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Vasa Parrots
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Vasa Parrots
by Kathleen » Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:13 pm
Anyone own or had experience with a Vasa parrot? There seem to be two types or species, Greater and Lesser, each having subspecies.
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Re: Vasa Parrots
by budgiebuddy » Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:40 am
I have never heard of them. They look really cool though. you might want to try looking for info online. How did you come across them and for what reason do you need info?
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Re: Vasa Parrots
by Rue » Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:13 am
I came very close to getting one! But I would have had to import a baby...and the quarantine restrictions are severe (90 days in a bird-free facility located a good distance from any facility housing a bird...)...
...I didn't want to put a baby through that - and I didn't have anyone willing to look after the bird for me during the quarantine period.
But if it were straightforward, I would have gone ahead. The few people I was able to ask questions of were all positive in there responses...
...I didn't want to put a baby through that - and I didn't have anyone willing to look after the bird for me during the quarantine period.
But if it were straightforward, I would have gone ahead. The few people I was able to ask questions of were all positive in there responses...
Every parrot has a duty: To reduce the world to toothpicks.
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Re: Vasa Parrots
by Rue » Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:42 am
A breeder/pet store in the US.
Every parrot has a duty: To reduce the world to toothpicks.
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Amazon, Green-cheeked
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Re: Vasa Parrots
by Kaicho » Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:18 am
We own a Greater Vasa parrot. They are extremely hard to find due to the long waiting lists that are associated with breeders. We were fortunate enough to find one though, and have it hand-raised and just as lovable as any other of our birds. I have uploaded a video of him on youtube:
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Greater Vasa Parrot,
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Re: Vasa Parrots
by Rue » Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:31 am
Aw! Now I wish I had gone through with it!
Actually, now I could provide a proper quarantine...but at the time I couldn't...
Is there anything about him you don't like? Would you get a second one if you could?
Actually, now I could provide a proper quarantine...but at the time I couldn't...
Is there anything about him you don't like? Would you get a second one if you could?
Every parrot has a duty: To reduce the world to toothpicks.
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Rue - Poicephalus
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Amazon, Green-cheeked
Pionus. White-capped
African Grey, Red-tailed (CAG) - Flight: Yes
Re: Vasa Parrots
by Kim S » Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:34 am
Wauw, that is actually beautifull!
There is no way I could ever get one over here, I guess. But wow.
Cant wait to see more pictures!
There is no way I could ever get one over here, I guess. But wow.
Cant wait to see more pictures!
Kika: Senegal Parrot.
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Guus: Cockatiel, Yellowcheek, cinnamon, pearl, pied.
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Re: Vasa Parrots
by Kaicho » Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:48 am
I would get 5 if I could! ... these birds are more friendly, funny, curious, CUDDLY, and smart than any of the others I've encountered....
there's nothing I don't like, and I think the worst thing is that he's very very smart. Figures things out instantly, which can lead to him getting into all sorts of things or escaping his cage. haha
Here is another video i JUST uploaded.
there's nothing I don't like, and I think the worst thing is that he's very very smart. Figures things out instantly, which can lead to him getting into all sorts of things or escaping his cage. haha
Here is another video i JUST uploaded.
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Congo African Grey,
Greater Vasa Parrot,
Blue and Gold Macaw - Flight: Yes
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