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Post by jozi on Dec 14, 2005 16:33:57 GMT -7
For those that are not familiar with them- the Vasa parrot is native to Madagascar, quite rare in captivity (not very pretty) and on the endangered species list. They are considered one of the most prehistoric of parrots and are a close relative of the African Grey. "Ugly" black/brown things about the size of a large Congo with some facinating breeding habits. Does anybody out there have any experience with the Vasa parrot as a pet? Has anybody had experience with a hand tame one? How about an aviary Vasa? Picture: www.avesint.com/images/3-01vasa.jpg |
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Post by Preston on Dec 15, 2005 0:40:38 GMT -7
WOW, awesome find. Keep us up on your research. I haven't seen a bird that I didn't want since I've become a parrot head. LOL. Shoot, even a one legged wild bird in Jamaca ate half of my food in the open air dining room, poor lil guy. I have been shot by bird cupid, and I want them all; well at least feed them with outside feeders.
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Post by lidiam on Dec 15, 2005 3:45:29 GMT -7
That bird is gorgeous! I love the little bald patch around its eyes, it is really quite elegant looking. I had never heard of this type before.
Lidia
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Post by sarah67 on Dec 15, 2005 4:55:18 GMT -7
ive seen one of these parrots for sale in a pet shop not far from me.i think they are lovely and i wouldnt mind having one myself.
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Post by spookyhurst on Dec 15, 2005 19:32:09 GMT -7
He's a cute little devil!
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Post by lindsay on Dec 16, 2005 9:06:33 GMT -7
There was a couple of Vasas for sale at Stafford parrot show, I fell in love with them...they're so cute and seemed a lot calmer natured than the majority of the other birds there.
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Post by jozi on Dec 16, 2005 10:17:03 GMT -7
Yeah...apparently they are quite like the AG but a little goofier and more playful.
Their intelligence is thought to rival an AG's as well...I don't know how broad their speaking capabilities are yet though...there is so little information out there on them.
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Post by traci on Dec 16, 2005 22:21:10 GMT -7
i think there was something in the air tonite my Bare eyed cockatoo was in a playful mood more than usual.. a feathered Chatty Cathy...... i think his next words are going to be " whatcha doing" and so far he's been an influence on Boo because Boo is really starting to spit out the word "hello" finally...... wooooohoooooooooooooooo.................
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Post by Preston on Dec 16, 2005 22:41:48 GMT -7
OMG! Chatty Cathy? What a blast from the past. My friends in college called my girlfriend Cathy that. Almost thirty years I had forgotten it until your post. I wonder if she ever stopped talking? Constantly!
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Post by traci on Dec 16, 2005 22:53:28 GMT -7
lol .......... now i sit here n sing " memoriessssssssss'
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Post by spookyhurst on Dec 16, 2005 23:42:45 GMT -7
Believe it or not, "chatty cathy" is a term used regularly in my household. We're kinda weird though  |
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Post by traci on Dec 17, 2005 1:11:19 GMT -7
it gets used around our house alot too.... between all the birds and the barking dogs !!!!! lol
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