dorisandfids

Are there any members on this site who have geriatric parrots - or are they all pretty much just young birds? It would be great to hear some stories about some of our senior parrot friends.<br><br>Post edited by: dorisandfids, at: 2009/03/14 17:52

Sounds very suspicious to me too. I would be cautious if I were you. If you are looking into adopting a parrot you should check with the avian vets in your area. I found my Layla through my vet and she has been wonderful. Also, there are lots of older birds up for adoption on the internet. Yes, kijiji has a lot of older birds up for adoption - just skip through the breeder postings - and you should be able to find a lot of adoptable birds needing a good home.

Very telling of our society. Anyway, my Layla is unswappable.

I think I am going to get Layla some stuffed animals. Hopefully this will help with her plucking.

He is probably just scared. I would just give it some time.

I just wanted to remind everybody that with the economy in a tailspin that many people are losing their pets along with their homes. There are lots of parrots and other pets for adoption. Consider checking out the classified section of newspapers and even check with your vet (that is where I got my Layla). You will be richly rewarded for your effort by taking in a special pet who has lost their home or is about ready to lose their home. A close friend of mine now has been convinced that she must adopt a bird now too and she is scouring www.kijiji.com hourly to find just the right bird. She is hoping to get one that is plucked too that she can help out. Her husband is already in the process of building a flight cage for their future bird or birds! :laugh: Regards, Doris

Hello again. Thanks for all the pointers. :lol: I do have some good news. Layla is no longer squawking or having her tantrums like she had for the first week. She seems to know that she has a home here and has decided it is okay to get comfortable and settle down. She is starting to whistle and make clicking sounds and she loves to imitate the phone ringing. I was told she knows how to talk, and I assume I will here her talking soon. I can't wait. I saw her pluck when she first got home, but I haven't seen her pluck lately. I am hoping she will quit altogether. I leave her cage door open when I am at home, but she has not came out yet. She is a shy little girl. I am going to give her the freedom to fly. Her last owners clipped her wings and I feel this is partly why she plucks. Her last owners were smokers and I also believe this contributed to her plucking. No smoke here and NO SMOKING ALLOWED. Thanks for all your advice and I will be stopping by to give you more breaking news. :lol: Regards, Doris<br><br>Post edited by: dorisandfids, at: 2009/02/25 20:16

Hi everyone. My name is Doris and I have just adopted a ten year old grey named Layla. I just couldn't refuse her when my vet called to tell me that she had been abandoned at his clinic. She is a squawker and a plucker, so I am guessing that her old owner's were just in over their heads. They had tried to find her a home, but no one was willing to take in Layla. I am guessing because of her plucking. They did agree to pay the vet bill (she was tested to tyr to determine what was causing the plucking and it was not health related). They asked the vet to try to find her a home, so that is where I come in. I also have two doves, Lovey and Dovey and I have three finches, Carol, Candy, and Caren. They are society finches. Anyway, I am hoping to get some help with fixing Layla's plucking predicament and also would like some pointers as to what to do to combat her squawking. :dry: Good thing I live out in the counry!! No neighbors to complain! Regards, Doris