I'm Back! What bird?

[Jez]

I had a BCC and she was just such a total sweetie! And yes, a great talker! My new Grey reminds me of her personality wise. I would definitely recommend them.

My Nanday is more of a playful clown. She goes from activity to activity constantly all day. She is also bossy and will try to dominate someone if she can. I haven't had a Jenday but understand personality wise they are similar to Nandays.

But each bird is unique so you can't always assume it will be one way or another. And perhaps if I had gotten Rowdy before she was 8 months old she would be more of a cuddle bunny. You do have to love them each for who they are.

Thanks! Is there anything behind them talking more or is just a myth/coincidence? It's kinda odd since they're all so closely related.
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I'll be going off to college soon so that's a whole new obstacle. Hopefully I can just get a cheap apartment, but I'll need to see about dorms and pets. As far as I understand not too many allow them :/

 

[Remy]

I have a caique and he's great! He's not clingy, and can entertain himself pretty well, but is also very social.

I was looking at Caiques and they're very nice but as far as I remember over my budget ($1000 range?).

Thanks for the response though, maybe one day I can afford one.

Anyone else?

Yeah, they're expensive if you get them from a pet store. Puck's previous owner paid $1400 for him!!! I've seen ads for baby caiques from breeders though, and they're more in the $500-700 range (give or take), which is still a lot, but it's a lot better than what pet stores charge.

I was lucky to find him on Craigslist, and the nice lady who was rehoming him only asked for $450. She sold his caique buddy, who had an injured foot (healed, just funny looking, I guess) for $250. Maybe if you wait a while, somebody will want to rehome a caique for a good price. Just an idea. I got pretty lucky though.


I almost got a pionus though. That was my second choice. They seem pretty neat.

 

[JensFlock]

I have a blue crowned conure, and he has a great personality, talks and makes his own sentences, and is not a biter.
He sometimes gets a little loud, but not like a sun, and I tell him to speak and not scream and he understands it (and sometimes listens...heehee)
When he's loud, I quietly tell him to stop screaming, and he'll start yelling "stop screaming". I just look at him and say "Alex......" and he'll quietly say "sorrrrrry".
I think that you might at least research them and see if they are a good fit for you.

 

[roxynoodle]

Most long time owners of BCs think they talk well. Why might they talk better than other conures? I don't think anyone knows. Some amazon species talk better than the others as well.

They do have a piercing screech they make to express joy. They only seem to do it once or twice a day though. My cat would make mine shut up by running up to her and glaring at her when she did it. It always worked. I never minded it, but some people do.

I think it would be hard to keep any of the aratinga conures in an apartment though. They all have at least one loud screech. A GC would be better.

 

[ann]

Have you considered a princess of whales parakeet they are about the size of a conure, very sweetvan gentle, pretty quiet, and moderately priced. And they have a beautiful tie died color to them, sorry I didn't want to interupt the whole conure thing I just thought I should suggest it

 

[mnkeastman]

Have you considered a princess of whales parakeet they are about the size of a conure, very sweetvan gentle, pretty quiet, and moderately priced. And they have a beautiful tie died color to them, sorry I didn't want to interupt the whole conure thing I just thought I should suggest it

never heard of this bird before so had to look it up. Very pretty thanks for the suggestion

 

[Jez]

I have a blue crowned conure, and he has a great personality, talks and makes his own sentences, and is not a biter.
He sometimes gets a little loud, but not like a sun, and I tell him to speak and not scream and he understands it (and sometimes listens...heehee)
When he's loud, I quietly tell him to stop screaming, and he'll start yelling "stop screaming". I just look at him and say "Alex......" and he'll quietly say "sorrrrrry".
I think that you might at least research them and see if they are a good fit for you.

Actually yes this is what I decided on yesterday, they seem the best for me. I need to find out more about my rooming and everything first before I can make the commitment.

 

[Jez]

Most long time owners of BCs think they talk well. Why might they talk better than other conures? I don't think anyone knows. Some amazon species talk better than the others as well.

They do have a piercing screech they make to express joy. They only seem to do it once or twice a day though. My cat would make mine shut up by running up to her and glaring at her when she did it. It always worked. I never minded it, but some people do.

I think it would be hard to keep any of the aratinga conures in an apartment though. They all have at least one loud screech. A GC would be better.

Thanks, I've decided on the BC if I'm able to get anything. Hoping to make some kind of good deal.

 

[IcyWolf]

What part of new york are you from? I am from pa, I can keep an ear out, are you looking for a baby, one that just needs a home, or it doesn't matter?

 

[Jez]

Have you considered a princess of whales parakeet they are about the size of a conure, very sweetvan gentle, pretty quiet, and moderately priced. And they have a beautiful tie died color to them, sorry I didn't want to interupt the whole conure thing I just thought I should suggest it

I did look at them, thank you for the suggestion. I like the Conures a little bit more, they remind more of that exotic feel hahaa

 

[Jez]

What part of new york are you from? I am from pa, I can keep an ear out, are you looking for a baby, one that just needs a home, or it doesn't matter?

Long Island. I'd probably like a baby, I'd like to have it grow up and be good with me and all. THank you!

 

[IcyWolf]

Here's what bird breeders has listed for new york, I was also looking on the long island CL page and found this amazing cage for only $100! I know you don't have your bird yet but this is a steal, I would love to have this!

Bird Breeders in New York NY - BirdBreeders.com - Avian Directory of Available Birds and Bird Breeders

corner parrot cage

Oops, I didn't realize until I posted it that somehow I must have got out of the long island section and ended up in hudson valley, darn.

 

[Jez]

Here's what bird breeders has listed for new york, I was also looking on the long island CL page and found this amazing cage for only $100! I know you don't have your bird yet but this is a steal, I would love to have this!

Bird Breeders in New York NY - BirdBreeders.com - Avian Directory of Available Birds and Bird Breeders

corner parrot cage

Oops, I didn't realize until I posted it that somehow I must have got out of the long island section and ended up in hudson valley, darn.

Thank you!
There's a store by me that's listed there so I'll check it out soon.

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Has anyone ever had a bird through college? I'm wondering if I should wait a couple more years till the near end or after.

 

[roxynoodle]

Mark Marrone is on LI. He owns Parrots of the World pet store. I think he breeds Blue Crowns.

 

[Jez]

Mark Marrone is on LI. He owns Parrots of the World pet store. I think he breeds Blue Crowns.

Yeah he is, actually that's one of my favorite places! I got my Lovebird from him a while ago, is he on this forum? I'm pretty sure he does as well, I was there last week looking around before I was considering BCs, but I'm pretty sure I saw one. It would probably be a little better economically if I can find a breeder going cheaper though, but that's always a plus in case there's no one around.