Hi to all the Parronts!

[Sanger]

Hello! I've been lurking and reading for weeks now but figured I had better introduce myself and get involved. I currently have a single bird - an adorable 4 year old lutino budgie boy named Peeps - but I am looking to find a new friend or two now that my human child is in school.

I want to rescue instead of buy from a breeder, and I'm still undecided as to what kind of bird friend I'm looking for. I know I'm nearing 40 and I would sooner bond with a middle-aged parrot than a baby, if I can find the right one. I love my little Peeps and we are tightly bonded, but I have always admired the larger birds and dreamed of bonding with one. I've had a few budgies, a cockatiel and a green-cheek conure over the years, and I feel ready to take on a new challenge.

How much challenge? Well, I'm not sure yet. I'm waiting to see what comes along, but I have been researching amazons, greys and macaws and learning about their different characteristics and pros and cons. I am a very patient, low-key person and I have a knack with birds (and horses), and I have a great deal of time and energy to devote to a new companion when the right one shows up. So, I'll keep lurking, and learning, and checking rescue sites until things fall into place and I meet the One (lol, but you know what I mean, I'm sure). I'm in no rush, and prefer to be as educated as I can be before making a new commitment.

I have no experience with anything larger than a conure, so I am hoping to hook up with a local rescue, shelter or owner that is willing to let me get some one-on-one interaction with the big guys. I'm not afraid of beaks, but I do have a healthy respect for them.

 

[RavensGryf]

Welcome! We'd love to see a pic of your boy Peeps. The lutinos are beautiful . I also love budgies, and actually they weren't my first birds, they are more of a recent interest.

As far as being concerned of the size of your next companion, I've had larger birds than I have now, and they weren't necessarily more of a challenge than some are now. It really depends on the individual. Good luck with your research and keep us posted as to what happens!

 

[Sanger]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm working on figuring out how to put pictures in posts. Meanwhile, I put a picture of him in my profile.

 

[Sanger]

 

[RavensGryf]

Oh he's cute!! I love his fluffy head look

 

[RavensGryf]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm working on figuring out how to put pictures in posts. Meanwhile, I put a picture of him in my profile.

Photobucket is the best (easiest) way to post pics here. It's compatible with any computer or device.

Do you want that pic by your username as your avatar? If so you can do that through UserCP or I can do it for you.

 

[Sanger]

Thanks - I forgot about photobucket. Peeps is a sweet little guy, and very funny. He's learned to say his name "Peeeeeeper peeper peeps!", "such a pretty bird!", "You're so pretty", "You're a good boy", "Emma Joan" (my niece), and a whole lot of things that sound like words but I can't quite make it out. We're currently working on 'good morning' but he hasn't said it yet.

 

[RavensGryf]

I love talking budgies!! Mine don't talk.

 

[Sanger]

This is the first one I've had that did. He started with Peeeeper peeps and just kept picking up new words as I repeated them over a course of weeks. He's got a hilariously cute little voice!

 

[Flboy]

So awesome and welcome!

 

[Allee]

Welcome to the forums! Peeps is adorable, I love hearing budgies talk, mine only speak in their own language.

 

[SailBoat]

Hi and Welcome!

Thank-you, for considering rehoming an older parrot.

Commonly, each specific parrot forum will have the first or first couple of Posts that have been found to be on help in understanding / working with that specific species. They are well worth reading and in many cases re-reading before you get the parrot, once you have the parrot and after the first few months of having that parrot.

There are advantages to offering to help-out at a rescue center to allow you time to visit with, work (clearing-up and feeding) and learn the reality of different species and just as important different parrots. You will obtain a very real idea of what fits you best.

Rehoming must be a 'life long' commitment. There will be days that you will not progress at all and a week later, maybe even take a couple of steps backwards, and than a small step forward. If you target developing a trust bond with every action, rewards will come your way.

So, take your time. Find what will work for you. When you find a parrot that opens up to you, open up to her or him.

Now, before your start, read 'Rescue Bird/Adoption Centers' Post in the Rescue Forum, FIRST!

Enjoy!