Anybody in my area?

[It's Kev]

Hi all, i've recently became interested in birds and noticed that the variety of parrots available in china is quite limited. I'm not chinese so i'm unaware of any policies or laws regarding bird trade. is anybody able to shed light onto this?

 

[SailBoat]

Laws and regulations in China can change at a snap of a finger.
The last I heard, Parrots in China cannot be exported, and especially by non-residents. So, do not obtain any pet as you will have to leave them behind you.

 

[It's Kev]

Laws and regulations in China can change at a snap of a finger.
The last I heard, Parrots in China cannot be exported, and especially by non-residents. So, do not obtain any pet as you will have to leave them behind you.

Been here for 8 years, haven’t been home in 4, and got married here, so I am kinda tied down

 

[It's Kev]

Well then, thanks for having me
How do I delete or close an account?

 

[SailBoat]

The Thread will rotate off the board and will find a place in history, as it may just help someone else that is in a like position. Your account will become inactive.

Pay close attention to changing positions of Government as your position may end and your visa not renewed.

 

[ravvlet]

Hi all, i've recently became interested in birds and noticed that the variety of parrots available in china is quite limited. I'm not chinese so i'm unaware of any policies or laws regarding bird trade. is anybody able to shed light onto this?

Sorry you didn’t get many replies! While there are many members from all over the world, I can’t think of any active members from China right now specifically. I wish I could help more.

Googling it however did bring to light some info:

Parrots, pets and prison, what's the connection?

news.cgtn.com

So it looks like your choice of companion bird is limited to cockatiels, budgies or lovebirds, if that article is correct. Again, I’m not in China, and I also have no idea what part of China you are in.

I have a friend who lived and married in China before moving to the US with his wife (and I believe her mother), but they didn’t keep pets while they lived there, so that likely wouldn’t help you. In fact, I don’t know non-forum members who currently reside in China who has a pet- probably because they’re US xpats, and might return, which isn’t your situation as you’ve stated.