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Post by Emily on Nov 2, 2013 0:11:18 GMT
I'm secretly trying to find a colorful, talkative bird to get for my husband. He ADORES Indian Ringnecks and now has been googling Sun Conures. What colorful species would suit a family with a young baby? Has to tolerate everyone and my husband really likes the talkative ones. He hasn't found a cockatiel he loves unfortunately or I'd say a male one would be right up his ally but he's really into the popping colors.
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Post by Sarah on Nov 2, 2013 0:28:05 GMT
Well, there are some beautiful blues, greens and yellows among the lineolated parakeets, which are quiet and mild mannered. For a really brightly colored bird without too much volume, your best bet is going to be a Rainbow Lorikeet. They are beautifully feathered, stunningly bright, mild mannered clowns who just want to turn every thing into a game. Their noises are also mostly restricted to peeps and whistles not dissimilar to cockatiels, and they are particularly gifted talkers. Their are two potential downsides, though. Bringing home a lorikeet is a 20+ year commitment as they are a long lived species, and they have a completely different diet than most parrots. They are nectar drinkers, and eat a liquid diet of sugar water and fresh fruits. Still, its something to look in to. Tell me the plumage on this fella doesn't knock the socks off every sun conure you've ever seen.  |
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Post by Sarah on Nov 2, 2013 0:32:12 GMT
Here is a good show of the lorikeet overall personality and their play sounds
And here is a lorikeet speaking a few words and phrases, mostly "that's a good girl" over and over.
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Post by Emily on Nov 2, 2013 0:35:30 GMT
HOLY! That bird would light up the room. It definitely caught my hubby's eye. He said, "Wow that's a really pretty bird"  I suppose I'll add that to my research list and see what happens in the future. |
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 2, 2013 1:12:23 GMT
That video made my day haha it was like the bird was playing soccer. Definitely a beautiful bird!
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Post by Sarah on Nov 2, 2013 8:10:14 GMT
Isn't she just adorable and ridiculous? I love the lorikeet playful nature. They are on my dream list some day. I wanted to bring one home before I bought Pirate, but I found their specialized diet somewhat intimidating without a lot of research before hand. I thought better of it while I am still working on my degree |
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Post by Emily on Nov 2, 2013 14:51:29 GMT
What are you going for school again, Sarah? I think I'm set on getting a Lorikeet one day in the future but I'm going to have to really research too.
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Post by Sarah on Nov 2, 2013 21:17:32 GMT
I am actually an English major - on my way to a masters degree and hopefully a career as a writer and editor I've changed my mind many times, but this one might stick  |
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Post by dianapalmer on Nov 6, 2013 15:39:28 GMT
Oh, I wish. So cute!
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Post by fayth on Jan 21, 2014 15:38:32 GMT
I went to the pet store yesterday and they had a "Rainbow Lorikeet" for 2,889.99 but it looked nothing like this at all. It kinda looked like a mix between a Sun Conure and A Green Cheeked. I totally fell in-love with him he was so sweet. I walked by his cage and he whistled (the one boys usaully do when girls walk bye) and then i looked at him and he said Hello, Hello. So went up to his cage and he ran right up to the bars and let me pet him. If it wasn't for the price i'm pretty sure we would have walked out with this sweetheart. They also had an African Grey, Parrolet, Linolheaded parrakeet, electuis, 3 cokatiels and about 60-70 Budgies
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Post by kmic on Jan 21, 2014 16:41:21 GMT
He surely knows how to get people's attention and make them want him sooooo badly!!
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Post by fayth on Jan 21, 2014 19:35:22 GMT
Very true!
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I have a cokaeil aout 15 yo that all of suddent no longer can fly. He is healthy, eats and preens,
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Post by lucyg on Mar 12, 2014 22:45:54 GMT
Still think, as I have posted before, Sarah needs to work with birds and be a vet tech or as an associate who focuses in avian medicine. It is a rare specialty and highly employable. Your ability to ID a bird's sex and species, give advice on behavior and feeding problems seem beyond average. Your skill at such a young age show your talent to interpret bird issues for us on the forum is pretty unique, at least in my experience. Everyone here is wonderful and I am grateful... not to begrudge anybody as I have received tons of generous feedback, but since the degree came up I couldn't resist.
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Post by rdkntriker on Mar 12, 2014 22:49:39 GMT
Still think, as I have posted before, Sarah needs to work with birds and be a vet tech or as an associate who focuses in avian medicine. It is a rare specialty and highly employable. Your ability to ID a bird's sex and species, give advice on behavior and feeding problems seem beyond average. Your skill at such a young age show your talent to interpret bird issues for us on the forum is pretty unique, at least in my experience. Everyone here is wonderful and I am grateful... not to begrudge anybody as I have received tons of generous feedback, but since the degree came up I couldn't resist. why a vet tech and not a Vet!! I agree with all the rest. |
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Post by santinoandmondo on Mar 12, 2014 23:51:05 GMT
Having a bachelors degree would increase your chances of getting into an accredited school for veterinary medicine to earn your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. I haven't been on the forum long but maybe consider being a specialist in avian medicine? They are hard to come by and would be highly sought after.
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