We've decided on a Meyers

[chickymonkey]

I've been over in the conure forum for a bit...we researched GCC, crimson bellied as well as Pionus. In the end, we've decided the Meyers is for us.

Now to find a breeder...that is proving harder than I thought! I would much prefer to have a bird pick me, but I can't find a breeder within 1000 miles of me!

Can anyone give me some helpful tips? What size cage do you recommend? We've been looking at a corner cage, 25x37x41. What about food? Do you feed mostly pellet and supplement with seed? Fresh foods?

We chose the Meyers because we heard they made a good family bird, weren't a one person bird, playful but able to chill out on their own, fairly quiet and not as nippy as the GCC. I love the green cheeks, but the stories of them being demanding and nippiness scared me off.

I'd love to hear about your Meyers and what you think of them!

 

[Pookamama]

Ohh, where are you at? There's two Meyers for sale on Portland, Oregon's craigslist. they sound like real sweeties, talk a little bit, friendly. They were a breeding pair but she says they stayed tame even while breeding.

 

[chickymonkey]

I'm in Northern CA...and you gave me an idea and I found one on Craigslist about 150 miles from me. I worry about getting an adult bird though and training him out of bad habits or neglect. We do have a daughter and were thinking a new baby would take to all of us more. Still, I emailed to ask how he was...

 

[chickymonkey]

Oooo! I found a 5 month old about 200 mi away on CL! Thanks for the idea!

 

[Pookamama]

Ohh, lucky!
I have been searching for a long time for a second Timneh on craigslist. They are few and far between. Although this is the first time I've seen a Meyers anywhere-they are really rare in this area. You are much luckier in Cali-although some of the CL prices for birds are outrageous.

Let us know how it goes!!