siobha9

You have raised some very valid questions here Tari. And I suppose there are varying degrees of MBS! I am sure most of have our limits and know what they are. I for one, will never have a cockatoo or a Macaw for different reasons. I will never have a cockatoo because I KNOW I couldnt give them the attention that they would need and still keep my other babies happy. And I will never have a Macaw because I am afraid of their beak Then there are different reasons why people take on a new bird. Maybe they do it for the love of the new bird, well obviously this must be a factor to some degree else why would you take the bird;) ? But there are other reasons. Maybe its because our Greys are one person birds and another member of the family wants a relationship like that with a bird. That was the case in my family for 2 of my birds. Birds did not evolve to need human interaction, therefore some birds do better without it. I have small birds who are very happy little guys but who do not need, or want handling by me. I give them toys, I give them food and water and I let them play with each other. I don't consider that these little guys are suffering for want of my giant hand in their face on a daily basis! But most of all I gave them playmates of their own kind. I know for sure that there are individuals out there who get birds just to say they have bird X or Bird Y. But I honestly dont believe that those types of people are on a site like this one. Those kinds of people are probably not interested in enriching their birds lives, and in looking for help to interact with them. So why would they be reading a forum like this? I consider the members of this forum to be the elite in bird owners for the most part. And I truly believe that if a bird is plucking, or biting, or whatever, that our members, with the support from the rest of us, have the best possible chance of improving that birds quality of life. However.... having said all that.... each and every time someone considers taking in another bird, they should definitely reflect on the questions you raise regarding vet bills, space and whether they need interaction, and whether you can give it!

Another little video of my caique. He sings completely off key along with the whistle, and then tries to play it himself!

No, his grandmother died last week so he is still terribly upset. Poor kid. That is partly why we are having so many practices - to keep him occupied.

Ok I must confess the jungle metaphor has been used to describe my house more than once! If anyone is interested, here a few members of the Trad group practising.... my daughter on flute and my son is on guitar... Note the dog fight at the end <br><br>Post edited by: siobha9, at: 2008/05/02 15:23

Yes that one works too, in both directions. That's how I got Beaker the caique. Told my hubby the story of how he had been neglected, and kept in the garden shed, embellished the story a little and next thing you know I am en route to pick him up

Or just two....

Tari has a link in the first post.... click on that!

That is awful. Kids have a lot to answer for. Mine taught Liath to say Shut Up. I am ignoring her and hoping she stops saying it soon

{Feel-good-0002006E} Good joke Judy.... putting cleaning and men in the same sentence :)

Well I did try dressing them up as garden gnomes and putting for sale signs around their necks... but that didnt work. And the problem is they are so big now they know their way around public transport so they would be able to find their way home if I just dumped them somewhere. My daughter learned the Childline number when she was 6 Any time I got mad at her she'd say Remember Mam, 1800 666 666!!!!

Still off topic... but when is your wedding? So exciting... A Hyacinth would be an amazing gift, but sure cant you wait and give him one after the honeymoon? That'll give you more time to find one

I manage to fool all my neighbours... but I couldnt fool you guys for long (I hope none of my neighbours are reading this )

You two are so mean! You laugh at me, and I won't be able to put my head outside my front door in future. I have lived here for 4 years and have managed to fool all my neighbours into thinking I am NICE with lovely well mannered children....... Well that little charade just got blown out of the water

I am soooo embarrassed. Yesterday my two kids had a huge screaming row, which Liath enthusiastically joined in. My son got really mad at Liath as well and kept telling her to Shut up. I sent them to their rooms and thought that was the end of the story. Until today.... I had 10 members of an under 15's Traditional Music group over to practice this afternoon. And after about an hour Liath got used to them and started shouting Shut Up Shut Up. Of course the kids were laughing at her and Liath got louder and louder. I just know these kids are going to go home and tell their parents that I taught my parrot to say Shut Up!:blush:

judygram wrote: I didnt even notice the leg!!! I couldnt get past the eyes :ohmy:

Failte Pammy I am Siobhan from Ireland! Where are you from? I am in the midlands. I am sure you will have lots of fun and learn loads here! Slan go Foill!

{Feel-good-0002006E} Very good mas... you definitely need some karma for that one

Surely he can find someone in Europe to buy a bird as beautiful as a Hyacinth, and I cant imagine anyone who owns one, wouldnt know their value? My vote is its a scam....

Welcome Home Tari! We look forward to the competition

HeatherStrella wrote: When she says "Look Mom, No hands" Then you really need to be scared! Great pictures as always <br><br>Post edited by: siobha9, at: 2008/05/01 09:47

Loofa... that picture is scary

If it makes you feel any better I went away for a week last year. Liath stayed at home with hubby and kids under strict instructions not to let her out because she is mean to all of them. They chatted to her and gave her the odd grape and she was fine. Loved me to death when I came home! I thought that was better than them having to towel her to get her back into the cage.

Fair play to the little guy for staying there for 77 pictures And the light is very effective! I wouldnt have the patience. I admire you!

Wow! Are you a professional... or just playing with photos? Its VERY impressive... And Topaz is gorgeous too of course! (It is Topaz isnt it?)

S/he just kind of blends in with all the cuddly toys So adorable! Congratulations mum!