the new arrival

[mandiskem]

hey all just to let u know i picked up the new arrival yesterday .his name is basil he is a red sided green male eclectus. he is a rescued parrot. he is a feather plucker only because he wasnt allowed out of his cage. the person who i got him off told me yesterday he was out of his cage once a week. but was told by her fella he didnt come out at all.hes a male orientated now hates women.lets hope he gets on with steve. buddy the cag been to see him already and not bothered .will post pictures on here when i can take some.when buddy lets me take pictures hes hanging off the camera trying to peck at the lense .from mandi xxxxxxxxx

[Tari]

That is great. Let us know how the vet visit goes. And don't forget those pictures.<br><br>Post edited by: Tari, at: 2007/10/22 12:48

[mandiskem]

i sure will. hes goin next week hopefully. vet must be male cos he dont like us women.hes already saying hello when fone rings and says yes while ur talking. i will take some pics once buddy lets me. he will teach basil a few words more no doubt.

[judygram]

Oh I'm sure Buddy will teach him lots of stuff, and sounds like he already knows some.

 

Tell Buddy I said to let you take a few pictures before he pokes the lens out of your camera, they can be so naughtly sometimes. :P :P :P

[mandiskem]

he is being terrible today .i dont know whats up with him.hes out his cage but bein a little monster today

i think i will give him a spray that calms him down he dont like them haha.

[mandiskem]

here are the pics of basil the ekkie.

[mandiskem]

try again

[mandiskem]

for some reason the pics wont go on here but they have just been put on photo album how weird is that.

[mandiskem]

gonna try it this time if not i give up lol <br><br>Post edited by: Tari, at: 2007/10/25 18:31

[judygram]

Finally, Mandi, we are having a terrible time with photos lately, a few have been posted with no problem and others have had no luck.

 

That is a lovely looking eclectus and it is a male at that, thanks for sharing him with us.

[mandiskem]

ty judy i think that was my end this time i made the picture so big lol.buddy finally let me get a pic after i told him off.

[scrohan]

Basil is just precious. He is very fortunate to have found you and now you get to show him what a fun and exciting world he lives in. Best of luck with him and let us know how he is adapting to having time out of his cage.

[mandiskem]

this picture was took last night of basil on his perch steve put outside his cage he loves bein on it. just seems to settle in nice and quickly here for some reason or other same as buddy did.

[mandiskem]

still not gone in grrr try this

[lovemyGreys]

Mandi as you know i admire you greatly for re-homing a rescue bird, i have myself.Some days they are sent to test us but they are worth all the effort you put into them.I wish you all the best with Basil

[mandiskem]

thanks today hes been talking to buddy telling him to shut up and answering him bk.got to change basils diet though as he is on the totally on the wrong food . eclectus parrots should only be on fresh fruit food with millet spray and trill (budgie food) as the ekkies cant digest the other food very well at all.

[lovemyGreys]

You are doing a great job for Basil keep us up to date with things Mandi.

[LisaM]

Congrats on your new Ekkie! I love my little green guy, Max. I'm so happy that Basil has you to look after him now!!!

 

Sounds like you've done your homework, but here are two good sites for eclectus info (one with a forum, but not NEARLY as active as this one!)

 

www.shadeseclectus.com

 

www.landofvos.com

 

Both have good cooked food (rice/beans/corn/etc) recipes, birdie bread, etc., as well as a ton of information.

 

If you get a chance, sprout some of that millet. Mine absolutely goes berserk over sprouted seed and it's SUPER healthy for them (all birds, really, but my grey won't touch it yet...still trying though!).

 

Lisa

[mandiskem]

basil is a rescued parrot so cant do alot yet. i will start changing his diet very soon i dont want to upset him as hes already is until he settles down a bit more.