Baby or 6year old who needs rehome?

[Neeko]

So anyway I went to the store today to meet fruitloop. And he might be the one! He was an amazing bird and very friendly. He does speak but you really have to listen to catch it. I guess his original owner gave him cause they are moving and his second owner gave him up a few months ago cause her husband didn't like it cause it would bite him. But this little guy was so sweet and didn't show any signs of aggression. I even man handled him to push his limits and he would only scream and give a gentle bite. I dont know how to post a picture but here is a drop box link. I will give the guy another visit before I make a final decision.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ocuqu3vr9na0b2d/20150201_145310.jpg?dl=0

 

[Terry57]

Awww, he is beautiful! I am glad it went well, and can't wait to hear what you decide

 

[strudel]

I think the point about there being a difference between a rehome and a rescue is a good one. My bird had to change homes because her "mum" was going back to the UK. She doesn't have special needs. A rehome might bring challenges, but so might a baby. Depends on the person as to which they are more comfortable with.

I hope little frootloop finds a home, if not with OP then somewhere else nice. He sounds like a little sweetie. They are nice little birds. Are they holding him for you until you decide? Hopefully nobody else will snaffle him if you decide you want him.

 

[Minimaker]

"I completely agree and have often had the same thought. Everyone recommends rescues or re-homes these days. It breaks my heart to see birds in need of second (or third, or fourth . . .) homes, but it's reached the point lately where I'm hoping in a generation or so we don't end up with the opposite problem: people wanting birds but none out there because breeding them went out of fashion and has become a lost art."

Sadly I think human nature will stop that from ever becoming a reality-but it's a lovely thought. There will always be breeders, and in some cases it's a good thing. Natural habitat destruction and poaching are decimating wild populations in some cases-if we didn't have breeders of some types of birds there might not be many left period. As long as some are in captivity there is hope those may be able to replenish the wild when the numbers get too low to recover on their own.

 

[Ann333]

Oh Fruitloop is so cute!!!!!

 

[Neeko]

They said they will call me if someone shows interest in him. Its pretty much a done deal I just dont want to rush things.

 

[Flboy]

My thing with a re home. I want someone who needs me as badly as I need them!

 

[Ann333]

I a gree Flboy.However, every bird NEEDS a good home. It shouldn't matter if it is the first home or the fifth home.

 

[Irishj9]

You dont say whether you have another parrot or any parrot experience.

Caiques are very strong willed ( I have 11) and should never be your first bird, of whatever age