Wife and I rescue exotic birds. Mostly from abusive, neglectful, or homes where the owner has lost their home, or is dying. One of our first was Maestro, a female Alexandrine. Originally homed with a young couple, they had a child and gave Maestro up thinking she was a mean bird. I walked into the receivers home to pick up some wild baby birds and Maestro came right up to me, I put my hand out, she ran up my arm and perched on my shoulder. Shes been there ever since. Potty trained too.
My Alexandrian is a rehome.. He knows how to talk but doesn't. Only talks when we have guests... The rest of the time he makes an ear piercing squeal... I don't believe parrots should be kept as pets... They are easily abused (even accidentally) This is by lack of attention and by separation of a partner. The result is this....
@danielleboogie They share the same general appearance but the Alexandrine is like an exagerated version of the IRP. Larger head, bill, body. IRP is pretty slender in build, Alexandrine is much larger/bulkier.
I have a rescue Alexandrine he came from a terrible home where yorkies would jump up at his cage.. The bird has earned my mothers trust, but he won't let any one else near him... He also only ever talks when new faces arrive at our house,, never anyone he knows.. :(
When it comes to older parrots it can take quite some time to earn their trust. I have cared for Alexandrines myself, and once they trust you they are lovely and affectionate birds. I really hope it works out for you both. Good luck. ~C
Wife and I rescue exotic birds. Mostly from abusive, neglectful, or homes where the owner has lost their home, or is dying. One of our first was Maestro, a female Alexandrine. Originally homed with a young couple, they had a child and gave Maestro up thinking she was a mean bird. I walked into the receivers home to pick up some wild baby birds and Maestro came right up to me, I put my hand out, she ran up my arm and perched on my shoulder. Shes been there ever since. Potty trained too.
merlinof2 3 months ago
Good lady for adopting such a beautiful creature. :)
BellarYarn 3 months ago
love it
lachlan123lachlan123 6 months ago
My Alexandrian is a rehome.. He knows how to talk but doesn't. Only talks when we have guests... The rest of the time he makes an ear piercing squeal... I don't believe parrots should be kept as pets... They are easily abused (even accidentally) This is by lack of attention and by separation of a partner. The result is this....
charliegirl6 7 months ago
what is the diffrence between an alexandrine parakeet and a ring neck parakeet because they look the same to me really
danielleboogie 7 months ago
@danielleboogie They share the same general appearance but the Alexandrine is like an exagerated version of the IRP. Larger head, bill, body. IRP is pretty slender in build, Alexandrine is much larger/bulkier.
txkuntryboy 7 months ago
I have a rescue Alexandrine he came from a terrible home where yorkies would jump up at his cage.. The bird has earned my mothers trust, but he won't let any one else near him... He also only ever talks when new faces arrive at our house,, never anyone he knows.. :(
charliegirl6 8 months ago
Not a happy chappy!
camilleprestwidge 9 months ago
Good bird, Buddy! What's new?
PrettyBirdAlex 10 months ago
When it comes to older parrots it can take quite some time to earn their trust. I have cared for Alexandrines myself, and once they trust you they are lovely and affectionate birds. I really hope it works out for you both. Good luck. ~C
agncec 2 years ago
How do yu know if you've earned its trust? My alexandrine jumps on me and climb on my shoulders but when the cage is near it always jump back at it.
It doesn;t bite me though!
I'm trying to teach it talk.. but my Alexandrine is 15weeks old now is't still to young?
foxman0720 2 years ago