New to all this.

[scott199]

I would say that what he meant was that all the birds at the rescue or pet stores etc,especially those in rescues,all have you see this experience with humans and such and even the TAMEST,SWEETEST,LOVELIEST and HAPPIEST BIRD will turn over time,because of hormones and such,or just some new,fresh perspectives to the bird or simply put,NOT ENOUGH ATTENTION! Which is also the main cause cause of birds changing from tame to untame,cuddly to nippy.
Do bear in mind that for WHATEVER BIRD TYPE you get,big or small in the end,you need to know their diet,flight ability,cage space and other pets are a NO NO ( hamsters and guinea pigs still okay,the rest especially cats and dogs are a NO NO NO!!! So by getting a bird,you must ensure that you won't be getting any others pets like those I just mentioned ).
Lorikeets especially are known not only for their vibrant colours,as in Rainbow Lorikeets ( they are lively and are flighty and have a conure-like size so you could check them out too! I am owned by Rainbow Lorikeet Bright now along with my others birds so I could tell you that they are very active and clever but need to keep an eye out for them as they can be too curious ) but also for their nectar,flower,leaves etc diet that they have.They are also on the expensive ( 300-400) range.Sure,they will eat seeds and pellets ( pellets if you must ),as in every bird,but that simply put,isn't the best!
Every bird will be nippy and grumpy when you first bring them back to their new and hopefully,forever home so PATIENCE IS KEY to bond and make your bird TRUST YOU and your family.
Do not,DON'T let your bird in the kitchen if you have telfon pots and pans as the fumes emitted are LETHAL to them.If you are unsure,don't let them in anyway just to be safe.Just some basic tips that I could think of now and I'll get back to you later if you decide on which species of bird you would like to get ( the confirmed,as your thoughts could change ) or if you just want some more tips.Just @ me and I'll respond as fast as I can as my time zone is probably different from yours ( 22 44 at my time now ).
So yeah,hope you'll enjoy your future birb keeping life !

thank you and some great points for me to the think about, also the Teflon thing is a new thing i've never heard, so really appreciate the advice.

I'll certainly look into Lorikeets, again a new idea for me.

 

[Zara]

other pets are a NO NO ( hamsters and guinea pigs still okay,the rest especially cats and dogs are a NO NO NO!!! So by getting a bird,you must ensure that you won't be getting any others pets like those I just mentioned ).

That is quite the request.
There are many bird owners that do also have dogs, cats, reptiles etc It is just important to be aware that the bird should never be near reptiles or cats, or left unattended with a dog. It is not to say, ¨you cannot have a dog¨.
But I agree with the part about kitchen equiptment (also, teflon is found in most non stick appliances, rice cookers, waffle iron etc).

do you find or know if there's much difference between males and females as a solo bird

In general, males are more laid back, hens have a little attitude (can get territorial, possibly nippy). That´s not to say all birds are like that though. Hen lovebirds can lay 4-5 times a year, so that is a lot of hormonal periods annually.

Again, the relationship you have with your bird is highly based on how much interaction you have.

You never said which species of lovebird you met...
Roseicollis (Peach faced / Rosy faced / Rosy collared) are slightly larger/heavier than the eyering lovebirds; Personatus (Yellow collared / black masked / Personata) and Fischeri (Fischers)

 

[scott199]

In general, males are more laid back, hens have a little attitude (can get territorial, possibly nippy). That´s not to say all birds are like that though. Hen lovebirds can lay 4-5 times a year, so that is a lot of hormonal periods annually.

Again, the relationship you have with your bird is highly based on how much interaction you have.

You never said which species of lovebird you met...
Roseicollis (Peach faced / Rosy faced / Rosy collared) are slightly larger/heavier than the eyering lovebirds; Personatus (Yellow collared / black masked / Personata) and Fischeri (Fischers)

Well I was told it was a peach faced but colour wise, didn’t resemble any I’ve seen online since but I suppose that doesn’t mean to much ?

He looked quite a bit like this one if that helps
Blue Turquoise Peach faced lovebird Stock Photo 417071836 - Avopix.com

 

[sunnysmom]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Zara]

The peach faced lovebird has the most different mutations, plus even two of the same mutation bird can look different. You will know it is peach faced because the bird will not have a white ring around the eye. They usually have a round coloured face, red, orange or white. (but not the Opalines, they have more of a hood).



Edit:
As a baby, the red face will not be red, it is more a pinky/peachy colour which darkens during the first couple of moults.

 

[scott199]

Welcome to the forum!

Thank you, nice to be here, I do feel like I’ve entered a university, had so much information and help so far it’s overwhelming

 

[scott199]

Ok after another long day of reading, watching, more reading, I originally discounted conures as I read they were extremely noisy, I seen two sun Conures and the rescue and agreed they were noisy but more so the pitch.

Now I’ve stumbled across the green cheek conure, well to be honest the yellow Sided or turquoise green cheek and they look perfect for me, seem very happy, friendly with all the family, intelligent and very energetic and playful ?

Could anyone give me advise/first hand experience, is the above kind of true ?

(Just to be sure, nothing said here will send me out to buy, I will still do my normal, call, chat and visit some before deciding, just helpful to know what I’m looking for)

 

[JLcribber]

great article, that's an eye-opener and a way of thinking that has never crossed my mind, thank you.

As for the " they're all hand reared" bit, this is confusing me a little, do you mean every parrot/bird is hand reared? as many a breeder here has advised me the opposite and told me that very few are truly hand reared and tame, maybe its a terminology difference that's confusing me?

Here in north america you can't get (and should not even want) a wild caught bird. So every parrot out there now a days comes from some kind of breeder. Which means the vast majority of them are taken from the nest, hand fed and human imprinted. Pretty much psychologically damaging them all right from the get go.

 

[Fuzzy]

Scott! Brilliant that you are doing all this research before getting a bird. I still wouldn't discount a Caique although they, like Conures are high energy birds. It is telling that there are not many in rescues.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Welcome to AA. Good luck with your search. I have a 33 year old Senegal who I've had since he was 3 months old. He doesn't seem to be a one person bird. He has become a bit grumpy in the last few years but he's still a nice guy.

 

[scott199]

Here in north america you can't get (and should not even want) a wild caught bird. So every parrot out there nowadays comes from some kind of breeder. Which means the vast majority of them are taken from the nest, hand fed and human imprinted. Pretty much psychologically damaging them all right from the get go.

Oh yes agreed, same here, my mistake i took that as a given, we basically have to types, so I've been told ( same as you, I would imagine) breeders and dealers, even though both are the same, there's a distinct difference in the birds and how much they are "socialised" with families and cared for.

 

[PufF]

That is quite the request.
There are many bird owners that do also have dogs, cats, reptiles etc It is just important to be aware that the bird should never be near reptiles or cats, or left unattended with a dog. It is not to say, ¨you cannot have a dog¨.

Yes,that was what I was trying to say but if you can choose not to,don't get any other pets other than birds.
And don't forget to do biannual vet checks,nail trimming and vaccs ( if the bird did not do the vaccs ) .

 

[Fergus Mom]

You will love it here!

 

[scott199]

Ok after another long day of reading, watching, more reading, I originally discounted conures as I read they were extremely noisy, I seen two sun Conures at the rescue and agreed they were noisy but more so the pitch.

Now I’ve stumbled across the green cheek conure, well to be honest the yellow Sided or turquoise green cheek and they look perfect for me, seem very happy, friendly with all the family, intelligent and very energetic and playful ?

Could anyone give me advise/first hand experience, is the above kind of true ?

(Just to be sure, nothing said here will send me out to buy, I will still do my normal, call, chat and visit some before deciding, just helpful to know what I’m looking for)

Can anyone help with advise on the above please

 

[Zara]

Have you read these threads?:

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly about Green Cheeked Conures | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum
Basic Conure info sheet | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

They may be a good starting point. If you have specific questions, start a thread over in Conure Court | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

 

[scott199]

Have you read these threads?:

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly about Green Cheeked Conures | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum
Basic Conure info sheet | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

They may be a good starting point. If you have specific questions, start a thread over in Conure Court | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

Thank you Zara, that’s great

 

[scott199]

Hi All.

Still around, still researching, reading, watching, i would say i can't really be blamed for diving in to early as its been plenty on months now

Anyway been looking/researching the Quaker and ive gone through the good, the bad and the ugly thread a few times (limited compared to the others)

thoughts please based on my info ??

 

[greys4u]

Hi Scott and Welcome, you have been given great information, the only thing I would like to add is your heart bird is waiting for you regardless of the species

 

[JoJo&Loki]

You really have been doing your homework!
Thinking of quakers- these 2 members come to mind @CrazyBirdChick and @Hjarta5
I’m sure they can give you some good info on these funny little babies

 

[K5MOW]

Welcome to the forum.

Roger