goudafinch
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- Apr 25, 2026
- 31
- 10
- Parrots
- Cockatiels: I got them on April 16th, 2026. Age is how I got them.
Cinnamon Cockatiel - Kelma (female)
Age: About 10 months.
Lutino Cockatiel - Gummigoo (male)
Age: About over a year.
Hi! I'm Gouda, or Finch, or just Goudafinch is fine too. I'm a nonbinary teen bird enthusiast who has had a bit of experience owning birds (initially parakeets) and now currently own two cockatiels. One is cinnamon, and her name is Kelma. The other is a Lutino, and his name is Gummigoo. One is over a year and another is under a year. I forgot which. Oops.
I made this account on this forum so that if there ever is a moment of doubt I have or need assistance with my birds, I would like to ask and get that help from people who are way more experienced and knowledgeable on birds than I am! I also don't mind making any friends either.
The previous owner of these birds was a clipper- she clipped their wings. Her excuse was so that they wouldn't fly away, but why own a bird if you won't let them fly? It's because she brought them outdoors and they would shoulder ride her. In the future, I hope to get bird harnesses (either from Leather4feathers on etsy or The Aviator) so they can roam freely with me. I never clipped a bird. Not in my plans either. She had a bird travel backpack too so I don't know why she didn't use it-
I got these fellas for free on craigslist. With their toys, two cages (one small, another big), food, a travel backpack (which has breathable mesh and can expand into some weird tunnel thing- maybe I can post later?), and other things that they needed. I am aware of their high maintenance, as the lady herself told me, and I'm aware that anything that isn't a parakeet will be a challenge.
These are some very picky birds, but they also love annoying you (as I would assume any other parrot would do lol) if you're eating your own snacks or food. I am still trying to get them to like veggies more, and fruits. I've sprinkled some of that variety into their diet but they're still hesitant.
Anyways, it is nice to meet you all! Also, they didn't eat the cereal in the picture. They tried to. They always harass me over my food.. EAT YOUR OWNN
edit: I edited this to give a better description, I realize I was a bit vague!!
I made this account on this forum so that if there ever is a moment of doubt I have or need assistance with my birds, I would like to ask and get that help from people who are way more experienced and knowledgeable on birds than I am! I also don't mind making any friends either.
The previous owner of these birds was a clipper- she clipped their wings. Her excuse was so that they wouldn't fly away, but why own a bird if you won't let them fly? It's because she brought them outdoors and they would shoulder ride her. In the future, I hope to get bird harnesses (either from Leather4feathers on etsy or The Aviator) so they can roam freely with me. I never clipped a bird. Not in my plans either. She had a bird travel backpack too so I don't know why she didn't use it-
I got these fellas for free on craigslist. With their toys, two cages (one small, another big), food, a travel backpack (which has breathable mesh and can expand into some weird tunnel thing- maybe I can post later?), and other things that they needed. I am aware of their high maintenance, as the lady herself told me, and I'm aware that anything that isn't a parakeet will be a challenge.
These are some very picky birds, but they also love annoying you (as I would assume any other parrot would do lol) if you're eating your own snacks or food. I am still trying to get them to like veggies more, and fruits. I've sprinkled some of that variety into their diet but they're still hesitant.
Anyways, it is nice to meet you all! Also, they didn't eat the cereal in the picture. They tried to. They always harass me over my food.. EAT YOUR OWNN
edit: I edited this to give a better description, I realize I was a bit vague!!
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