Tigger gets a visitor from the past

[BaxtersMom]

Tigger is my eclectus that I got in September. His previous owner is a breeder but Tigger was his personal pet. He is between 4 & 5 yrs old now. Tigger is a well rounded bird, has a large vocabulary and just a love bug in general which I have to credit to the guy. He was taken care of very well. The guy had him since he was an egg:laugh: Anyway, he doesn't live that far away and I always told him he could come visit Tigger if he wanted and yesterday he did just that and Tigger got to see his old Dad.

 

I have never seen Tigger so excited. He recognized him right away. Tigger stretched his neck and let out a good holler:laugh: I got him and gave him to his old Dad and they talked and jabbered. Tiggers eyes are usually look like little black beads but the black got so tiny and his eyes were a goldish brown color. He was standing up so straight on his hand and he was squaking and flapping his wings. Tigger never does this with us. I also noticed Tigger was biting his fingers, which he can be nippy at times, but gentle & never really bites hard. Well, the guy only stayed about 10 or 15 minutes and I took Tigger back and had him on my hand. As he was leaving Tigger bit down really hard on my wrist and drew blood:ohmy: Tigger has never drew blood before.

 

Anyway, I was very happy for Tigger getting his company and I was glad he stopped by and finally checked on him, but now I am wondering if it was good for him or now. Was it just all the excitement from seeing an old familar face or was he sad that his old Dad left without him:( Was that too much excitement for him or was that good for him. Did it make him happy or sad?

 

I don't think the guy is the type to come over on a regular basis or anything like that. If he does it will probably be months down the road. Just wondering about Tiggers behavior and if it was a good or bad thing. The bite he gave me was really bad:blink: But I liked seeing Tigger so excited.

[Tycos_mom]

I don't know if its a good thing for Tigger to see his old dad I could be very kard on him emotionly. I don't think it would be a good Idea for him to come again it will only cause unnessesary confustion for Tigger. He has a new family and flock now and his old owner should bow out gracfully If he does want to see Tigger again I would say no unless its 5 years down the road and it not at your house or his make it on nutual ground so its not invadeing Tiggers home.

[BaxtersMom]

Yeah, that's kind of what we were thinking too. It was nice to see Tigger so excited but not sure if it was good for him either after it was all over with. He is back to normal now though. It was really only while he was here. I was just wondering if he thought he was being reunited with him and then it turned out he wasn't and was it more exciting or more upsetting to him. Wish I knew what was inside the brain of his.

 

What is really sad though is the only reason the man got rid of him is because he was diagnosed with lung cancer and wanted to find him a good home for him. I found out most of this stuff after I got Tigger from him so at first I thought he was just a bird that a breeder had and finding a new home for him. I didn't know he raised it from hatch date.

[judygram]

I agree Erika, it might cause confusion on Tigger's part to see him again, you are doing so well with him I would hate to see him take a few steps back. Some day he will be that excited to see you and your family like he was for his old dad so he should do him a favor and not visit with him again anytime soon, my opinion of course.:dry:

[Tycos_mom]

Yeah that is sad That kind of the same story with Gizmo his mom got breast cancer and develped an alergy to Gizmo after her Chemo. She apparently tried to find a good home for him long before she finally found me. Nobody wanted him. I guess the only reason that she couldn't find a home for him is because he was meant to be mine and I didn't come along until about a month ago. Things happen for a reason and at least that what I come to realize. Just Like you said Erica in your other post If some one told you that you would be rescuing parrots a year ago you would have said no way not me. But here you are. Things definatly happen for a reason.

[BaxtersMom]

Thanks Judy, I am really glad I asked this question. I secretly wished Tigger wouldn't have shown any emotion but totally understood he spent the first 4 or 5 years with him. He settled back in just fine though and as soon as his previous owner left Tigger was fine, although I still have a good mark left on my wrist that will be here for awhile.

 

I don't think he will come back by and I know in time Tigger will forget all about him cuz he gets treated pretty good here;) It seems like my flock has been here for many years to me but it's only been a few months.

[BaxtersMom]

Pat, I forgot the lady you got Gizmo from had cancer too. Tiggers former owner said he developed allergies, too and he said he to rid of all his birds (drs orders) but he is having a hard time parting with them. Said he has a hard time breathing around them now.

 

And yes, I do think things happen for a reason and I do think with my birds it was all predetermined which birds I would have and I didn't really have a say in it:laugh: Especially with Bonkers, out of all the towns and areas ~ just how did he manage to land on my neighbors shoulder while he was taking a walk??? It was fate. Bonkers was sent here and I will never believe anything else. :laugh:

[Tycos_mom]

I feel the same way about Gizmo especily I don't know the woman that had him he came from Prince George 500 miles away from me she tried to fin a home for him for 3 yrs. then she meets a friend of mine in Church and I end up with Gizmo. that strange but definatly Devine intervention at the very least.

[Luvparrots]

I believe the gentleman truly loves Tigger and really wanted to see if his beloved fid was in a good home and happy and healthy. He loved him enough to give him away while he could still make sure to find him a good home, he came by to make sure he had made the right choice. Even if he did want to come by again, how could anyone even think to begrudge this sick man the right to see the fid he loves. I don't believe he will be coming by all the time, because he knows his fid has found a really good home, he can now rest in peace knowing that he did right by his beloved fid, his baby. Tigger enjoyed the visit and he settled down after the man left because animals are more sensitive than people; he knows his friend is ill and he is loved in his new home. This story made me cry because of the total love these two have for each other. Tigger is not a well-adjusted bird by accident; it took love and caring to make him that way, and he is a lucky fid to have found it twice. And Erika he is a beautiful bird, thanks for sharing his picture.<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2008/11/12 08:52

[BaxtersMom]

Thanks Luvparrots, Tigger might have gotten very excited but he did settle down quick too. The man did and does love Tigger and I wouldn't discourage him from coming to see Tigger again if he wanted to. He had different reasons for parting with Tigger. I was worried about his reaction and did wonder if it would make his sad but he was back to normal shortly after the visit. I really kind of thought it was neat. He was very happy but I can understand the other side of it too and wouldn't want Tigger to be confused or sad about it. But maybe they enjoy having company too.

[Tycos_mom]

I must say Tigger is sure one beautiful boy. I think the Elkies are one of the most beautiful birds in the parrot world. They have the most awesome colours. The female with their Reds purples and blues and the male electric green is just gorgious. They are hard to find. They really seen to get lucky and when they get adopted they stay for life you very seldom find a Elkie that needs a home. Thats my experiance here in Canada anyway. There was a time I was looking for one in a big way. I could find babies but never one that need to be rehomed and I just can't afford to put out 1500. dollars for a bird. The most I've ever paid for a bird in my life is 700. and that was for Tyco my Grey. Gizmo's mom wanted 750. to start with but after she relized that he was going to a very good home and concidering how much work he needed she droped her price to 450. not to bad for a Macaw. I also didn't need his cage either so that helped in the price also. As far as I was concerned the cage he was in was to small anyway.

[BaxtersMom]

Thank you. I think Tigger is gorgeous. The green has an irridescent shine that I haven't seen on other birds, even the females, although they are gorgeous, too. I was so surprised with Tigger cuz I read before getting him that they are a misunderstood bird and alot of people say they are dumb, slow, not intelligent, etc and not all people like them. Well, I got him anyway and I can see why people may think that if they aren't "in tune" with their personalities but I think Tigger is so smart and so funny. Totally different than my grey in so many ways too. Tigger talks soooo good. His biggest phrase is "They call him Tigger, Tigger, King of the Jun-Gullllll" :woohoo: All in one sentence. And the gull sound goes on forever:laugh: He is such a love bug and I don't regret getting him one bit. I don't regret any of them:laugh:

 

They guy wanted $750 for Tigger(with no cage) for him but he took $500 for him cuz he knew I was close and would take good care of him. Baxter was $600 with a cage, Bonkers was Free:woohoo: and Cooper was my most expensive and way overpriced for the condition he was in.

 

She advertised him for $900 with cage and said thats what she paid. Over the phone she said she would go to $800. We seen 2 other dyh online for $500. Anyway, once I seen Cooper in there I had to get him out of those circumstances all together and just paid the $800 for him:pinch: We could have gotten a much cheaper amazon but I felt this one needed rescueing more. I am still uspset with her & that she wanted so much for him not being handled and all but once we got there it wasn't about the money anymore it was about saving Cooper. Hopefully, we will be rewarded in some way for it;)

 

I guess with all the money we have spent on older birds we could have had one or two babies but I am a softie for the underdogs & misfits.<br><br>Post edited by: BaxtersMom, at: 2008/11/12 19:40

[LindaMary]

I am guessing that personality trait of yours is a BIG component of why your birds are responding so well to their rehoming with you. They sense your compassion. They just know you are good people!

[BaxtersMom]

Well, you are too kind. :blush: Thank you. I'm giving you karma for that one;) I'm still gonna give the credit to the flock though. They are just sooooo good and perhaps they can shine here cuz we do love them lots!

[cflanny]

you will most definatly be rewarded it will come back in ten-fold what you do for these guys !

[BaxtersMom]

I already feel so rewarded by all of them as it is. I love them all so much{Love-000200BF} I just want to spend all my time with them:)

[she]

I just think Tigger got over excited by his previous owners visit.His last owner must be very relieved that he has such a good home.

[Tycos_mom]

Erica I feel exactly the same way about spending money on rescues its not about the money its getting them out of the awful places that they have endured for so long I also love spending time with my bird I hate going out and leaving them locked in their cages for any length of time. I always hate the Christmas season for that The stores are always packed the line ups are 100 people long to get to the cash register and It takes so long to get your shopping done in the meantime your birds are at home locked in their cages for hours and hours. I always try to get my shopping done in one day but it never works I always have to go back for a few more. Sometimes I wish I could just be in 2 places at a time. Your very lucky that way You can go shopping and your husband can stay with the birds so they don't need to ever be locked up for to long. My husband and I are separated but even when we wern't he didn't like the birds said they where to noisy and would have prefered I sell them all he said they where a total waste of money. Give him a dog though and I've seen him spend thousands on vet bills to keep a dog in perfect shape. Its not that he doesn't like birds he just doesn't think they should be kept in cages he thinks they should be able to fly free.So he doesn't like the fact that I keep birds as pets. When I first met him I had a bird I can't ever remember not haveing one in my life. I was with my husband for 26 yrs and He would never make me get rid of my birds but he really doesn't like to see birds kept as pets.

[BaxtersMom]

I am just now starting to leave the house again since I started my bird binge. :blink: I was so obsessed with Baxter and then the others that I just didn't want to leave for any amounts of time at all. And when I was out all I could think about was getting home:( Plus, all my interest that I used to have have just stopped it seems. I don't think that is good for me though or healthy. I need to quit being such a bird brain:woohoo: Last week I did go out and work in the yard and did some rearranging of some furniture and got into some of the things I used to do and I must admit it felt really good. I kind of felt like I was getting back to normal for awhile but my intersts quickly went back to the flock:laugh: I am a willing prisoner I guess. But I do think I need to start doing more of the activities that I did before.

[ajlinva]

Tigger is a beautiful bird!! You sound like me with your birds. We started with a Cockateil last Sept. (07), ended up wanting a bigger bird and after researching alot decided on a Grey. There is a wonderful bird store not to far away that someone told me about and the owner mainly boards birds, but sells toys, food, etc. Everytime I would go over there I would see this beautiful Grey and found out that the owner was trying to sell her house and the realtor had sugested that the birds not be there. She finally decided to give up the male - thats Bingo! He came home in March. Went back to get supplies and she had two baby DYH Amazons. Woops - that was all it took. Calypso came home in August. Went again and there was Rainbow, my Eclectus, needing a home. Rainbow came home in Sept. I HAVE REACHED MY LIMIT!! I told her the next time I go to the store I will be wearing blinders!! I love them all and wouldn't trade them for anything, but 4 is enough. Its so amazing to see the different personalties - they are all wonderful!

[BaxtersMom]

Yes, we have hit our limit, too. 4 is enough and although I would love to get more I don't think I could manage anymore than what I have:( I need blinders too:laugh:

 

We go to a pet store that usually has some older birds that need rehomed and a couple weeks ago I seen a B&G Macaw named Tatoo. Gosh I wanted him soooo bad. I need a bigger house:laugh:

 

I know they all have really made my life so much happier. I get aggrevated at them from time to time because of some of the things pull but have to laugh at how smart they can be.:blink:

 

I love how each one has their individual personalities. I would have never suspected how each one is so different in so many ways.

[Tycos_mom]

I know how hard it is to say no also speicaly when a bird needs a good home despartly. I was at my limit before I got Gizmo and really didn't want another bird but He was in such a desparate situation I could not say no to him. I will be fine for room once my older daughter gets on her feet and move into her own place again then I will have a spare room to turn into a bird room Right now I have birds all over the house Tyco and Fergie are in my room the smaller birds are in the kitchen and Gizmo is in the dining room. I have no Idea when she is going to move out. she moved out last March and came back home Sept.1 and she was oly supposed to be here for a month oh well what can you do you gotta help your kids when they need it. I'm thinking mabie I may just take the dining room table out of the dining room, because we always eat at the kitchen table anyway and then I could turn the dining room into a bird room. That way at least all the birds would be in one room instead of all over the place.

[BaxtersMom]

I'm having a space problem, too:laugh: I have Baxter & Tigger up in the front room. Bonkers was in there too but we moved him in the extra bedroom. He can still see us fine there and I actually think he likes it in there. He even goes and spends time in or on his cage since we put it in there:silly: Since he goes where ever he pleases I don't feel bad about him being off in another room. He spends most of his time on Baxters cage or on the boing anyway, but now he's goes to his cage too. I think he likes having his own room:) Cooper is in the dining room where we have to pass by alot so we get to talk to him alot as we pass by it. It's hard to just walk on by and not stop and say hi to him.

 

I have always wanted a macaw since I got Baxter but my husband thinks they are too big and he's fearful of those huge beaks. I don't blame him on that one. Even tho I've hit my limit I might still end up with one of them, too. I dont see it in the near future though but maybe one day. I can dream anyway:P