Hi from a Canadian Flock

by **Zoom** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:13 am

Hello! I'm relatively new to parrots, and live with three of them:

Oboe, who is a one-year-old peachfaced lovebird. I've had him since he was an egg, and he rules the roost.

Kazoo, who is a 14-year-old Double Yellow-Headed Amazon. I got her seven months ago today from a family that loved her but felt she'd be happier with someone who would pay more attention to her. They sold her to me on the conditions that if I ever decided to get rid of her, I'd call them first, and that I provide them with regular progress reports. She's a pretty easy-going, good-natured bird. She's having quite a few new experiences here, and she's adapting well. She loves us, but is wary of the other birds. She likes to watch them, but doesn't want to interact.

Simon, who is a five-month-old Congo African Grey. He's a sweet baby. Oboe has adopted him with me.

I think my family is complete now, but I still read the "Birds for Sale" areas of Kijiji and UsedOttawa.com.

by **Natacha** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:53 am

Hi and welcome!

I'm guessing you are from the Ottawa area as well!

by **Zoom** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:07 pm

Yes, I'm in Ottawa. You too?

Website · by **zazanomore** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:45 pm

Me too!

And I check kijiji and usedottawa daily. It's my little addiction.

by **Zoom** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:52 pm

Me too, I can't stop. My boyfriend worries that I'll adopt more birds, but I really feel three's enough....for now.

Website · by **zazanomore** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:10 pm

I'M worried I'll adopt more birds :lol:

by **Zoom** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:25 am

Ha ha! I was breeding lovebirds for a short while (two clutches), but I found I grew way too attached to the babies. I kept Oboe, but eventually sold the other seven, and I still worry about them. I worry that whoever bought them wouldn't love them enough or give them their favourite treats or let them fly, or that they'd get rid of them or that they'd fly out the door. I decided I couldn't breed anymore, because when I bring something into this world, at some level I feel permanently responsible for its well-being and happiness. Not knowing how they're doing makes me feel terrible.

by **chadsnyder** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:24 am

Welcome! My love of birds started with my dads love bird. Due to my moms health, my dad had to get rid of his Parrotlet and double yellow headed amazon. I got the Parrotlet and wish I would have take the amazon as well. Sounds like your more experienced than me so I welcome your input

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