meg
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my name is Meg and i have had the pleasure of being a VERY new mommy to a ringneck parrot for the last 24 hours
i took a chance on the 5 month old yesterday at the pet shop when he decided i was more interesting than the perch or food he was so graciously devouring. he wouldn't let me put him down squawking at me like he was reading me the right act for such an attempt.. needless to say i left with him and all the trimmings.
i have always seen myself as a cat, dog and horse person, never a bird person - always having been bitten in the past, but this little one stole my heart in an instant.
any help the members may be able to afford me as i google my way through the first few days/weeks will be greatly appreciated as i'm not sure what conflicting information to believe on the net..and this is my first bird in the home.
having quite strong Irish and Welsh ties we have called our little family addition Paddy, and he has already shown a strong personality which i hope will grow with him or her..
apparently i will only know the gender when Paddy develops a ring around his neck..true??
i have placed his cage on a side table in the lounge against a wall near a door so he can see the tv, open plan kitchen and outside. i have started him on a mix of ringneck food from the pet shop, providing him with some apple pieces and baby carrots - hopefully i'm on the right track..
i couldn't be happier with my little friend and new family member!
i look forward to seeing the posts and learning more about Paddy, their tricks, talking and habits.
heres to the feathered friends xx
i took a chance on the 5 month old yesterday at the pet shop when he decided i was more interesting than the perch or food he was so graciously devouring. he wouldn't let me put him down squawking at me like he was reading me the right act for such an attempt.. needless to say i left with him and all the trimmings.
i have always seen myself as a cat, dog and horse person, never a bird person - always having been bitten in the past, but this little one stole my heart in an instant.
any help the members may be able to afford me as i google my way through the first few days/weeks will be greatly appreciated as i'm not sure what conflicting information to believe on the net..and this is my first bird in the home.
having quite strong Irish and Welsh ties we have called our little family addition Paddy, and he has already shown a strong personality which i hope will grow with him or her..
apparently i will only know the gender when Paddy develops a ring around his neck..true??
i have placed his cage on a side table in the lounge against a wall near a door so he can see the tv, open plan kitchen and outside. i have started him on a mix of ringneck food from the pet shop, providing him with some apple pieces and baby carrots - hopefully i'm on the right track..
i couldn't be happier with my little friend and new family member!
i look forward to seeing the posts and learning more about Paddy, their tricks, talking and habits.
heres to the feathered friends xx