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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Seanaldinho on June 04, 2012, 04:58:27 PM
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Anybody here own one?
Im looking at buying my friends and I have always wanted one. The price is very attractive as well.
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I hope it likes you....for your sake.
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Can you say noise!
Great birds that live longer than most people so better place it in your will!
Be advised though they can remove fingers! My friends dad had several,but he has an aviary to house the birds.
:salute
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Can you say noise!
Great birds that live longer than most people so better place it in your will!
Be advised though they can remove fingers! My friends dad had several,but he has an aviary to house the birds.
:salute
Actually hes not that loud. Ive stayed with my friend for the past day or two and he talks but not loudly and only when prompted. Hes only squawked a couple of times when he needed water or food (or attention :P).
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I'm trying my best to be good but the temptation is strong with that title.
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I'm trying my best to be good but the temptation is strong with that title.
Doh! :o
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Pertinent question: WHY is your friend selling the bird. Cockatoos bond strongly, and it takes knowledge of birds and persistence to even have a hope of re-bonding the bird. They're very smart, and can turn and bite you before you know it, if you do something they don't like. I would always advise someone who's new to birds to start smaller, something like a sun conure. Cockatoos are great birds, but be prepared to earn it's trust.
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Im looking at buying my friends and I have always wanted one.
It's much better for the bird if you would want to have two...
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Pertinent question: WHY is your friend selling the bird. Cockatoos bond strongly, and it takes knowledge of birds and persistence to even have a hope of re-bonding the bird. They're very smart, and can turn and bite you before you know it, if you do something they don't like. I would always advise someone who's new to birds to start smaller, something like a sun conure. Cockatoos are great birds, but be prepared to earn it's trust.
Hes leaving for college soon. My mom has owned several birds in her life, she had a friend who owned an aviary just for parrots and such.
It's much better for the bird if you would want to have two...
I wish I could but money comes into play as well as this bird has already lived with just my friends family for 2.5 years.
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I wish I could but money comes into play as well as this bird has already lived with just my friends family for 2.5 years.
Well, in this particular example it may be quite difficult to join him up with another one, but generally speaking, it's much better for the birds (basically for all birds) if they don't just have human company. A human can never fully make up for a lack of conspecifics.
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Well, in this particular example it may be quite difficult to join him up with another one, but generally speaking, it's much better for the birds (basically for all birds) if they don't just have human company. A human can never fully make up for a lack of conspecifics.
I understand the concept, it was the same with my hamsters once one of died the other soon followed. The bird in question though (Pearl) is very sociable with people though and enjoys just sitting with people.
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If your serious take the bird for a trial run,say about a week or 2 and see how it adjusts. The bird may well be social in it's home but change the surroundings and changes can manifest in many ways.
It could stop eatting,pulling feathers,become aggressive or noisey.
They live a long time so you must be prepared for this,they require alot of attention especially if it's a single bird as it has no company to entertain.
I always wanted 1 when I was younger but after finding out what it takes to care for them I'll stick with my dogs thank you.
:salute
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Raised & bred them for years.
What kind?
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I am assuming you are roughly the same age as your friend. Just remember that this is not an animal that can easily be brought with you on vacations, it can limit your choice of dwellings and even careers, and you will either be stuck with it for life, or have to hand it off to yet another owner, which really isn't fair to the bird.
This is not the kind of commitment I would want to start life with. Don't jump at it just because of price. When the price of a new one is right, you'll have put down enough roots to realistically know if you can handle this kind of thing. Besides, if money is a major concern then what will you do about vet bills, food, etc? People are already advising you that what is best for the bird (a bird companion), and you are already saying you can't provide this for the bird because of financial concerns.
I'm not trying to be a grouch or burst your bubble but this does not sound like a good idea.
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With anything make sure you can accept the responsibility.
It drives me nuts when people take on pets and other responsibly and then just ditch them whenever they turn out to be an inconvenient
I don’t have a lot of experience with birds But ever house I have been in with birds was loud as hell. I could not stand being in those house for more than an hour or two, sounds too much like my friend’s house, only it is his wife and daughter yelling at him
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They make a good mess that needs to be cleaned almost everyday. It will also restrict the other pets you can keep in the house. My mom and I would trade-off taking care of him. We would trade off about every year. It was nice to have a break. I didn't fully shut the backdoor and one of my oustside dogs finished him off.
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If your serious take the bird for a trial run,say about a week or 2 and see how it adjusts. The bird may well be social in it's home but change the surroundings and changes can manifest in many ways.
Thats what they suggested and we will probably do that in the near future.
Raised & bred them for years.
What kind?
He an umbrella.
Besides, if money is a major concern then what will you do about vet bills, food, etc? People are already advising you that what is best for the bird (a bird companion), and you are already saying you can't provide this for the bird because of financial concerns.
The money problem is more of a problem of this just popped up and we didnt happen to have the money laying around, we can afford it.
They make a good mess that needs to be cleaned almost everyday. It will also restrict the other pets you can keep in the house. My mom and I would trade-off taking care of him. We would trade off about every year. It was nice to have a break. I didn't fully shut the backdoor and one of my oustside dogs finished him off.
I dont have any other pets.
Thank you all! :)
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People are already advising you that what is best for the bird (a bird companion), and you are already saying you can't provide this for the bird because of financial concerns.
I'm not trying to be a grouch or burst your bubble but this does not sound like a good idea.
BTW said bird has been living without another bird since it was 6 months old when my friend bought it. Had I been buying him from a breeder i would no doubt buy a pair.
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I had an African Grey that I loved, had him for years. He had an awesome vocabulary, and could mimic many different people's voices. Great bird.
He only liked men, and particularly only allowed men with gold glasses and beards/mustaches to touch him. He'd lure everyone else in to scratch his head, and as soon as they got in close enough he'd give 'em a serious nip.
One of my neighbors killed him by burning something unknown on his brush pile. As a result he only lived to be 18 or so. I'm still bummed about that.
I've moved on to birds that I like even more now; ones that I can take out and watch fly, and hunt with. I've always been kind of a bird "nut".
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Ive always wanted one as well. My mum grew up with parrots and has owned a few. (none died just moved on) My dad has a way with all animals but he wants a tiny sun conure :rolleyes: :ahand
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Stimulation diet & space are key as well as the ability to fly.
To many birds go stir crazy as they get older & self destruct pulling out feathers that never grow back,repetitive motions & so on. Screaming constantly for attention is another big issue most people don't realize the bird has trained them over a period of time.
Remember this you have a perpetual 2 year old for possibly up to a hundred years.
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Stimulation diet & space are key as well as the ability to fly.
To many birds go stir crazy as they get older & self destruct pulling out feathers that never grow back,repetitive motions & so on. Screaming constantly for attention is another big issue most people don't realize the bird has trained them over a period of time.
Remember this you have a perpetual 2 year old for possibly up to a hundred years.
He did learn to fly but after that he got his wings clipped. He stills flies around a good 10 feet though and walks around perched on peoples wrists. He doesnt like to shoulder though.
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He did learn to fly but after that he got his wings clipped. He stills flies around a good 10 feet though and walks around perched on peoples wrists. He doesnt like to shoulder though.
Not liking the shoulder is a good thing. :aok It's a dominance issue in regards to who is perched higher.
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Not liking the shoulder is a good thing. :aok It's a dominance issue in regards to who is perched higher.
Thats what my friend told me as well.
Do you have a tips on foods I can use as treats and just all around for good health?
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Stimulation diet & space are key as well as the ability to fly.
To many birds go stir crazy as they get older & self destruct pulling out feathers that never grow back,repetitive motions & so on. Screaming constantly for attention is another big issue most people don't realize the bird has trained them over a period of time.
Remember this you have a perpetual 2 year old for possibly up to a hundred years.
Figures an Aussie would know a thing or two about these birds! :aok
Read his last line and seriously ask yourself if your prepared to take that on. Living at home with Mom and dad is fine for know but what about when it's time for you to leave the nest?
Wont be easy to find a place to live that will allow you pets,never mind a cockatoo!
Your Dad has the right idea,get a conure to start,the cockatoo will be around for along time and if the conure works out then you have the option of a buddy bird.
:salute
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Isnt that the great part about it though? To be able to look back and say "I lived 3/4 of my life with that guy." When I leave the nest he will probably stay with my mum for a year or two until Im settled and in a position to take him. (My little brother will also be old enough at that point to mess with the bird.)
:cheers: :salute
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Thats what my friend told me as well.
Do you have a tips on foods I can use as treats and just all around for good health?
Best food is a pellet based diet has all the nutrients they need & there is very little waist.
Roudybush is what I have always used 25lb bags.
http://www.roudybush.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.sitemap
Plus plenty of fruit & Vegtables & from time to time nuts & seed.
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Just another valuable tip if your bird is strictly & indoor animal & is not going to be in an outdoors aviary.
Most birds are indoor animals due to climate & so forth lighting is very important.
http://www.mmlights.com/bird%20lights.html
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Figures an Aussie would know a thing or two about these birds! :aok
Have had parrots around me since I was a baby. The past few years is the only time I have not. Still bitter about losing them to ex-wife.
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Ok I think thats what hes eating now Ill double check.
I do plan on taking him outside occasionnally not much just enough for him to catch some rays.
Thanks!
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Since it looks like he is going to be an inside bird watch out using non stick frying pans. The cooking fumes from those on some types are lethal to parrots.
http://www.ewg.org/node/21780
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Thats what they suggested and we will probably do that in the near future.
He an umbrella.
The money problem is more of a problem of this just popped up and we didnt happen to have the money laying around, we can afford it.
I dont have any other pets.
Thank you all! :)
You can't ever have any other indoor pets while you have him. Unless it's like fish or something.
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My Dad had one. Meanest &%$#ing bird I've ever been around. His beak was like a bolt cutter. He would attack anyone that opened the cage. Years later my sister bought one and it's a fairly sweet bird to her, anyone else and it will rip them up.
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Bringing him home tomorrow for a practice run and if we gel he'll stay. :D
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Glad to see you doing a trial run! I've homed a few adult dogs that didnt "fit" the first owner,with any animal that's used to a certain life,changing it can have some not so nice effects.
I hope you and the bird get along!
There was a macaw stolen from his home nearby the other day,only the bird was taken,very strange indeed.
:salute