Oh I love the black and white I am afraid the temptation to scoop one up would have been too great for me to resist!
Which Birds Are On Your Birdie Wish/Dream List?
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Oh I love the black and white I am afraid the temptation to scoop one up would have been too great for me to resist!
OrnithAudrey
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- At home: Clover- Alexandrine, Sage- Moustache parakeet
At work: Rio- Hyacinth macaw, Major- Major Mitchell's cockatoo, Fruit Loop- Keel-billed toucan, Bayju- Black palm cockatoo
Ostrich. Gotta dream big right?! But realistically speaking, I would love a plum-headed, moustache, Eastern rosella and/or rainbow lorikeet.
Giggleagain
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If nothing else, this thread has opened my eyes to the impressive variety of parrots in the world! I can even tell them apart now and........I learned what a gilly suit is!
Since we're dreaming though, here's my wish list:
- To be 30 again so I have time to
- babysit a Caique (just to see him bounce)
- get all the Quaker parrots in need of rehabilitation and see them bloom
Quakers turned out to be my Dream Parrot. I can't imagine any parrot could conquer my heart and be smarter than my Mr. Peabody, or sassier than my Ms. Clover.
and........I learned what a gilly suit is!Since we're dreaming though, here's my wish list:
- To be 30 again so I have time to
- babysit a Caique (just to see him bounce)
- get all the Quaker parrots in need of rehabilitation and see them bloom
Quakers turned out to be my Dream Parrot. I can't imagine any parrot could conquer my heart and be smarter than my Mr. Peabody, or sassier than my Ms. Clover.
Birdman666
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Panama Amazon (1 Y.O.)
OSTRICHES ARE FOUL TEMPERED BEASTS...
YOU CAN'T OUTRUN THEM, AND THEY'LL TEAR YOU UP WITH THOSE CLAWS!
That's a big NO THANK YOU!
I hear you! I think I am at my max, too. At least while my kids are young. Not enough time in the day! Life would be boring without dreams!
This discussion came up the other day with another bird friend. How do you know you are at your max until you go over your max?
LaurenB
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- Green Cheek Conure - Tiki //
Sun Conure - Nacho //
Indian Ringnecks - Kermit and Beaker
Realistically:
-Indian Ringneck ... I was planning on getting one as my second bird but Nacho the Sun Conure came into my life instead... and I wouldn't change that for the world.
-Parrotlet
-B&G
Non-realistically:
If I won the lottery and could devote the rest of my life to doing something I love, I would open my own rescue and take in any bird in need. Or any animal for that matter.
I was also eyeing up a Peacock on CL the other day. We have a HUGE yard... and other than the pool it's just going to waste
-Indian Ringneck ... I was planning on getting one as my second bird but Nacho the Sun Conure came into my life instead... and I wouldn't change that for the world.
-Parrotlet
-B&G
Non-realistically:
If I won the lottery and could devote the rest of my life to doing something I love, I would open my own rescue and take in any bird in need. Or any animal for that matter.
I was also eyeing up a Peacock on CL the other day. We have a HUGE yard... and other than the pool it's just going to waste
OrnithAudrey
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At work: Rio- Hyacinth macaw, Major- Major Mitchell's cockatoo, Fruit Loop- Keel-billed toucan, Bayju- Black palm cockatoo
Oh I know it. I've dealt with several. It's a bit of a joke with me, but I have come to enjoy them. Mainly because of the reactions I see from people who have up close and personal encounters with them. Always gives me a good laugh.
witchbaby
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- cinnamon turquoise gcc - luna,
pineapple gcc - drago,
galah/rose breasted cockatoo - merlin,
timneh african grey - jasper,
pied cockatiel - picasso,
blue & gold macaw - mia
Oh yeah, in a perfect world I would have a Black Palm 'too and a Golden Conure.
Actually, I would love to have more conures in general. Maybe a Cherry Head or Blue Crowned and ten more GCCs.
Actually, I would love to have more conures in general. Maybe a Cherry Head or Blue Crowned and ten more GCCs.
OP
Blancaej
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I fell in love with a plumhead I saw at Petco! Never heard of them before that, but they are beautiful!
Now that my wee IRN is coming home soon, I can cross him off the list but I would also love a CAG, and a Hawkhead someday. Not any day soon
Always nice to cross one off the list! Again, this is a dream list, so you can want it but may never own it.
Awesome list!
Nice choice!
LOVE IT!!
I feel like I am there with my flock, too! Keep the peace while we can, right? LOL! Everyone gets along so well you hate to screw that up! LOL! And I do commit to giving them each individual attention. Hard to do that when you have too many.
Ostrich!
I think I like the rest of your list better. LOL! My first bird was a Quaker! :07:
This discussion came up the other day with another bird friend. How do you know you are at your max until you go over your max?
That is basically what will happen I am sure! LOL! I'll know once I am there!
Nice!
After seeing a Peacock show. Yes, there is such a thing. I was amazed! I started getting more interested in them. Very cool birds!
Both wonderful choices, but I may be partial. Hee Hee!
More great choices. I just adopted my first conure and I have to say...I am in love with this little guy! He is a Blue Crown! :07:
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People worry about a macaw breaking a finger. How about a bird that can break your leg?!? Hahaha!
OrnithAudrey
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- At home: Clover- Alexandrine, Sage- Moustache parakeet
At work: Rio- Hyacinth macaw, Major- Major Mitchell's cockatoo, Fruit Loop- Keel-billed toucan, Bayju- Black palm cockatoo
I have always wanted a Blue Macaw, their striking all blue color is
lovely.
I would really like to have an eastern rosella parrot, they are stunning, and remarkable. There was a breeder of these in Michigan, I think Fowlerville, Michigan at one time.
lovely.
I would really like to have an eastern rosella parrot, they are stunning, and remarkable. There was a breeder of these in Michigan, I think Fowlerville, Michigan at one time.
witchbaby
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- cinnamon turquoise gcc - luna,
pineapple gcc - drago,
galah/rose breasted cockatoo - merlin,
timneh african grey - jasper,
pied cockatiel - picasso,
blue & gold macaw - mia
A Blue & Gold, Blue Throat, or Hyacinth?
Betrisher
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- Dominic: Galah(RIP: 1981-2018); The Lovies: Four Blue Masked Lovebirds; Barney and Madge (The Beaks): Alexandrines; Miss Rosetta Stone: Little Corella
My wish-list (assuming no space or money limits) includes a pair each of the following:
Plumhead
African Grey
Major Mitchell Cockatoo
Greenwing Macaw
Crimson Rosella
Bourke Parrot
King Parrot
Boobook Owl
Powerful Owl
Elf Owl
Australian Little Falcon
Of course, all of these would be kept in massive, species-appropriate aviaries with all mod-cons and servants to clean and feed each day.
In Real Life, I think I've just about reached the conclusion that trade in pet birds should stop and we should all be concentrating on preserving natural habitats so they don't need to be kept in captivity at all. Watching my Beaks fly around the house saddens me SO much: they should be soaring in the skies, not dodging around human stuff. Just MHO, though.
Plumhead
African Grey
Major Mitchell Cockatoo
Greenwing Macaw
Crimson Rosella
Bourke Parrot
King Parrot
Boobook Owl
Powerful Owl
Elf Owl
Australian Little Falcon
Of course, all of these would be kept in massive, species-appropriate aviaries with all mod-cons and servants to clean and feed each day.
In Real Life, I think I've just about reached the conclusion that trade in pet birds should stop and we should all be concentrating on preserving natural habitats so they don't need to be kept in captivity at all. Watching my Beaks fly around the house saddens me SO much: they should be soaring in the skies, not dodging around human stuff. Just MHO, though.
The Hyacinth.....the striking blue coloration. I know, they are a bit
pricey, but worth it. I'd even go with a Blue Spix Macaw.
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Kiwibird
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They smell bad too! My parents took me to an ostrich farm once. Blech:26:!
Just in case the OP is interested though- http://www.adoptapet.com/s/ostrich-adoption Imagine the fun a rescue ostrich would be!
I do wonder what kiwis would be like (not my fruity beast
but the cute little brown birds from NZ). They are sooooooooooo cute!
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itchyfeet
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- Ethyl the cockatiel, Henry & Clarke the IRN's, and Skittles the lovebird (my daughters)
I do wonder what kiwis would be like (not my fruity beast
Lol the kiwis are nocturnal - they'd keep you up all night but let you sleep in in the mornings
They're so super gentle though. And they'd help you out with garden pest control.
jugoya
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Parrotlet and quail.
My budgie flock keeps growing though as I get birds from neighbors x.x
My budgie flock keeps growing though as I get birds from neighbors x.x
