Etienette
New member
Hello everyone!
I am Etienette, as known widely across the internet realm. I am a 19 year old female, who is an avid photographer, writer and lover of all creatures. Well.... Aside from bugs(read below for the ironic part!). I live in Ontario, Canada where I was born and raised in the good old country life. I went to College for one year, and received a minor degree in Creative Writing - so my school life is historyyy!
Animals alike have always played huge roles in my life, and as I grew - I just knew that they would stay. Currently, I own three animals to myself. A female Calico Siberian Tabby Mix(Angel), a male Hypo Tangerine Carrot Tail Leopard Gecko(Blaize), and a female Super Snow Eclipse Leopard Gecko(Frost). Now.. If you're wanting to count my "crawlies" then I own a farm of Superworms, a colony of Brown Crickets, and one male Zophobas Morio beetle(final life stage of Superworms). I started a breeding experiment for my Supers last year, and have since successfully pupated three(two died a month after pupating) - with two more on the way. This experiment is for my personal knowledge, and provides a very high content of feed for my two reptiles. And surprisingly.. I love each little "crawlie" like an actual pet.
Now, what lead me to these forums some may question..? Well. Aside from being a generalized animal lover, I have also always had a fascination with birds. When I was younger, I would always bird watch with my grandmother and document the species that we spotted. I did this up until around two years after she passed away, but my love for Avians has not died in the slightest. I've always dreamed of owning a bird, and truthfully I pictured myself with an Indian Ringneck. But as time grew on, and I entered high school - I discovered the beauty of Conures. The type that stood out to me the most is the more commonly known one, the Green-Cheeked. I went into a flurry of researching them through books, through websites, through opinions, everything - for about six years(and even still). But unfortunately, a bird was still far out of my reach. So for the last year now, I've devoted my intelligence to reptiles - of which I have 11 years experience due to growing up with them, working with them, and so forth. But now as life is at a better time for me, where I have a little bit of slack to at least pursue my dreams - I have decided on purchasing a hand-fed and weaned, Green-Cheeked Conure. A very very professional and amazingly coordinated breeder is located about three and a half hours from where I live. I spoke to her via email, and will be calling her sometime this month to confirm that I will be driving on down there to purchase one of her's and her husband's featherfluffs. I have many questions to inquire when I see them in person, of course. But right now, my main concerns are to get -everything- prepared for him. I am devoted like no tomorrow to ensure that before he even arrives, that he will be in a comfortable and safe environment to grow in. And oh yes, do not worry - I already have a very known exotics vet who lives just across the ferry from me! So today I will be heading out to grab some general things, such as a travel cage, perches, and things that will not "spoil" by times my little guy comes home. And yes - I am up to the task and responsibilities that come with bird ownership! My life is very slow paced, so my time to put towards my future featherfluff(and my other pets as well) - is highly available with little to no fall-backs.
With all that being said though, I also have topic posted where I have some inquiries to clarify personal opinions/likes, etc. I would love to get as much information as possible before he comes home with me. I have spent the time to educate myself, but I always admire the opinions of those with first hand experience.
So, without further delay - I am so happy to be here within this community! From what I have seen far, I am beyond impressed with the information, setup and knowledge that this community has to offer! I will be posting some of my photography from time to time, perhaps before and -definitely- when I get my little guy!
-Eti
I am Etienette, as known widely across the internet realm. I am a 19 year old female, who is an avid photographer, writer and lover of all creatures. Well.... Aside from bugs(read below for the ironic part!). I live in Ontario, Canada where I was born and raised in the good old country life. I went to College for one year, and received a minor degree in Creative Writing - so my school life is historyyy!
Animals alike have always played huge roles in my life, and as I grew - I just knew that they would stay. Currently, I own three animals to myself. A female Calico Siberian Tabby Mix(Angel), a male Hypo Tangerine Carrot Tail Leopard Gecko(Blaize), and a female Super Snow Eclipse Leopard Gecko(Frost). Now.. If you're wanting to count my "crawlies" then I own a farm of Superworms, a colony of Brown Crickets, and one male Zophobas Morio beetle(final life stage of Superworms). I started a breeding experiment for my Supers last year, and have since successfully pupated three(two died a month after pupating) - with two more on the way. This experiment is for my personal knowledge, and provides a very high content of feed for my two reptiles. And surprisingly.. I love each little "crawlie" like an actual pet.
Now, what lead me to these forums some may question..? Well. Aside from being a generalized animal lover, I have also always had a fascination with birds. When I was younger, I would always bird watch with my grandmother and document the species that we spotted. I did this up until around two years after she passed away, but my love for Avians has not died in the slightest. I've always dreamed of owning a bird, and truthfully I pictured myself with an Indian Ringneck. But as time grew on, and I entered high school - I discovered the beauty of Conures. The type that stood out to me the most is the more commonly known one, the Green-Cheeked. I went into a flurry of researching them through books, through websites, through opinions, everything - for about six years(and even still). But unfortunately, a bird was still far out of my reach. So for the last year now, I've devoted my intelligence to reptiles - of which I have 11 years experience due to growing up with them, working with them, and so forth. But now as life is at a better time for me, where I have a little bit of slack to at least pursue my dreams - I have decided on purchasing a hand-fed and weaned, Green-Cheeked Conure. A very very professional and amazingly coordinated breeder is located about three and a half hours from where I live. I spoke to her via email, and will be calling her sometime this month to confirm that I will be driving on down there to purchase one of her's and her husband's featherfluffs. I have many questions to inquire when I see them in person, of course. But right now, my main concerns are to get -everything- prepared for him. I am devoted like no tomorrow to ensure that before he even arrives, that he will be in a comfortable and safe environment to grow in. And oh yes, do not worry - I already have a very known exotics vet who lives just across the ferry from me! So today I will be heading out to grab some general things, such as a travel cage, perches, and things that will not "spoil" by times my little guy comes home. And yes - I am up to the task and responsibilities that come with bird ownership! My life is very slow paced, so my time to put towards my future featherfluff(and my other pets as well) - is highly available with little to no fall-backs.
With all that being said though, I also have topic posted where I have some inquiries to clarify personal opinions/likes, etc. I would love to get as much information as possible before he comes home with me. I have spent the time to educate myself, but I always admire the opinions of those with first hand experience.
So, without further delay - I am so happy to be here within this community! From what I have seen far, I am beyond impressed with the information, setup and knowledge that this community has to offer! I will be posting some of my photography from time to time, perhaps before and -definitely- when I get my little guy!
-Eti
Attachments
Last edited:
