The Pionus Board is so Lonely

[Deanna]

Any other Pi parronts out there?

 

[indigo]

Awwww ... I will kepp you company .... the lovebird board osnt much more active ... I am responsible for most of the posts there hehe .... as in for starting most of them anyways

 

[Peta]

You two keep it up, We need lots of stories to keep these boards going, I'm not sure how many of us have Pi's or lovies for that matter.

Hey just thought of another post you could make, Hows this for a title,

"Pi Pictures" (my addition isn't cured yet)

 

[indigo]

lol ... yep, we need to 12 step you still.

 

[birdcrazy]

well I'm sorry that I've never been attracted to PIs maybe you could share more about your guy and convince me - indigo, several lovebirds are on my future FID list in fact i almost ended up with one as my first bird but opted for a teil

 

[Peta]

lol ... yep, we need to 12 step you still.

Yes I think I need serious pictures, oh I mean HELP, yes help.

 

[indigo]

Actually, I'd also like to see Pi pixs.

<goes for her next 'hit'>

Hey ... *looks around sketchily* .... *leans close* ... you know you have samples ... come on man ... help us out here ...

 

[Deanna]

I promise, I PROMISE!!! I will post pics as soon as I get my laptop syned with my outdated, dinosaur of a 'putor!! PROMIIIIIIIISE!!!!! (Besides, 'tis time to update my photos as well!).

Birdcrazy ... hmm, not sure exactly what to say to "convince you" about an attraction to a Pi.

Pi's are generally not sought after birds as they ('ceptin for the Blue Headed) are not brilliant in color. Maximillians (which is what Mojo is) are generally thought of as the more, (at least IMHO), overlooked of the species. They are of what I term a quiet beauty. (In natural light, their purple, irridescence shines bright and they are--again IMHO--quite attractive and brilliant).

The Pi species has a natural (very distinct) odour; musky of sorts. One either is taken by it or ... well, just doesn't like the smell. Mojo has the musky smell of the Pi species; and, I enjoy it very much...it is a wild, yet very subtle smell that one would not notice unless within close proximity. The other thing characteristic to the Pi is the notorious nervous "wheezing". Not all Pi's exhibit this behavior (and I've only on Blue Moon occassions seen it with Mojo), but they will get frightened or excited or over stimulated and begin a heavy panting coupled with a "wheezing" sound and motion. This is NATURAL and is not an onset of illness. It is just a quirk of the species.

Pi are not notorious for their talking ability; though, (may I boast?), Mojo seems to do very well in his mimicking. He has learned to say (time-correct and time-specific) "Good morning" (in the a.m.) and "Goodnight" (in the p.m.). (**Deanna beams brightly** ... ROFL). (I don't know how many words are in his vocabulary, but I am amazed at the level of speech that he does have).

Mojo, as an individual birdie (all are different, in different circumstance), became cage aggressive as a result of my lack of individual time with him. Now that I've (or at least am now, closing) closed my business, I dote on them all as much as I can. As soon as Moj is moved away from his cage, he just melts in my hands. He is a goof ball if there ever was one, loves front flips, back flips ... he is a speed racer around his cage. I CANNOT wait to get my rope-thing that I ordered because I'm just sure he is going to go bonkers with it.

Pi's have been called "little sumo wrestlers" and veterinarians that are unfamiliar with the species oft think they are overweight. But, most are not. They are naturally large bodied; not fat. They are often thought of as perch-potatoes ... I've not ever seen that propensity in Mojo--he is ANYTHING but a perch-potato ... ever-constant movement, talking, interacting. I love him immensely.

Don't know if you're convinced! LOL ... But, the first time I layed eyes on a Maximillian Pionus, I knew that would be the bird I would get.:smile015:

 

[birdcrazy]

LOL just curious - there are so many species I like to see who likes what and why maybe you could post some pics of your guy

 

[Deanna]

LOL just curious - there are so many species I like to see who likes what and why maybe you could post some pics of your guy

ROFL!!! I was just ribbin' ya Birdcrazy!!!

Just need to get my software loaded onto my laptop ... then shoot some new photos. I'll try to get them in the late afternoon sunshine, when the beams are coming in brightly; they show Moj off beautifully. In "normal" light, (don't shoot me), they look quite "boring" -- nothing of notice. But when the light hits them right they are quite striking. (Maximillians I am talking of ).

There is a Pi called a Coral Billed Pionus (looks exactly like a Maximillian with a coral colored bill ...) ... ohhhh, pitter patter goes my heart, they are just gorgeous ... "iffen only" (one more to put on my wish list!!!) LOL.

Give me a week or so and I'll try to get my 'putor set up. Family matters call me away at the end of the week ... then I'll get back on track.

 

[Peta]

Pictures, did someone mention pictures, I'm all up for that. Can't wait, but I promise to be patient. :18: Mojo sounds quite the character, I hope we get to hear lots and lots about him.

 

[Deanna]

Here is a link to a pic of a Coral Billed Pionus ... WOW! Just gorgeous! :heart:

http://www.pionusbreedersassociation.com/pages/cbpage.html

 

[Peta]

OMG he is beautiful, that beak almost looks photoshopped doesn't it. Boy he is one beautiful fid.

 

[Deanna]

OMG he is beautiful, that beak almost looks photoshopped doesn't it. Boy he is one beautiful fid.

Doesn't it though, Peta?! I thought it looked like he's been playing in mama's lipstick! LOL

I'm looking for a link to a Dusky Pionus ... they, too, are on my "pitter patter, there goes my heart" list!

 

[Deanna]

OK, boys and girls, here now is a link to a Dusky Pionus:

http://www.pionusbreedersassociation.com/pages/duskypage.html

Again, Pionus are not of a brilliant ilk ... these are quiet beauty babies. Their personalities and companionship are superb.

(I was honored to pet sit a Dusky, what a beautiful little soul she was, just beautiful ... *Deanna's heart goes pitter patter (yet again!)*

 

[birdcrazy]

awww I really like the dusky

 

[Deanna]

awww I really like the dusky

Don't they just look loveably precious? I'm still looking for a good Blue Headed and a White Capped photo to post.

Also, the Maximillian is also known as the Scaly Headed Pionus; their feathering literally looks like "scales" on their head!

These are just awesome little creatures. BUT, they ALL are!!!! :smile015:

 

[Peta]

The dusky is a beautiful bird, It seems that here we see a lot of dusky but not so many of the others. Such a shame.

 

[tlday13]

I'm sorry to see this board so inactive... I was hoping to be enthralled by stories of your fids!

I'm currently researching birds..and had a nice interaction with a baby white headed pionus this morning. He/she was very sweet, but many babies are...and I wanted to learn more about how adults are!

 

[lovesbirds]

Any other Pi parronts out there?

Hello!
Going to look at a bronze wing baby pionus today. We just lost our beloved Senegal, Maggie. I hear the pionus are sweet natured birds.