Parrot Information - Parrot Forum

http://www.petforumz.com/parrot-ftopict12191.html (About this parrot)
I got a bird from my mom's bosses, they were too busy to spend time with her, or take care of her very well. They told me she was a Green Emerald Parrot, I looked this up on the net, and could not find anything like that. She is about 5-6 inches long, mostly green, has some yellow on her belly, an..
« Is the tail long or short? What colour is the beak? What sort of sound does it make? »
« Hey, thanks for replaying She's got a medium sized tail, her beak is a blackish colour and she squawks, she can almost say a couple words as well now »
« ? What is a medium sized tail? Lovebirds and other parrots have short tails, parakeets have long tails. How on earth can you hope to know how to care for something you don't even know what it is? HA.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Parrot-ftopict12222.html (Our New Parrot)
Hi Everyone We are soon to take delivery of a new Nanday Conure. Does anyone have any advice on bringing the parrot home? Do we let it out of its cage straightaway, or is it best to leave him a day or two? Also, does anyone have any advice on feeding and diet? We have researched on the internet..
« buy yourself some good books like : -- 'Guide to companion parrot behaviour' 'My parrot my friend' 'Guide to a well behaved parrot' 'Birds for dummies' Then get yourself some earplugs :0) »
« Cuppy says "ello darlin'" I have a little nanday male. I also have an umbrella cockatoo. The nanday is the only bird who's calls really made my ears ping so he is now out in anaviary with the cockat.. »
« Congratulations, Carolyne! While I've not had a nanday, I understand they are quite smart, have tons of personality, and quickly ingratiate themselves into the family :). They are known for their i.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/parrot-ftopict12200.html (i want a parrot)
yes i want a parrot that is affectionate, or the most affectionate kind, can someone tell me what kind i can get thats affectionate? i know african greys arent. thanks
« hmmmm..smart pants -- Paulo »
« If you want a real love sponge, get a Cockatoo. Just about any hand raised bird will be affectionate, but Cockatoos want to be surgically attached to you. You can get into a situation where the Co.. »
« yes raised bird will be affectionate, but Cockatoos want to be surgically attached to you. You can get into a situation where the Cockatoo is TOO affectionate, always wanting to be on you. Be care.. »
« That is about the most irresponsible answer ever. *do'nt* get a cockatoo. They do not make good pets at all . Apart from the fact that their neediness can cause problems such as feather picking, the.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/parrot-advice-ftopict12218.html (need some parrot advice)
I live on the northeast Atlantic coast of the US and have always considered parrots to be tropical birds. But for the past two days, a solitary, foot long green parrot has been showing up at the bird feeders in my yard - and I don't know what to do. If I call the authorities, the bird will wind u..
« From the name of this group, I had assumed that members would be knowledgeable about parrots and willing to advise me as to my situation. However, if this is the wrong group for that, would one of y.. »
« So what species is it? It could be an escaped pet and someone may be looking for it. If it is used to being a caged pet it will really be happier and safer if you could catch it. Then start making e.. »
« What a coincidence, Molly. I didn't know you came around this ng and I had just sent Cassie e-mail to go to African-grey and post her message but put JUST MOLLY in the subject line. Told her I tho.. »
« Wow, flattery so early in the day lol. I do get around a bit hehe. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Zealand-Parrot-ftopict12157.html (FS: New Zealand Parrot)
I am selling a Kakariki Parrot. He comes with a large cage. Asking CDN$350, but open to offers. I am returning to school and will not be at home much during the day, so it is a combination of finances as well as the fact that Stevie will be alone at home too much. He is an amazing little guy and i..

http://www.petforumz.com/parrot-camping-ftopict12240.html (Take parrot camping?)
Anyone out there have any experience taking their parrot camping at the coast (northern California)?
« We have taken ours. We have a large collapsible cage that is actually a large Dog carrier, but it folds flat. Makes it easy to carry it in the car. Easy to make a stand that can be taken apart and.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/parrot-travel-ftopict12274.html (parrot travel)
Has any one any experience odliving abroad part time and taking their parros with them. Peter

http://www.petforumz.com/Parrot-HELP-Books-ftopict72844.html (Parrot "HELP" Books)
Parrot "HELP" Books Some great books here to help you with a range of bird questions & problems, check it out.

http://www.petforumz.com/parrot-problem-ftopict12139.html (parrot problem)
i have a six year old marooned bellied conure, this last few hours she/he has been giving out little barkin/yellping sounds as if something is wrong, but being an animal she appears ok .this happened once before but it passed.i worry about her because my nearest avian vet is either at york or bing..
« I have an Amazon blue front, when she was about the same age I took time off work to go to the vet I was very concerned. she was making wheezing noises sneezing and coughing also. do you know what.. »
« hi mike.i never thougt of that.yes i have had a cold ,and for the last 7 days a bad tickly cough you could very well be right much obliged. deggers »
« My Greencheeck has made similar sounds, sort of a puffy squeek, he hasn't got any sort of infection or respiritory problems, and has since become the proud father of 2 strapping young lads (last yea.. »
« How funny. I have asthma too and wheeze quite a bit. My YNA has my wheeze down so well that my family members have to ask if it is me or Cas wheezing. He seems to only wheeze when I am. It is no.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/parrot-loose-ftopict12226.html (parrot on the loose...question........)
Hello, I live in north-central Illinois and I have a green parrot hanging around my neighborhoohd. It has been feeding on my mothers and her neighbors wild bird feeders. Winters can get cold here and I hope we can catch it. My mom's neighbor tried the "cage outside" trick with no luck. Can he liv..
« SOUNDS LIKE A QUAKER TO ME..............THEY PRETTY MUCH LIVE IN EACH STATE IN THE UNION (I'M IN FLORIDA AND I HAVE ONE). I SAW A DOCUMENTARY ON PBS THE OTHER DAY...THEY LIVE THERE TOO..... »

http://www.petforumz.com/Great-Parrot-Training-Videos-ftopict70987.html (Great Parrot Training Videos)
Check out the BIRD whisperer lol, this guy’s pretty cool and it’s well worth a look.
« I know this guy might not be everyone’s cup of tea but he is passionate and this video is very interesting even for the sceptics, check it out. »