Heeellooo!

[Yuutachi]

Thought I'd drop an introduction, since I will probably be posting questions every once in awhile!

I am currently the proud owner of a Green Cheek Conure named Zuko. He is a spunky little guy, who has a true sense of little bird syndrome!

My other bird Coco, is a Ducorps Cockatoo; The biggest cuddler we have ever had, besides when he is in one of his, "moods." He is about a year and a half old, and since he had bought him when he was very cage-bound he is not too keen on stepping up, but truly loves to be pet, and have his wing-pits scratched!

 

[Featheredsamurai]

Welcome, your birds are so cute!

 

[Yuutachi]

Welcome, your birds are so cute!

Thank you very much! They are both sweethearts, but not quite to eachother xD My Greencheek tries to go after the cockatoo every once inawhile xD;

 

[antoinette]

Welcome
Your flock is beautiful
Enjoy our awesome forum

Thanks for sharing those gorgeous pic's

 

[MikeyTN]

Welcome to the forum!!! Beautiful babies you've got there!!!!

 

[noblemacaw]

Welcome to the form. I know all about cuddling while on the computer. My RFM Valentino is a shoulder cuddler also my boy likes to "hug" with his wings. He is "hugging" my ear while snuggling here.

I love parrot affection. Look forward to hearing stories about your flock and seeing more pictures.

 

[Farhan213]

Welcome to our forum..

Wonderful pics. Why don't you add its owner in pictures.

 

[Yuutachi]

Welcome to our forum..

Wonderful pics. Why don't you add its owner in pictures.

Haha, Well I'm usually the one taking the pictures so I usually only get the chance when one of them are spending some time with my sister!

 

[Yuutachi]

Welcome to the form. I know all about cuddling while on the computer. My RFM Valentino is a shoulder cuddler also my boy likes to "hug" with his wings. He is "hugging" my ear while snuggling here.

I love parrot affection. Look forward to hearing stories about your flock and seeing more pictures.

Thats precious! Coco just likes to either sit on my shoulder and rest his head against mine, or sit on top of his cage and coo; He's definitively the quietest bird I've ever owned! Nothing like my Green Cheek, he loves to roll onto his back and just kind of lounge up against your hand, sweetest little dude in the world, super jealous though xD

 

[MonicaMc]

Zuko.... Avatar?


Great pics of your two birds!!!! Zuko really has a green head, though!!! What's the top of his tail like?

 

[Yuutachi]

Zuko.... Avatar?


Great pics of your two birds!!!! Zuko really has a green head, though!!! What's the top of his tail like?

Yes, Avatar! Named him after his, "I will rule over everything," kind of attitude! The top of his tail is a mix of red and green though, mostly red o:

 

[MonicaMc]

I'm wondering if Zuko might be a maroon bellied conure, or a hybrid of maroon bellied and green cheek... since green cheeks typically don't have green heads!


Whatever he is, he's cute! And that's an awesome reason to give him the name! Love it!

 

[Yuutachi]

I'm wondering if Zuko might be a maroon bellied conure, or a hybrid of maroon bellied and green cheek... since green cheeks typically don't have green heads!


Whatever he is, he's cute! And that's an awesome reason to give him the name! Love it!

Its always a possibility! I bought him from my local pet store, but the color of his head has gotten darker as time has passed.

 

[MonicaMc]

Do you have photos that show his tail, too?

 

[Yuutachi]

Do you have photos that show his tail, too?

Probably the best picture I have is;

 

[Yuutachi]

I've also read alot about not cuddling your cockatoo too much.. but I don't think I can help it right now, He's basically hugging me. <3

 

[Featheredsamurai]

The thing you want to be careful about with cuddling a 'too is accidentally sexually stimulating them. Parrots don't touch each other anywhere other than the head and neck, and maybe upper breast unless they are mates or bonded(on their way to becoming mates)

Just make sure you are very aware of your too's body language, to much excitement you should stop.

Super cute pic :heart:

 

[Yuutachi]

The thing you want to be careful about with cuddling a 'too is accidentally sexually stimulating them. Parrots don't touch each other anywhere other than the head and neck, and maybe upper breast unless they are mates or bonded(on their way to becoming mates)

Just make sure you are very aware of your too's body language, to much excitement you should stop.

Super cute pic :heart:

I am aware, and make sure to pay attention to his body language, He is very calm though and I have never seen him become excited while being pet

 

[WannaBeAParrot]

Hi. Welcome to this great forum. Your fids look like such cute cuddle-bugs.

 

[MonicaMc]

Very cute pic of your 'too!

And Zuko is a maroon bellied conure, or a maroon bellied x green cheek hybrid!


Here's two pictures (different birds in each image) showing the difference, kind of, between the two species. (the black marks on the green cheeks are not normal, btw!)
natureparrots | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
natureparrots | Flickr - Photo Sharing!


If the link works, the bird on the branch in the front is supposedly a hybrid between the two.
https://sphotos-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1011836_406931422750692_835949940_n.jpg



I'm guessing Zuko might be a hybrid because his head is darker. Don't know if you want to get in contact with the store/breeder about it, though?