LisaM Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 So I was just sitting online and happened upon this site tonight. I've been reading through the forum (as well as noticing the IM's...both are equally interesting ) and thought I'd actually join and visit more in the future. Quick intro: My name is Lisa. I am married and have two kids and 3 "fids"...12 y/o CAG - Kenya, 9 y/o male Eclectus - Max, and 3 y/o female Eclectus - Katie. I am halfway through a fantastic online course about behavior (Dr. Susan Friedman's Living and Learning with Parrots) which has been fantastic. Many, many "palm strike to the forehead" moments. Live in Minnesota. All three parrots are from previous homes and are absolutely fantastic. Very few issues. Great with every member of the family including the kids and the dog...they enjoy each other but only from a minimum distance of about 5 feet. I look forward to reading more (I'll probably be up 1/2 the night now...thanks to you guys! :-)) TTFN, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CursingLlama Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Welcome to the crazy zone. Lots of great people and tons of good information here at your disposal... thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself and don't be a stranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Hello and welcome to the family, Lisa, glad you could join us and we look forward to hearing more about your flock. Yes please read thru the many threads on various topics for lots of useful information and if you have any specific questions please just ask, we will do our best to get you an answer and help you in any way we can. Thats commendable of you to take in rehomed birds and there are a lot of them out there mostly because too many people get them before they find out what they have gotten themselves into and that is sad. And they have adjusted well which means you are doing something right. If you would like to post a picture of your grey or even of all three, we would love to see them. We love to look at pictures here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 I'll try to post pics her, but if it doesn't work they're on my profile anyway. Oops - wrong bird...i'll try again.<br><br>Post edited by: LisaM, at: 2007/10/20 06:29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Here's Kenya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Geez - you'd think I'd never been on a computer before...I'll try again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 I give up. Pics can be viewed on my profile. I'll figure it out someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tari Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Welcome Lisa!! Sounds like you have done a wonderful act in rescuing those FIDs :-) I'll bet they have brought much joy to your home and vice versa. Looking forwards to hearing more from you and your adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Lisa - Dr. Friedmans course sounds interesting and it seems she tours and speaks at bird clubs etc. I love her comment: "When asked how she became interested in working with companion parrots in particular, Susan explains with a wink, "I have always loved working with juvenile delinquents!" So true!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Thanks for your note! We (hubby and I) researched parrorts since my son was about 1 and were going to wait until my son was 8 before bringing one into the home...but it didn't happen that way. We had the first two join our family last summer and then our most recent little girl (female eclectus) just about a month ago. My son is 6 now (daughter is 9) and both kids are very responsible and respectful of the birds, know how to interact with them, etc. My daughter is even asking me to help explain my online course homework to her in terms a 9 year old can understand so she can be a better parrot guardian also. We have been very, very lucky in that they all have fantastic temperaments. I'm taking the course in the hopes of keeping it that way...things have gotten even better already. I knew it would be interesting, fun and a lot of work to have a parrot in the house, but I never expected (despite reading a ton) the depth of the relationship that would develop with each and every one. I went to a one-day seminar here in MN two weeks ago and it was great. It was Dr. Friedman and then another doctor who talked about feather destructive behaviors and then a woman who "free flies" her cockatoos (to each his own, but I would NEVER get comfortable with that). She had an interesting story though. I'll stop rambling on and on now...gotta go post a question to the board! :-) Warmest regards, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevval Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Lisa Welcome to the forum!! You'll love it here, it's like a big family! Sorry you were having trouble posting pictures, we like to see lots of photos!! Valerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Lisa welcome here I am glad you joined. There is a temporary problem with placing photos, and I hope it will be solved soon so that I can see yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrap Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hello Lisa, welcome to the family and glad to have you join us. Look forward to reading your posts. Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaM Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thank you all. In the two days (has it really only been two days?) I've been on the board I have learned, laughed and have even teared up over some of the posts. Now I'm going to have to wean myself off a bit in order to go back to work tomorrow! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyard Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Welcome to the board Lisa. I know that you will enjoy it as much as I truly have. I have found it a blessing to find this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Good to have you with us. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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