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<![CDATA[BirdBoard.Com - Parrot Message Board & Pet Bird Owner Forums]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/ Online parrot owner commununity and resource providing information regarding parrot care information, parrot pictures, parrot parrot food, parrot toys, parrot message board, parrot forums. en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:57:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[BirdBoard.Com - Parrot Message Board & Pet Bird Owner Forums]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/ was at the store... http://www.birdboard.com/forum/toy-making/944481-store.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:01:05 GMT and I saw some wicker balls and twine (used for cooking turkey). These would be safe for toy making...right? and I saw some wicker balls and twine (used for cooking turkey). These would be safe for toy making...right? ]]> Toy Making Shipp http://www.birdboard.com/forum/toy-making/944481-store.html <![CDATA[Goffin Cockatoo's]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944472-goffin-cockatoos.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:13:44 GMT Do they win the award for most playful bird ever?

I watch bird videos on youtube non-stop and goffin cockatoo's always make me laugh the most.

This video had me hooked!
YouTube - Who says birds can't play catch?

Do Grey's ever get this playful?! ]]> Bird Board Discussion ChrisUlrich http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944472-goffin-cockatoos.html Secret Santa sent! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944450-secret-santa-sent.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:56:06 GMT I sent out the secret santa recipients so if anyone signed up and didn't get a PM from me please let me know ASAP. For those that are shipping internationally please remember not to ship any food products or untreated wood or it will not get past customs.

Thank you everyone!!!:14: ]]> Bird Board Discussion KDK241 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944450-secret-santa-sent.html First visit with our eclectus! Yoshi! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/eclectus/944449-first-visit-our-eclectus-yoshi.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:31:14 GMT We finally got to meet Yoshi today for the first time. He's just over 10 weeks old now. We're still on target for a close to Christmas pick-up date for him. Here's some shots from today. :thumbup1: The 1st two are with my wife, the 3rd is with me and the last one is with my daughter.

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]]> Eclectus NHYoshi http://www.birdboard.com/forum/eclectus/944449-first-visit-our-eclectus-yoshi.html Hi all http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944440-hi-all.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:15:53 GMT I am a soon (12 days and counting) to be mum to a darling wee green IRN.. I have a nice little zoo going on with 1 child (aka monkey), 1 horse, 1 dog, 1 cat, 3 goldfish and a fresh water mussel.. I have had birds in the past but they were mainly budgies and cockatiels so having an IRN will... I am a soon (12 days and counting) to be mum to a darling wee green IRN..

I have a nice little zoo going on with 1 child (aka monkey), 1 horse, 1 dog, 1 cat, 3 goldfish and a fresh water mussel..

I have had birds in the past but they were mainly budgies and cockatiels so having an IRN will be a new one for me but i have done lots of research so feel i am prepared for his/her arrival..

I am going to be building my own large walk in indoor aviary for him/her in a few weeks but due to his/her going so well s/he will be coming home to me earlier than first planned so his/her big cage wont be ready..

i have posted this photo in the ringneck section but hey why not repost it here as well lol.. just under 1 month old..

]]> Introduce Yourself... Toolz http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944440-hi-all.html Kovu the ringneck http://www.birdboard.com/forum/ringnecks/944439-kovu-ringneck.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:07:37 GMT Hi all.. I am getting my very first Ringneck on the 4th of December (not long now) and I am looking forward to it. S/he is known as Kovu in the mean time till i get him/her home with me and am able to get him/her to the vet and get some feathers pulled so as to get him/her DNA sexed. ... Hi all..

I am getting my very first Ringneck on the 4th of December (not long now) and I am looking forward to it.

S/he is known as Kovu in the mean time till i get him/her home with me and am able to get him/her to the vet and get some feathers pulled so as to get him/her DNA sexed.

S/he was born on the 27th of September so will be 9 weeks old when s/he comes to me. S/he has been hand raised and is a very friendly wee thing.

S/he loves cuddles and pats.

I hope this works..

just under 1 month old.. ]]> Ringnecks Toolz http://www.birdboard.com/forum/ringnecks/944439-kovu-ringneck.html my budgies.... http://www.birdboard.com/forum/budgerigars/944438-my-budgies.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:51:04 GMT so here are my budgies....terrible picture from left to right... Ladybird, Albert, Victoria, Skipper! so here are my budgies....terrible picture from left to right...

Ladybird, Albert, Victoria, Skipper!

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]]> Budgerigars cakelady http://www.birdboard.com/forum/budgerigars/944438-my-budgies.html my tiels, Pearly and Dumpling! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/cockatiels/944435-my-tiels-pearly-dumpling.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:46:19 GMT here are my tiels, Pearly and Dumpling. P is a normal male, we don't know what Dumpling is yet.:001_unsure:

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]]> Cockatiels cakelady http://www.birdboard.com/forum/cockatiels/944435-my-tiels-pearly-dumpling.html Meet Clyde, the Indian Ringneck http://www.birdboard.com/forum/ringnecks/944429-meet-clyde-indian-ringneck.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:40:53 GMT here's Clyde, my green boy!

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]]> Ringnecks cakelady http://www.birdboard.com/forum/ringnecks/944429-meet-clyde-indian-ringneck.html <![CDATA[Hey, we're showing some color now..lol]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/budgerigars/944428-hey-were-showing-some-color-now-lol.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:37:37 GMT These are the 3 new chicks here.. who are growing up so quickly :icon_biggrin: Looks like the oldest will be green like mom, the middle chick appears to be blue (coming from dad), and the youngest is showing some light green... but the jury is still out on him right now.. These are the 3 new chicks here.. who are growing up so quickly :icon_biggrin:

Looks like the oldest will be green like mom, the middle chick appears to be blue (coming from dad), and the youngest is showing some light green... but the jury is still out on him right now..

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]]> Budgerigars chideb http://www.birdboard.com/forum/budgerigars/944428-hey-were-showing-some-color-now-lol.html mycaique, Babycakes http://www.birdboard.com/forum/caiques/944427-mycaique-babycakes.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:36:32 GMT meet Babycakes, the blackheaded caique! meet Babycakes, the blackheaded caique!

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]]> Caiques cakelady http://www.birdboard.com/forum/caiques/944427-mycaique-babycakes.html this sounds so goofy I know..... http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944426-sounds-so-goofy-i-know.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:14:00 GMT I am on several forums, I joined here a while ago, and derned if I didn't forget the name of this place, then I couldn't remember my user name [ i have 2], couldn't remember which one was for here, happened to find this one and had to try both to see if this was the board I joined. that is just plain messed up!:blushing: ]]> The Lounge cakelady http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944426-sounds-so-goofy-i-know.html <![CDATA[I have a my first job, and I'm nervous, advice?]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944422-i-have-my-first-job-im-nervous-advice.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:57:10 GMT I decided if I was getting my first job, I'd contribute my best talents to something I like, which of course is animals, so I work at petco now.

Even though I'm good at talking to customers and they enjoy me showing them animals, I've encountered a few problems.

My assistant manager I do not like at all, the manager of the store is pretty good, but the assistant manager who is in charge of training me seems like shes trying to make me look like an idiot. I haven't been trained at all in several departments such as fish, and she gets a customer and expects me to do all this stuff like bagging fish and getting crickets but she doesnt tell me where anything is, and doesn't tell me until after the customer leaves. She doesn't seem to like humor either, I'm still doing my job, but almost all the employees are negative so I try to reinforce myself with a good attitude which is getting harder and harder and it's only my first week on the job. I'm also pretty intimidated by the cash register most of all, I'm afraid I won't remember the buttons I've never used a register before, and the phone too. ]]> The Lounge DrDivine http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944422-i-have-my-first-job-im-nervous-advice.html A run in with the legal system! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944421-run-legal-system.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:48:27 GMT My brother is in a lot of trouble. About 2 years ago he was convicted with assault for hitting a man in the head with a beer bottle. He admited to that but he was provoked and he's had trouble with his temper for as long as I can remember. He was put on probation for 2 years as this was his first offence and because it was proven that he was provoked.
A few weeks back he was sentenced to 6 months in jail for another more serious assault and for breaking his probation. He was accused of cutting this guy with a broken beer bottle. I just don't know how the judge could give him that sentence since all the evidence showed that my brother didn't so it!
He had an alibi!
He had no motive!
He doesn't fit the witness' prescription!
All about this case is so weird! It so appears like he was framed and that it had been decided even before the trial that he was guilty.
His lawyer apparently didn't do his job very well. Someone recommended another old-school lawyer to my father for the appeal and he went over the case file and said he had never seen anything like it. He said it looked like the lawyer had failed him big time and didn't use half the arguments my brother and my father pointed out in their meetings.
I'm so mad right now I can hardly type this.

Just hoping that this new lawyer is a kick-ass one and can get this ugly mess all cleared up! ]]> The Lounge diljaa http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944421-run-legal-system.html New here, no fids yet just lots of questions! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944418-new-here-no-fids-yet-just-lots-questions.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:12:38 GMT Hey there! I'm Brandy I'm 30 and I live in Pa . I do not own any birds yet as the title says, I had two budgies when I was younger and am considering having birds back in my life (I'm not sure what kind yet). I've been doing alot of searching online to see if one will fit in my life. I dont have any kids. I own two ferrets and one cat. The ferrets sleep approx. 21 hours per day, they have a large two story cage and when they are awake spend about 3 hours in my "ferret proofed" bathroom (unless they unferret proof it they get pulled out till I fix the situation, lol) I wouldnt at any point expect the bird and ferrets to be together or even know each other exists, but I have not found any information on people owning ferrets and birds in the same house, so my first question is.. Is this a livable sitation for a bird? oh and the cat is declawed in the front and back, and if needed could be put into another part of the trailer (3 bedroom 2 bathroom trailer) while the bird is out. So.. if anyone could give me some helpful advice. Should I stop looking into having fids? or is it a possibility?
Thanks in advance! ]]> Introduce Yourself... brandy1179 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944418-new-here-no-fids-yet-just-lots-questions.html High Selenium Levels http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944417-high-selenium-levels.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:59:50 GMT Has anyone had a bird show high levels of Selenium in their blood? My severe macaw has been sick and the vet suspected zinc toxicity, but the test results showed low levels of zinc and high levels of selenium (.337ppm where normal is .130-.200ppm). The vet doesn't know what to do and is researching selenium toxicity.

If anyone has any helpful info, I would appreciate it. Also if anyone has any data regarding "normal" zinc levels in a severe I would also appreciate it.
Thanks! ]]> Bird Board Discussion Dawnsfall http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944417-high-selenium-levels.html Picked out a new bird! My dream bird! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944416-picked-out-new-bird-my-dream-bird.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:54:58 GMT I've always had a dream to bring one home! And it's finally going to happen! xafsmom came highly recommended on this site so I emailed her and Tina has been incredibly awesome with her prompt responses to my novice emails!

After discussing a few things with her... she thinks she has her perfect couple/pair of Grey's to assist me on my dream! I thought maybe at first I wanted a Timneh because of their rumored cuddliness with more than one individual. But Tina says she has a Congo pair that is a bit smaller than most Congos and spawns "snuggle bug's" and "social butterflies!" So I told i'm sold! She is helping me pick out a very nice cage for him/her!

The baby isn't born yet so there is still a bunch of time for any of this to happen. The birds might not even mate right away! But the point is that i'm committing to my dream finally! I've read so much about these birds on this forum. I still have a ton to learn and will ask so many questions but I just wanted to share that I will be getting my final member of the flock and bringing her/him home within 5-7 months (hopefully!) ]]> Bird Board Discussion ChrisUlrich http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944416-picked-out-new-bird-my-dream-bird.html Hello from CT http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944414-hello-ct.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:36:21 GMT Hello all,
I'm new to this site and just wanted to say hi to everyone
Bob ]]> Introduce Yourself... BobT http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944414-hello-ct.html gotta vent http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944413-gotta-vent.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:33:51 GMT I went to pick up fruity supreme yesterday at the petsmart.... (It's on for half price cause they are changing the packaging) no complaint about the store or anything like that. The birds are kept clean and they even feed fruits and veggies.

But.... there is a black capped conure there, that has now been there for a year! I can barely stand it. He is so cuddly and sweet and just needs a home! The problem is they sell for around $400 at other pet stores. They are asking $600 for him, and they are firm on the price. Good Grief!

I may not go in there again for a very long time.

I did leave my number and said I had a spare cage and would be willing to give it to someone if they are interested in buying him. Not like that would happen though, they wand to make sales on the extras. ]]> Conures hollyhawkz http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944413-gotta-vent.html <![CDATA[Nara's GoodBird training]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944411-naras-goodbird-training.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:05:20 GMT I thought some of you might enjoy this, especially the Sun owners.

I'm not particularly adamant about teaching Nara to speak or do tricks, but she seems to extremely enjoy playing/training sessions, so I just go along with it.

The first video shows her basic obedience training for stepping up and stepping down on command. She never ever fails to do this one right and will go up and down as many times as you ask her to. This training was very important for us because I move alot from room to room and I don't like her to stay on my shoulder, so I easily pick her up and set her down wherever I go without any fuss.

YouTube - Basic Step-Up Step-Down training

Another thing she learned to do is something I like to call the "hook" trick. Basically, I say "hook!" and she freezes her body and keeps her beak hanging forward so that when I pull my finger in front of her, she acts like a hook allowing her body to swing from my finger and then rest on her back. She loves doing this one and would do for many times before she wants to move to something else.

YouTube - Nara performs "Hook" trick

We're currently working on "fetch", but she still isn't sure what to do with the ball after she picks it up. Sometimes she brings it back to me and sometimes she runs to the edge of the bed and drops it. I will post a video when she gets that one right. ]]> Conures Carbon http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944411-naras-goodbird-training.html my new fid http://www.birdboard.com/forum/eclectus/944407-my-new-fid.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:05 GMT Here's Alex..I rehomed him last week. He plucked his feathers from boredom..no toys were in his cage...or from his diet..he was on all seeds. I hope to rehabilitate him. He has an extensive vocabulary and seems to respond and interact rather then mimic sounds. He is quite smart! He is gentle and sweet. I have macaws and a conure but the eclectus never ceases to amaze me with their beauty and nature. Love these birds!

Here's a photo:

]]> Eclectus trixie09 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/eclectus/944407-my-new-fid.html Shower-time PICS! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/macaws/944398-shower-time-pics.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:53:56 GMT Here are some pics of my Fred getting a mist of water..he seems to be enjoying it with his wings spread out. Image: http://www.funsigns.biz/images/fred1.jpg Image: http://www.funsigns.biz/images/fred2.jpg Here are some pics of my Fred getting a mist of water..he seems to be enjoying it with his wings spread out.

]]> Macaws trixie09 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/macaws/944398-shower-time-pics.html Fid? http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944397-fid.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:39:34 GMT What exactly is a fid? What exactly is a fid? ]]> Bird Board Discussion Barak http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944397-fid.html Stewie Bathtime... Pics! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944388-stewie-bathtime-pics.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:47:06 GMT Stewie loves when I put a bowl of water into his cage! He loves to bathe himself. He is so funny to watch while he does it. Image: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e142/Alexy88/101_5265.jpg Image: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e142/Alexy88/101_5268.jpg Image:... Stewie loves when I put a bowl of water into his cage! He loves to bathe himself. He is so funny to watch while he does it.

]]> Bird Board Discussion TweetysMommyAlexy http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944388-stewie-bathtime-pics.html Back for more advice http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944387-back-more-advice.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:41:37 GMT I posted here recently about wanting to get a larger bird. I have budgies. I had been thinking of a quaker, conure or caique. I got lots of good replies. Thanks!!! Then I went to my vet yesterday. She has been my vet for 17 years and I love and respect her but she told me do NOT get a bigger... I posted here recently about wanting to get a larger bird. I have budgies. I had been thinking of a quaker, conure or caique. I got lots of good replies. Thanks!!!

Then I went to my vet yesterday. She has been my vet for 17 years and I love and respect her but she told me do NOT get a bigger bird until my daughter is older. She has a bird rescue (over 30 large parrots of all kinds) and she said that all larger birds would be mean to my 4-year-old. She said to stick with my budgies and enjoy them for a while. Or get a cockatiel she said. "Hey how about a chinchilla?" How did she go from Jenday conure to chinchilla? I was devastated. I felt like crying.

I am my own boss and will make my own decisions but I do want some extra input from you guys. I would never put my child in danger but she is very mature for her age. She has been handling budgies for a while now and she has never hurt one and doesn't jerk or pull away if one nips her. She knows all the rule about sticking your finger in front of their beaks and through cage wires.

Here she is with her budgie Odin (Odie).

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