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    Tips on taming lovebird?

    Hi, I'm new to the forums and recently I got a 3 month old lovebird. So far day 1 I got his wings clipped and he's fine standing on my shoulders and when I sit down with my arm touching my body he snuggles in between them to warm himself so I feel like I'm on the right track for taming him good...
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    Green Wing Age

    I'm doing research on green wing macaws, and I've been getting a lot of mixed results on their age. Some say that they live to be 80 on average, and then other sources will say less than 50. I just want to see if any green wing macaw owners had any actual data so I could get a good average...
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    Suggestions please!

    Hi everyone :green: this is my first time posting on here but I needn’t some suggestions... after doing what seemed like endless research I decided it was time I got myself a little 3 month old green cheek conure that I named Waddles! I’ve had him for about month now(first vet visit went great...
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    Soon to be bird owner, I need help

    Hi everyone! My name is Parker, and after months and months of research and begging, I've found out that I'm going to get a bird for my birthday this Monday! This is great and all, but I'm having some trouble figuring out the timing of it all. About a week after my birthday, me and my family...
  5. Phyl6

    New Owner

    Hello, I recently became the owner of a GCC (Her Name is Phyllis) and I already love her so much. She’s been doing good for the most part, I just have a few behavioral concerns and I’m not sure if they’re normal? I was hoping I could get some advice/help..! She is only 5 months and is also a...
  6. birbsaremyjam

    New bird: Advice (?) and one question

    hello! i literally just picked up my bird from the pet store and put him in his cage. i got a pineapple green cheek conure and he is beautiful and lovely and i decided to name them Oswin. i decorated the cage filled up their water bowl and food bowl and he was a bit nervous when he got in his...
  7. Soyajam

    Reflection/Rant/Long Post - Doubting myself & Second thoughts about parronthood

    Hey guys, I've been thinking about this for a while so I thought I'd just blurt it here. Sorry for the huge post but it's a bit of a rant I guess. Comments, questions, critiques are welcome, of course. --- Have any of you been over-the-top excited to bring your baby bird home and when you got...
  8. Lo_Liv

    Lori & Pancake - The Pineapple Green Cheek Conure

    Hello! I am the proud new Mommy of 4 month old Pancake! :gcc: He came home yesterday! I have decided to seek out a parrot forum in order to learn how to better handle and train my little guy. For years I owned a curmudgeonly Yellow Nape whom I loved dearly, but despite all our best efforts...
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    wannabe Caique owner

    Hello everyone, I've been lurking these pages allot, so I think I have an idea at this point of what the caique's personality and needs are, and I still want one!! I do have 2 older dogs, and from my research that seems to be manageable with all the appropriate precautions and supervision. I...
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    Birdproofing

    Hi again all! I am finally able to get my Green Cheek Conure! She will be named my precious little "Noellah" but before then Ive been working like crazy to make sure my living space is as safe as can be! Ive already removed the few toxic/dangerous things found HERE and HERE from my home, and...
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    Adoption Dealbreaker

    Hi all! I've had my heart set on owning a bird, a green cheek conure, for the longest time. I have such a love for the pure (albeit destructive) adorable things! Now im finally old enough, responsible enough, and have enough money to do so! Only issue is I live with my mother while going to...
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    5 Things to prepare before getting a parrot!

    These are the 5 things we think is important to consider before bringing a new feathered baby home. I know I've missed a few things, please feel free to comment and add! Definitely need to update the video later, but these are some of the things I felt were important after helping out some of...
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    found a parrot on the street! now what?

    Hello! I am a new member on the forum as a new parrot owner! Recently, while driving home, I almost hit the little guy that was exhuasted and afraid. I managed to catch him and bring him home! Next day I went staight to the vet so that he could check him! He gave me some info on his diet...
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    Picking my First Bird

    Hi everyone! I'm sure this is an extremely common topic, but I would like to ask for specific advice pertaining to my life and picking a bird that is perfect for me. BACKGROUND BLAH BLAH: I'm 19 years old, and I commute to college from my parents house. In the future I plan on moving into my...
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    Parrot Species opinions!

    Hello! This is my first post on this site, so I'm praying to god I'm in the right place as far as forums go. If not, let me know and I'll delete! So, I have been researching over and over and I've pretty much exhausted every link online, so now I'm looking for personal opinion and...
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    Hello!

    Hello! I figured I would go ahead and join this forum to familiarize myself with the feathery community and (hopefully) find some good advice. I have been raised around birds all my life but only just recently have I started saving to purchase a companion of my own. I have a lot of questions...
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    First time potential bird owner

    Hi, my name is Andrew and I'm wondering what type of bird would be best for me before I make any rash decisions and buy a bird that I would unintentionally neglect. It's always best to check first! If I were to get a bird, it would be my first time owning one. I can look up simple guides on how...
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    Need help with adult decision making

    Need help making a smart, adult decision about bringing an animal into my life. Initially I told myself I wasn’t going to go for a Green Cheek Conure. I love and adore them, but they require so much attention I’d be scared I couldn’t alone provide enough. Cue chance encounter in a local pet...
  19. Juno

    Working Evening Shift with Conure

    Hi all! I'm new to these forums and fairly new to conures. I'm very familiar with birds since I've grown up with them, but this is my first time owning something bigger than a budgie. Juno is only 4 months old, and is doing really well with training so far! I am just starting a job where I will...
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    Questions about baby conures

    I just adopted my first [green cheeked] conure yesterday! :green2: Its name is Guac (guacamole), and I already love him so much! I got lots of questions though, so if you know the answer to any of my questions, please help me out! :) 1. Guac seems to be grooming himself a lot... is that normal...
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