ClaireBear

I am owned by an eclectus parrot named Cash. You are very right in the fact that Eclectus are very different than any other kinds of parrots. I am not sure if I am able to post this here but someone will delete it if not okay but the best forum for Eclectus information is LandOfVos.com . Carolyn Swicegood runs the site and it holds a wealth of knowledge of all things Eclectus as this site does for greys. Please feel free to PM me with any questions you may have. When I got Cash we could not touch him at all. He has evolved into a wonderful bird but still a very independent boy. Hope this helps!

Here she is in all her glory! She is now fully weaned about about 5 mos old. <br><br>Post edited by: TalonSis, at: 2008/07/17 17:22

I have 3 tattoos. A bull on my hip as I am a Taurus, some tribal on my lower back and this on my foot. It is a plumeria flower with the words "I AM I" around it. My brother has these words on his chest and it kinda means I am who I am, take it or leave it.

I have one for my cockatoo and he doesn't mind it at all. It actually fits more comfortably than a harness does and he doesn't even notice at all. I only use it when I bring him down to my living room where I don't want him poopin on my couch.

I will definately do that. It would be great to meet Dudley in person! Good luck with him!

Congratulations on your baby! I am very near you..Is your baby at Pet Paradise with Sally? If so, you are lucky. She is a wonderful lady and raises fabulous birds! If so, I am sure that I will see you or your baby there sometime as I get most of my food and supplies from there! Best of luck with your new little one!

Welcome to the forum. I too am owned by an ekkie! A VOS Marie male named Cash...Much different than my experience thus far with my grey but enjoyable nonetheless. Hope you enjoy the forum as I have!

What are those sores around her neck? Are they just the skin coloration or is she a picker? Just wondering

I would recommend an eclectus as well. They are wonderful companion birds and do not have any dust or dander as they have an oil preening gland and not dust.

Well I came home and she was being so cute and trying so hard (under supervision) that I had to take some pics! And does anyone see what I mean about the purplish tint she has?

It's a she, her name is Violet. I got the DNA test back a couple of days ago. She also is "chicken scratching" all the time. I'm assuming thats normal

8 Weeks Old...Perching, Eating lots of different foods. Doesn't want 2PM Feeding...Loves to be pet and cuddled. A lot more active!

My goffin's cockatoo loves to play on the grate in his cage and roll over and play with foot toys. I buy a fleece blanket (a big cheap like $3.00 one) (no strings) and cut it into manageable pieces like 1" X 1" and put it on top of the grate. He loves it and I just throw out the piece when it gets dirty. I probably spend like $6 a month on the blankets. I have always assumed that this was safe but I am sure someone more experienced could verify that.

I knew it too. I have all boys and something was different. A sweetness I suppose that only a little girl can have.

GIRL...The little baby congo is a little girl...named Violet!

7 weeks old

I am 23 years old today! 9:09AM EST to be exact!

Here's a couple with my real camera...Much better pictures

No problem.....I would post a million if it wouldn't get annoying :)I am already so in love with the little guy!

6 Weeks old

Yes actually I did. When I went back a few more times and held all three, I still chose him. He let me hold him and pet his head (probably b/c he was tired but heh )

I most likely will at a point where they are close to being sexually mature just in case of egg binding and things of that nature

Nope, I just call him a boy...No Idea, it doesn't really matter. I call them all boys and the only one I'm sure about is my eclectus.I'll know if they lay an egg! His name is OPIE so it could go either way!

Well he is home now and thanks to all of Dave007's help, is doing great!! 6 weeks old Playing with first toy and those fun little things called cheerios! See all my pretty reds!!

<br><br>Post edited by: ClaireBear, at: 2008/04/21 21:45