Budman17r Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I unfortunately have to give away my parrot. My son (Who is two) has been bitten twice by this bird (he's to darn stubborn to stop). We've already constructed a "guard" around the cage but sadly my two year old will work around the guard. Tracy is about 8 years old and has bonded (as I'm sure he will again). He's very used to change and resillient with multiple animals and people. He was given to me by a neighbor. I come to here first because I'd rather an enthusiast take him then a complete stranger. I live in Saint Louis, Mo. I can take pictures on request. Cage needs a thorough cleaning, and about a months supply of food with him. I ask that this would be a forever home. You would have to come pick him and the cage up. (Would need some sort of carrier.).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 All parrots occasionally bite but it is up to us to "read" when this is about to happen, sadly it is not uncommon for parrots to take a disliking to young childen and personally I wouldn't recommend a young child being in close contact with one. Is your parrot a grey? How long have you had him? How sad that he has to be re-homed again. I hope you can find a good home for him and he can finally become settled and secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm sorry to hear you have to give up your grey. I hope you find the right new parront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerc25 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I wish I could help Tracy out. Parrots bite and will always bite. Even if it is a bird who rarely bites, they still eventually bite. I know and accept that with my bird. He makes me bleed alot less ofen than he makes me smile and laugh. I am sure that you love Tracy and do not want to part with him. I re-read your previous post about when you were able to start interacting with him again. I wish that you all were able to keep the baby away from the bird until he is old enough to understand not to touch the bird. If you could get another year or two your son would be old enough to understand not to touch him. My 6 year old nephew is scared of my bird even though he has never been bitten. He loves to watch him and talk to him but he has been told not to touch or he could be bitten extremely hard. Any forum members near that could take Tracy? I really do hope he finds a forever home this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisbird Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Hi Everyone, I'm Tracy's new human...well one of them. So far he is enjoying Memphis life with us. Budman did a wonderful job loving this bird because he has been so sweet since he came to live with us. I've been reading this forum for a while and finally signed up when I saw Tracy listed. My gut said this was the bird for us! It was a nine-hour round trip drive but so worth it for our new member of the flock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecodweeb Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I am glad Tracy found a forever home in Memphis Be sure to take him out to overton park during the summer, he'll appreciate the experience given Budman's description of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Hi memphisbird! So glad you gave Tracy a forever home. Please introduce yourself in the Welcome Room so that everyone can say Hi and get to know you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 It is funny how they can select and direct the right human at the right time some times. So pleased Tracy found a wonderful new home and a new star-congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiesmum Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I love a happy ending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Too bad this member has not been back to give us an update on Tracy and how it is going, hope all is great for this bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringosmom Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Oh PLEASE, keep Tracy and NEVER give her up! She has been through enough in her life already, being given away already which is sooo stressful for these litle guys or gals. I am very glad she found you or you found her and I hope with all of my heart it is a forever home this time. God bless and keep all of you safe, Diana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringosmom Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'm new at this site and so far my posts haven't been posted. I'll try again. Please don't ever give awat Tracy!She has been through enough in her little life already. These little guys or gals can't take very much stress, especially like being given away, being moved from home to home. My Grey, Ringo is 11 and will be with me forever and I hope that Tracy will be with you forever too. After Hurricane Wilma, he totally stopped talking for years. He had a vocabulary of about 600 words and now since he started talking again about 1 1/2 years ago he only says about 20 words and rarely at that but he is here to stay. God bless and keep all of you, Diana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I see you Ringo's mom it just takes a little bit to see them sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftsmaster Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 You just don't take him out. You have to consider it's nature (bird not human). Parrots are supposed to live in a free environment, but this seems not to be the case since impossible is almost nothing. Most commonly, your parrot bites when he’s being removed from a familiar perch, the inside of his cage or from the top of the cage. Don’t be too concerned, because this situation can be easily remedied with an improved technique. This experience will also diminish as you practice the “step-up” practice in territory that may be unfamiliar to your baby. If you’ve already experienced occasional nipping, you’ll want to make sure that you keep good eye contact with your bird. Present the hand on which he’ll be stepping below him.Just as the “prompt hand” approaches, present an unfamiliar object with the other hand, but keep it out of his reach. Now you can give the “step up” command (with the other hand. Follow this with “Be a good bird.” Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Hodges Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I unfortunately have to give away my parrot. My son (Who is two) has been bitten twice by this bird (he's to darn stubborn to stop). We've already constructed a "guard" around the cage but sadly my two year old will work around the guard. Tracy is about 8 years old and has bonded (as I'm sure he will again). He's very used to change and resillient with multiple animals and people. He was given to me by a neighbor. I come to here first because I'd rather an enthusiast take him then a complete stranger. I live in Saint Louis, Mo. I can take pictures on request. Cage needs a thorough cleaning, and about a months supply of food with him. I ask that this would be a forever home. You would have to come pick him and the cage up. (Would need some sort of carrier.).. I will keep him forever if my son-in-law will come and get him. What type of parrot is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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