Hello from me and Alex

[chooch]

Hi there,

I am new around here and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm from western WA and have owned parrots for about 25 years. My beloved Ti-Li (a blue crowned conure) passed away a few weeks ago and at first I thought I could never replace her, but then the emptiness without her was so unbearable that I had to set out and search for a new parrot companion. Yesterday, I brought home a beautiful, 4-year-old BCC named Alexander Hamilton (Alex). He is so gentle and such a sweetheart but seems to be experiencing a lot of trust issues and separation anxiety as this is his fourth home in as many years, poor dear. It will take some work to get him comfortable and confident in his forever home, but I know it will be worth it.

I'll be browsing this forum to see how others have dealt with similar situations and maybe making a few posts here and there. Happy to meet you all

- chooch

 

[itzjbean]

Hello and welcome to you and Alex! I am sorry to hear of your Ti-Li passing but hope you will stick around here. We all are crazy about our birds, glad to have you joining in our club!!

 

[Jen5200]

Welcome neighbor (I live a bit north of Seattle)! So sorry for your loss. Looking forward to hearing more about your adventures with Alex, it sounds like he is lucky to have landed with you. Hope you’ll share some pictures

 

[chooch]

Welcome neighbor (I live a bit north of Seattle)! So sorry for your loss. Looking forward to hearing more about your adventures with Alex, it sounds like he is lucky to have landed with you. Hope you’ll share some pictures

Thank you neighbor! I am in the Olympia area. Here is a picture of Alex from yesterday (hoping it shows). He has pretty orange flecks on his shoulders, unusual for a BCC.

I keep trying to figure out how to set a profile picture, but maybe I can only do that after a certain number of posts.

 

[Terry57]

Hello & welcome!
I am so sorry for your loss of Ti-Li. It is such a tribute to her that you have now taken Alex into your home. He is beautiful!
To add an avatar picture, just go to your User CP, then click on Edit Avatar
I'm so glad you joined us!

 

[GaleriaGila]

Hello, and welcome to you and Mr. Hamilton!

Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your companion.

I'm glad you found a new bird... you need him, and he needs you.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Scott]

Welcome, and my deepest condolences for your loss of Ti-Li.

With time and lots of love, Alex should acclimate nicely. You may find this thread helpful: http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html

 

[Sunnyclover]

Love the name... I've seen the play 3 times! I wanted to name my Nanday Alexander Hamilton but he was too much of a doofus lol.

 

[Flboy]

Welcome to you!

 

[bug_n_flock]

Welcome Welcome! Alex is objectively one of the best parrot names.

Thank you for adopting. Previously lovedbirds can make some of the absolute best companions once trust has been earned. One of the sweetest, most lovingly amazing birds I have ever known was an "aggressive" Amazon I adopted at the ripe age of "over 50". She was amazing. Not an aggressive bone in her body, but boy did she growl at EVERYthing. Lost her a couple of years ago to a stroke, but my heart will always be imprinted with her name.

 

[clark_conure]

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[chooch]

Love the name... I've seen the play 3 times! I wanted to name my Nanday Alexander Hamilton but he was too much of a doofus lol.

Three times, wow! I've seen it once and hope to see it again someday. Alex is very talkative and has an affinity for show tunes so it's a good fit