My Anniversary Gift! I was so not expecting this lol
07-14-2011, 09:20 AM
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This is a Quaker parrot (parakeet). They are the same size as conures. This bird is Sarah our old quaker and we also had a sun conure name Sweetie
The reason they are illegal in some states is because if they get lose they can survive and become huge breeding colonies.
We hated giving them up and of course we could have kept the sun conure but they had become a bonded pair and I did not want to split them up
The reason they are illegal in some states is because if they get lose they can survive and become huge breeding colonies.
We hated giving them up and of course we could have kept the sun conure but they had become a bonded pair and I did not want to split them up
Sarah a quaker
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Not a great picture but Sweetie a Sun Conure
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07-14-2011, 09:22 AM
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Quakers I have seen are a dark green, I guess they are different colors. The Sun Conures are beautiful sunny colors.
I would not be able to give up any of my pets, good thing we never move.
Good luck with your new bird.
I would not be able to give up any of my pets, good thing we never move.
Good luck with your new bird.
07-14-2011, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by AbbyQuilts
Originally Posted by Lyn
I have an African Grey that is plucking. Earl (as in Earl Grey tea) and I are close and I am the only one that can handle him. Two years ago my husband had open heart surgery so I was gone for a week (a friend took care of my animals) and when my dh came home I was busy taking care of him so Earl did not get much attention for about 2-3 weeks. First came out all of the tail feathers (which are a beautiful red) and then the chest and now wings. I work with him but he won't stop. The vet wants to put a collar on him but that would stress him even more so I will keep my little plucked chicken as is as long as he doesn't hurt himself.
Here is a vest you might want to try. I am going to make one for my little man
http://www.petparrot.com/ParrotCarePlucking.htm
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07-14-2011, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by SandyinZ4
Not being knowledgable about birds, ...is he/she a parrot? Will be a pretty thing whn feathers grow in. What a nice hubby you have. Happy anniversary by the way and good luck wih getting the quilt done. Give us an update when 'birdie' is fully clothed :-)...and quilt is done.
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07-14-2011, 11:52 AM
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Being a bird lover and having some of my own I think you present is beautiful. I hope you were abot to get some history on him like his age, sex etc. Have bun making him a beautiful bird in full feather. Take care.
Linda
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