Luvparrots Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Well, I found my Electus, Butch, he is a plucker and I hope I have learned enough from this great forum to help him. He is at least 8 years old, that's how long his rescuer has had him. He was found in the local car wash about 8 years ago and they called the pet shop to come and get him. He has been a plucker all this time and has had a couple of other homes and has always been returned to the pet shop because he screams if he is unhappy. Butch only likes who he likes and screams if he is displeased. He likes me and I really like him so as soon as I get the new cage I ordered for Butch he is coming home with me. Next time I go see him, I will bring my camera and get some pictures. He doesn't talk, but I still have high hopes for him. Will keep you posted, I am so excited. He has had many birds around him all this time so he and Ana Grey should get along, we'll see. Now I have to go on the internet and learn all I can about male Eclectus!!:woohoo:<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2009/05/22 05:47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 What?!! Nooo wayyyy!!! You have always wanted an Eclectus and you are finally getting one. CONGRATS Janet!!! I am so happy for you. That is so wonderful that you are taking in a plucker. Your are a great parront and I know you can get him through this rough stage. Ahhhh I am so excited for you I can't wait to see pictures of him. Are you going to keep the name Butch or change it? I like that name, I have a cat named Butch hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerc25 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Congrts on the new baby I am sure he will b so happy to have a neand loving forever home! Karma to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks Summer and Caitlin for your support. I am super excited, and hope I can help Butch. I don't know about the name, will have to wait and see. I kind of like the name Colonel because the beak looks like a candy corn kernel.:laugh: I'll have to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Congrats! I am sure that you can turn things around for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolandFamily Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Yippeeeeeeeeeeee I am sooo happy for you Janet!! Now you got your baby yeahhhhhh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jamalbirdbiz Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Plucked parrotz R the bezt! :silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks for the encouragement Jamal, Carol and Char. I'm all excited, this will be a challenge for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Janet, I am so pleased for you! How long will it be before the cage arrives and you can bring Butch home? I cant wait to hear more about Butch and you know we are here if we can help you in anyway! Pictures please when you get some:whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Thanks so much Caroline and here are my Eclectus' first pictures from the pet shop. I am hoping with the help of everyone here that I can turn around his plucking. So please excuse his "nakedness," we are going to work very hard on getting Butch not to be such an exhibitionist!!! Introducing Butch in all his glory!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 So you are taking in a male eclectus that plucks, this will be a challenge but it will be worth it to see his beautiful plumage again, good luck with him Janet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Thank you, Judy!:kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolandFamily Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Aww Janet he looks like he's amiling at you! Good luck with your new baby he's gonna have a good home and look at the love that you are going to have for him already! He's gonna be ROTTENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Thanks for the encouragement, Carol. This is a real challenge for me. New cage was shipped today was well as a new boing, swing, more toys. :woohoo: And I just ordered a double order of Aloe Vera Juice!!!!:ohmy: I took pecans and almonds as treats for Butch today when I went to see him and he chewed them a little. I'm going to take in some mango and kiwi tomorrow maybe he's a fruit lover :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolandFamily Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Damn Janet he's gonna eat good can we get some too lol :silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Aw he is still very pretty. Thanks for the pics Janet. I know you can get him through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Carol, if you are in Washington State I surely will see that you get your own bag of pecans and almonds and a whole mango and a kiwi just for you! Caitlin thanks for the great words of encouragement!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolandFamily Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I used to live in Cali but im wayyy over here in MA now so when I come to visit my mama and older kids I'll swoop by and meet you at the airport lol. When are you going to get the lil darling? Are you gong to change his name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 You're on Carol, all I need do is cross a bridge to be in Oregon and the airport is just a step away. I checked shipping of the new cage and it was shipped yesterday, Thursday, they send UPS so hopefully on Monday. All I have to do then is go get Butch. I am thinking of changing his name, he doesn't talk and when I say Butch he doesn't react so perhaps without a problem I can change his name. I like the name Jade. Do you think that's too girly, everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflanny Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I somehow missed this post ! OMG I didnt even know you were interested in a rescue I am so excited for you and I just know in my heart that you are gonna be the one that turns him around! he is gorgeous even showing off his manboobs! I just love that beak and Jade would be a great name( new life,new name) that color is magnificent! I am so proud of you! karma karma karma!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMary Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I somehow missed this post, too, Janet - and I'm also so proud of you and thrilled for you! Boy, you have really stepped up to a challenge, haven't you? The-Parrot-Soon-To-Be-Formerly-Known-As-Butch is certainly a beautiful boy, and I will be curious to hear how his rehabilitation progresses. I also like the name Jade and I don't think it's too girly at all. Good for you for opening your heart and your home to this bird. Keep us posted on Ana's reaction, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thanks Cindy! I went to see Jade aka Butch this afternoon and fed him Kiwi and carrots which he readily took from my hand. He then walked over to the edge of his cage to climb up on my shoulder and wanted to give me kisses, which I am still leary of. He then just sat on my shoulder and said, "huh," this is the only word that he does say apparently as I have heard it several times. It was a great afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolandFamily Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Jade is a gorgeous name and he's green to so I think that's PERFECT for him!! I bet you can't wait and we can't either!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 Well Butch nka Solomon is now home. Johnnie, the pet shop owner, said he was freaking out and had plucked a couple of feathers because he didn't like the changes going on. I then told her that his new cage wouldn't come until Thursday according to the UPS tracking system. She then offer to lend me a cage to use until the new one came. I, of course. readily accepted and now Solomon is home with me. He is adjusting okay, a little loud screaming when I leave the room but he has quieted down a lot in the last hour. He wants to come out of his cage, but I'm going to wait until tomorrow to attempt that. He is in the living room and, of course, he and Ana Grey have not met yet. He does make some sounds, a laser gun sound, I guess I'm going to have to take him to see Star Trek!!! And he does go "Huh uh," like Tim Allen on Home Improvements did years ago! :ohmy: I have a feeling he has a few surprises for me.:lol: :silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Congrats Janet! I bet you are so happy to have Solomon home. I hope things go great for him. Keep us posted on his progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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