase from a chain because it was easily available, which I know isn't the best of ideas, which is why I'm trying to find a rescue/breeder in my area.
I'm also watching our spca and Craigslist ads, but finding birds on either one is fairly rare.
I have checked birdbreeders.com as well as petfinder and so on. If you could suggest any other possibilities, I'd really appreciate it.