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Post by Mannie on Mar 9, 2005 18:17:26 GMT -7
Hiya Everyone. I am new to this forum and from everything i have read on here you all seem pretty nice and really know what you are talking about. I have 2 birds at the moment a Rainbow Lorikeet and a whiteface cockatiel. My partner was approached by his coworker who has a AG not sure if which breed. She unfortunately has to get rid of his since her husband has developed and lung problem and can't be around Captin Jack anymore. I am going to adopt him. He is 1 and spoiled she says. I know he has been in a good home. I am just curious as to what I can expect when i get him to his new home. I am sure he will not be happy but how can I make it as easy as possible. His cage toys and food will stay the same. Oh this should be fun buying 3 kinds of bird food...LOL Thanks for any help you all will be able to give me.
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Preston
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Post by Preston on Mar 9, 2005 19:03:41 GMT -7
Hi Mannie,
Go for it! We received Pete second hand around that age, and it was seamless. He's a great bird.
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Post by Jane on Mar 10, 2005 1:25:10 GMT -7
He might be a bit nervous at first, depending on how he is with new things and the relationship he had with his current owner. Some greys are fine, others hate change. He may be getting a change of lifestyle, depending on what he has been used to in the "spoiled" sense, but he is still young and adaptable. The fact that his cage, toys and food will stay the same will all help the transition.
If he has a bright red tail and a black beak he is an African Grey commonly referred to as a Congo African Grey. If he has a darker tail and a pale area on his beak he is a Timneh African grey.
Let us know how things go.
Jane
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Post by Mannie on Mar 10, 2005 16:14:14 GMT -7
Thanks Preston and Jane. I stopped by and talked to Jacks owner and told her to write down the things that she says to him and his favorite foods so that while I am getting him used to the new house and people, he will be happy. It's going to be strange saying Ahoy there Captain Jack to a bird. LOL. If there is anything else that I can do to help make this easy on him please let me know. Captain Jack should be in his new home on sunday, as the owner is working the next 2 days.
Thanks
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kika
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Post by kika on Mar 10, 2005 17:00:40 GMT -7
Hi
I have adopted all of my birds the youngest was 2 and the oldest was about 15 yrs.
It does take time but they will adapt to their new home. Just be patiance with him and let him come to you
It could take 1 month to 6 months aldepends on the bird
show him lots of love and you will have a great bird
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Post by mannie on Mar 10, 2005 17:35:51 GMT -7
Thanks. I understand it will take time. I am still trying to get Skittles(rainbow lorikeet) adjusted. But thanks for the reply. I am really excited about this new journey I am about to embark on. I am going to rename the office to the bird room....LOL ;D
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