One Year w/ Charlie

It's been one year as of 3.22.08

Music: Kevin MacLeod

Please note that I strongly believe parrots do NOT make suitable pets. They are essentially wild animals that belong in the wild. I am against breeding and the sale of birds for the pet trade. Unfortunately, just because they are born in captivity does not mean they are not wild animals- it just means they cannot survive in the wild. These animals were not meant to be in our homes- they were meant to be flying free in the wild. If you would like a parrot as a pet, please do extensive research beforehand and ADOPT ONLY! There are WAY too many unwanted and perfectly wonderful parrots in need of good homes. Jasper, Charlie and Oscar were all adopted and they are amazing, lovable, extraordinary creatures. For more info, please visit: www.fosterparrots.com

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• july7nyc
• parrots
• african
• grey
• adoption
• rescue
• foster
• birds

[birdlady423]

Charlie is a beautiful and lucky bird to have you. I misunderstood in your comment about being afraid of cockatoos. You are not afraid of other birds.

Linda & Geronimo

[july7nyc]

@birdlady423 Charlie is a very sweet and gentle bird. I adopted him around 3 years ago. I also have 2 other rescued birds- a conure and a Meyer's parrot. I don't really know why I started being afraid of cockatoos- I used to work with them and I've never been bitten by one. I am also wary of Amazons too, but I don't have any fear or anxiety of macaws or any other parrots! It's strange. I do love cockatoos though- they have such huge personalities! :)

[akalegs]

If I had known then what I know, my 1st Grey would have been a rescue. I'm am aware now of how many birds need homes. I agree that you MUST know what you are getting into and be prepared and committed to giving them what they need. I can't think of any other pet that needs so much attention and daily stimulation to keep them happy and healthy. My 2nd Grey is a rescue bird that was abused mentally and after 4 years had made remarkable improvements. I agree...ADOPT ONLY! Search AFRICAN GREY FRANK

[july7nyc]

I know. My first bird- Scout- was not a rescue but after getting him, I realized what a major commitment it was and he changed my life- literally. It really is overwhelming at times. I have 3 and I am done now. I will have these guys for the rest of my life and I love them to death, but like I said, it's overwhelming. Thanks for your comment! :)

[wonderwoman978]

awwww! That african grey Parrot is sooooo cuttee!

[mattxr2i]

Cockatoos aren't bad! lol. But I've been told they have one of the worst bites of the parrot family due to the way they move their beak. But conversly, they generaly have very calm and sweet personalities. (though I have been bitten by a couple of them) I can say that after being bitten by a cockatoo and a Bolivian blue and gold macaw that the macaw was WAY worse!

[mattxr2i]

@akalegs I totally agree. Breeders and pet stores only contribute to the problem by selling birds to just anyone. Then people realise they can't handle the bird and it is abused, neglected, or given up. I volunteer at a bird rescue and I have seen first hand what happens to alot of these wonderful animals. I have 2 Blue and Gold Macaws myself and I won't have any more lol!

[sercan13245]

he looks so happy with u guys

[jedraza8]

how did u tame it so well?

[birdlady423]

@july7nyc I am so glad that you have rescue birds and promote rescue. I just made a playlist and added Foster Parrots.

I bet if you got a few cuddles and kisses from Geronimo, he would help your fear.

Have a safe and happy weekend!

Linda

[MsPollywantacracker]

Looks like you loved Charlie alot..Did you have to give him up? When you foster do you have the choice of keeping them? I keep my birds wings clipped so all they can do is run around the house but they still have enough feathers to where if they jump off you they can soar to the ground instead of just falling.I'm a bird lover the hubby aint plus I have dogs which are contained so thats another reason they dont fly.The way they look at you melts you to peices.

[MsPollywantacracker]

Just wondering if there's a website to go on that will tell you about fostering birds in your own state no matter where it is? I love African Greys I will get 1 some day when I can get the money ,they cost alot unless I can get 1 from a rescue that people foster like you. Birds are precious I have 3 right now and the 4th next weekend.