Hacklebird
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- Feb 25, 2013
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Hi all, this is my first post so here is some background:
I have been reading these forums for a while and it has been great to get so much good information. my wife and I have been thinking to rehome or rescue a parrot for some time. We haven't been too stuck on any one species, and are mostly looking for the right individual. Although I have not owned a bird myself, I do come from a family of bird owners including cockatoos and a macaw, so I feel we have an idea of the commitment involved.
Recently a yellow nape came up on craigslist in my area and my wife and I went to meet it yesterday. the bird has been owned by the same woman for about six years and she recently moved into a smaller condo and is looking downsize since she also has a blue front that she has had for 30 years.
The bird was a little nervous and a bit beaky, but nothing too hard. It stepped up for my wife and I and even allowed us to pet it while it was on our laps. A few concerns were that the bird is on a seed mix type diet (no sunflower seeds). the beak was definitely on the long side, and the owner seemed to use negative reinforcement like bopping them with a paper if they acted up.
We are a bit apprehensive and don't want to rush into anything, even though she seems like a very sweet bird. I am thinking to commit to adopting the bird if the owner will allow a vet check, since the bird has not been to a vet in at least 6 years.
Thanks again for all the help.
any thoughts?
I have been reading these forums for a while and it has been great to get so much good information. my wife and I have been thinking to rehome or rescue a parrot for some time. We haven't been too stuck on any one species, and are mostly looking for the right individual. Although I have not owned a bird myself, I do come from a family of bird owners including cockatoos and a macaw, so I feel we have an idea of the commitment involved.
Recently a yellow nape came up on craigslist in my area and my wife and I went to meet it yesterday. the bird has been owned by the same woman for about six years and she recently moved into a smaller condo and is looking downsize since she also has a blue front that she has had for 30 years.
The bird was a little nervous and a bit beaky, but nothing too hard. It stepped up for my wife and I and even allowed us to pet it while it was on our laps. A few concerns were that the bird is on a seed mix type diet (no sunflower seeds). the beak was definitely on the long side, and the owner seemed to use negative reinforcement like bopping them with a paper if they acted up.
We are a bit apprehensive and don't want to rush into anything, even though she seems like a very sweet bird. I am thinking to commit to adopting the bird if the owner will allow a vet check, since the bird has not been to a vet in at least 6 years.
Thanks again for all the help.
any thoughts?