Cape Parrot

[Michael]

She lets the parents raise the chick till it's about a month old at which point it was too late to make a closed band. Jean often doesn't band the parrots and recommends micro chipping. However, as I plan to keep the parrot flighted indoors and take it outside, I requested she open band it for me post factum.

[TheNzJessie]

exiting stuff michael! i havent heard of cape parrots in new zealand im not sure if we have any here. im going to research that right now. i dont want one but i want to know if we have them in this country. even african greys and senegals are scarce and hard to come by

WOW i was on jeans website $1800??? did i read that right?? because i just fell off my chair! wow i thought they were around the $800 mark! haha

[Michael]

Cape Parrot Final Update

I got confirmation that the bird will be shipped to me tomorrow morning. Video and full report coming soon.

[MandyG]

That's great, Michael! I bet you're excited

I can't wait to hear all about the new baby and to start following your training blog!

[Kim S]

Same here. Happy shipping day!

How long will she have to travel?

[Michael]

*He

We found a direct/non-stop flight from Tampa to NYC that is just 3 hours. However, with all the airport mumbo jumbo and hour driving times to airport on either end, I wouldn't be surprised if the parrot spends 8+ hours in the crate.

[lzver]

Cape Parrot Final Update

I got confirmation that the bird will be shipped to me tomorrow morning. Video and full report coming soon.

Exciting news! I bet tomorrow will feel like the longest day ever! I don't think I'd be able to concentrate on much until he was safely with me at home.

[Kim S]

8 hours! Poor thing.
But *he* will be absolutely pampered when he gets home.

[TheNzJessie]

wow!!!!!

but 8+ hours in the crate =S at leats its not overnight

[Sharon]

I did a lot of research on Capes...they are difficult to get here, though. "The Gentle Giant" is a description that I read often. I can't wait to hear about your new addition!

BTW, I know you were considering a CAG or TAG. I took care of a TAG for two weeks, with the option to adopt....but I developed a cough and wheeziness. I knew they were dusty but I underestimated just how bad it is....