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[TexDot33]

I got bit by a Hawkhead today ... it hurt like hell (kind like getting your fingers slammed in a door) ... but I got bit by a Hawkhead!

Stunning, absolutely stunning is the only way to describe them ...

They are about the size of an amazon (probably thinner, less dense weight wise, but height and wingspan wise, about the same), a touch more aggressive (he lunged about 6 times and missed me 5 of them) but if they like you - and this one liked Christy (he had good taste!) - they are super affectionate ...

The colours were amazing, his head was almost the black/gray colour of a vasa and the green on his wings was almost the same green you see in a GCC ... but the feathers on his head, scarlet and indigo/violet ... just beautiful!

Chirsty and I were talking about this after, we have been so lucky with Concetta around (www.parrot-safari.net) because we have been able to have interaction with 2 very rare birds (a Queen of Bavaria Conure and now a Hawk Head) - Now, if she would just get a Hy for me to play with I would be all set!

~ :50: one very happy camper right now ...

 

[Deanna]

Well, now, Tex, I do believe a big Congratulations is in order! Getting bit by a Hawkhead is a memorable, exciting experience! LOL

They are stunningly gorgeous birds. Glad you both enjoyed yourselves immensely!

 

[indigo]

Hey Deanna, I give them a week before there is a posting "ok, I know I said I wasn't going to get him but ..." lol

 

[TexDot33]

He's already sold ... he's someone else's baby ... I only got to visit!

 

[indigo]

ok ... but you WERE tempted weren't you.

 

[TexDot33]

not really, there are others that I want before a hawkhead, besides, I didn't even ask the price ...

I want a redfront or severe macaw and I think that Christy is interested in a lovebird before we go any further (there is probably a Grey in there too) ...

 

[indigo]

Well, yanno, I happen to have an inside source on baby lovebirds lol .... well, none right now but yanno ...

 

[Deanna]

Hey Deanna, I give them a week before there is a posting "ok, I know I said I wasn't going to get him but ..." lol

I was thinking the same exact thing indi!

 

[indigo]

lol gmta LOL

 

[TexDot33]

Well, yanno, I happen to have an inside source on baby lovebirds lol .... well, none right now but yanno ...

Well, we don't need you going and putting any thoughts in anyone's head right now ... besides, you can't import into the USA ... but, if/when you move to Cali ... well, maybe we'll talk.

 

[meghanxx4]

Well, we don't need you going and putting any thoughts in anyone's head right now ... besides, you can't import into the USA ... but, if/when you move to Cali ... well, maybe we'll talk.

nope, you can. BUT she would have to go to the USA and ship them to you from there, because in order to bring ANY pets in the USA you have to have them vet checked and licensed as well as have them in your own care for atleast 6 months. I know all this because i was thinking of getting a sun conure from seattle but ya too much trouble, might as well pay the extra couple hundred dollar here. PLus i dont even want a sun anymore at this time.

 

[indigo]

Oh I am moving to Cali ... just a matter of when ... and I will be bringing my babies with me .... just requires paperwork and possibly a permit to import, but its very doable (this is for pets).

 

[meghanxx4]

Oh I am moving to Cali ... just a matter of when ... and I will be bringing my babies with me .... just requires paperwork and possibly a permit to import, but its very doable (this is for pets).

NOOOO then i will be the only british columbian!!!! Stay in Canada we have maple syrup, snow, and hockey!!!!!

and for those american who live high up, we have polar bears and igloos.

california has.... ummm disney land!

 

[TexDot33]

Ah, screw California ... you should all come to NH -- we've got hawkheads!

 

[meghanxx4]

Ah, screw California ... you should all come to NH -- we've got hawkheads!

and so we can annoy you in person.

 

[indigo]

California has HOT and beaches and stuff - mmmmmmm hoootttttt

 

[Redballoon]

It also has Americans,....nuff said.

 

[indigo]

They have Americans there lol cool!

 

[Peta]

I was also bit by a hawkhead, he was playing with my hair and I went to retrieve it back again, and he wasnt' amused at that, After he bit me he let me give him sritches in that lovely head of his. It was truly awesome, well the scritching anyway I mean I can get bit right here if thats all I'm after.

 

[Tracy842]

I love hawkheads. Don't see them enough. They had one here once in a pet store and he cost $7000. He sold pretty quickly too, I think.

Tex you should get some pictures next time your at that store.