Mustache parakeet

[Marnie]

i have been thinking of getting this bird i found on craigslist. she is a very pretty female Mustache parakeet. i don't know much about them but i did have a pair of ringnecks and i think they are similar.
i also did some on line research and they sound like a nice bird.
anybody know anything about them? pros/ cons?

i have to make decision soon before someone else buys her. i am going to speak to the owner on the phone sometime today i hope.
her reason for selling is she has too many birds and wants to downsize.
my question is why did she pick this one to part with?

decisions decisions

 

[_Cass_]

Well I personally, would go for it. I got Toulouse of Kijiji from a family who met me at the mall, who then gave her to me. She was in a small cardboard box, with some holes and wood shavings. Imagine what other home she would have gone to if not with me? I am sure there may be a good home, but who knows? They lady wasn't even concerned about my eperience. She just handed me the box and asked for the money and left.
I would think that the reason she would pick this bird would be that she is not too attached to it? Maybe you could ask her. Just follow what your heart says

Heres some info on Mustache Parakeets:
Mustached Parakeets
http://www.berkscountybirdclub.com/index_files/Small%20Asiatic%20Parrots.pdf

 

[parrotqueen]

I say go for it! Mustache parakeets aren't very common in the pet trade, and are very beautiful, so she won't last long.

From what I've read, they're peaceful and fun little birds. I actually had the pleasure to meet one recently, and he was so sweet.

Try these links too: Mustached Parakeets, Moustached Parakeet Birds, and Mustached / Moustached / Java-moustached Parakeets: Species information and Photos.

Hope this helps you!

 

[Marnie]

thanks for the links, the more i read about them the more i like them.
her name is Skittles. i was unable to contact her owner so i will try again tomorrow.
something us just drawing me to her, even though she is 100miles away i feel i need to make a day trip