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Always get the biggest cage that you can comfortably afford. I would say you should try to get the eclectus used to a cage, try a little everyday for short periods, as when she gets comfortable with it, she will view it as her safe haven. Just my 2 cents.

Please let us know when you find him, and you will. I can only imagine how horrible this must be. Try to stay positive, can you keep your window open for him? If he is familiar with sitting in the window he is liable to come back to familiar surroundings. The toy in the window someone mentioned is a good idea too. I hope he comes home soon.

Thank you- Impressive, most say stupid or crazy. I say whatever>>><<< 9-large to medium and 3- small but yes, twelve is quite the undertaking, never a dull or idle minute. If I were rich as I would like to be they would have all of the best of everything, but as it stands I give them the best food I can afford which, as we all know is of many different opinions and ideals. Everyone does have a large cage for the particular species, make most everything I can as far as toys, enrichment and entertainment items. I have made just about, let me rephrase that, have tried to make just about anything you could possibly make yourself. Give them all the love and attention I possibly can. A few less would be ideal, but I don't think I could choose and don't want to. I am dreaming of a great outdoor aviary, (saving for materials and doing it myself). I am still researching the best configurations and cost of materials and in some instances where to purchase these items from. I could go on and on. I will post some pics soon.

Thank you-glad to have joined you all. I left off a couple by mistake. I have quite a big flock, each and everyone wonderful in thier own unique way and lots and lots of work as everyone here can attest to. I am located in Oklahoma, love all animals not just birds. Just a little more info for what it is worth. Ziggy-Congo African Grey Kiera-Congo African Grey Ozzy-Blue & Gold Mccaw Showggie-Green Wing Mccaw Big Red-Mulican Cockatoo Babie-Umbrella Cockatoo Nicholas-Umbrella Cockatoo Joe-Yellow Head Amazon Sasha-Female Eclectus Petey-Green Quaker Buckwheat-Blue Quaker Borris-Green Quaker

I am new to this forum and to forums in general, I wanted to join because no one I know seems to understand how important my birds are to me, so I guess I am just looking for others who understand. I have 2 African Greys, 3 Cockatoos, 2 Mccaws, 1 eclectus (female) and 2 quakers. A few have been rescues (so to speak). They are my world, and would be very sad without them. I don't have any human children, sadly. I look forward to getting to know you all and share stories and information.