Getting my first bird soon :)

[Timmah]

Ok, so it's been a while since I first posted in the new members section! I've been doing lots of reading, watching videos, more reading, letting stuff sink in, and also visiting breeders. I've learned a lot, and have found a good breeder who listened to what I was after, and made suggestions based on what I want, and my experience level. I'll probably end up going for a Green Cheeked Conure, a Quaker, or a Kakariki. They all have their own strongpoints, and all appeal in their own ways. The main thing is they're a similar size, and all love interaction (if in different ways!).

The breeder also delivers the bird with cage and toys, and helps you to get your new friend settled at home. They also offer boarding facilities if you go on holidays! I'm happy to pay a bit more for the great service and attention to detail.

Being Winter here in Australia, the breeder has said I'll need to wait for the 'Spring' birds which should be available at the end of August. So in a bit over a month all things going well, I'll be posting up my first birdy pics

 

[SailBoat]

Great to hear that you found a Breeder that is really into providing healthy Parrots and developing good homes for them. Now, its the waiting game. Part of the waiting game is having the strength not to push the Breeder to release the Parrot too early!

 

[Timmah]

Thanks SailBoat yeah, the waiting is hard! I'm using the time in between to get stuff ready... A clicker, some wooden chopsticks, cage, etc. I'm going to start saying hello and goodbye as I leave the house and come home too... It's a bit weird living alone, but good practise hehehe.

 

[SailBoat]

Good idea, might as well start building the crazy 'Bird Person' thing early, that way it will be more natural once your Parrot is home.

As you are getting 'Stuff' for your Parrot, remember that as a young bird, softer woods that they can 'work' is a much better choice. If you can easily dent the wood surface with a finger nail that would be a good first choice. Having a softer wood helps develop an interest in their playing /working it. Same with early toys, they need to believe that they can easily take it apart. This really helps in developing early self-entertainment skills!

Remember that 'bird safe' natural branches are a better choice since their surface shape is much easier on their pads. Worth talking with your breeder about diameter, but I would recommend one or two 38 mm branches along with the more standard small diameter for your Parrot choice.

FYI: Somethings that you will do as a 'Bird Person' should not be shared with 'None Bird People.' They just will not get it!

Please keep us updated!