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| Mike Kauble |
My wife wants a parrot that will accept the entire family and not bond
to one person.
Any ideas? The family is Me, my wife, and 2 girls 14 and 17.
Thanks.
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| Mike |
"Mike Kauble" <mkauble@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1104387225.393463.183440@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> My wife wants a parrot that will accept the entire family and not bond
> to one person.
> Any ideas? The family is Me, my wife, and 2 girls 14 and 17.
>
> Thanks.
From our limited experience with different species, first choice
would definitely be a Caique. They're good natured, love to
play, and (at least judging from the three we've had) do not
bond to one person over another.
Second choice would be a Green Cheek Conure. We've
also had three of these, and only one of them bonded more
to one person. The other two did not.
Species to stay away from in this regard: Cockatoos and
Senegals.
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| AFLane |
I think I'd endorse a conure as a family bird. We rescued a little
neglected sun conure last March, and he's equally happy with either me or my
husband. In fact, he seems to welcome just about any visitor giving him
attention/affection.
Another bird to steer clear of... African Greys. I adore our Grey, but it's
taken a lot of work, patience and a ton of band-aids to encourage him to be
a two person bird (he fell in love with my hubby). Now he's loves us both,
he'll go to my husband first for love, and come to me first for
reassurance/protection.
Also, I'd be careful of Amazons. Our yellow-nape is a pleasure, but I work
with her just about every day (for nearly 4 years) to keep her that way.
However, she's only a pleasure to me and my husband. She's overbonded to
us, and now does not care for strangers (okay, she tries to bite them to see
their reaction -- then she laughs). She's a lot of fun, hysterical to
watch, and the best cuddle-bird on the planet... but only with me and my
hubby.
Just my input...
Amy
"Mike" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> "Mike Kauble" <mkauble@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1104387225.393463.183440@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> > My wife wants a parrot that will accept the entire family and not bond
> > to one person.
> > Any ideas? The family is Me, my wife, and 2 girls 14 and 17.
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> From our limited experience with different species, first choice
> would definitely be a Caique. They're good natured, love to
> play, and (at least judging from the three we've had) do not
> bond to one person over another.
>
> Second choice would be a Green Cheek Conure. We've
> also had three of these, and only one of them bonded more
> to one person. The other two did not.
>
> Species to stay away from in this regard: Cockatoos and
> Senegals.
>
>
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| Andrew Neilson |
I agree with Amy, a Conure is a great family bird. Do you have any
experience with parrots in general?
"AFLane" <aflane@att.net> wrote in message
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> I think I'd endorse a conure as a family bird. We rescued a little
> neglected sun conure last March, and he's equally happy with either me or
my
> husband. In fact, he seems to welcome just about any visitor giving him
> attention/affection.
>
> Another bird to steer clear of... African Greys. I adore our Grey, but
it's
> taken a lot of work, patience and a ton of band-aids to encourage him to
be
> a two person bird (he fell in love with my hubby). Now he's loves us
both,
> he'll go to my husband first for love, and come to me first for
> reassurance/protection.
>
> Also, I'd be careful of Amazons. Our yellow-nape is a pleasure, but I
work
> with her just about every day (for nearly 4 years) to keep her that way.
> However, she's only a pleasure to me and my husband. She's overbonded to
> us, and now does not care for strangers (okay, she tries to bite them to
see
> their reaction -- then she laughs). She's a lot of fun, hysterical to
> watch, and the best cuddle-bird on the planet... but only with me and my
> hubby.
>
> Just my input...
> Amy
>
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> "Mike" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:33i0keF3uq9m6U1@individual.net...
> > "Mike Kauble" <mkauble@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1104387225.393463.183440@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> > > My wife wants a parrot that will accept the entire family and not bond
> > > to one person.
> > > Any ideas? The family is Me, my wife, and 2 girls 14 and 17.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > From our limited experience with different species, first choice
> > would definitely be a Caique. They're good natured, love to
> > play, and (at least judging from the three we've had) do not
> > bond to one person over another.
> >
> > Second choice would be a Green Cheek Conure. We've
> > also had three of these, and only one of them bonded more
> > to one person. The other two did not.
> >
> > Species to stay away from in this regard: Cockatoos and
> > Senegals.
> >
> >
>
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| M. Chandler |
Mike Kauble wrote:
> My wife wants a parrot that will accept the entire family and not bond
> to one person.
> Any ideas? The family is Me, my wife, and 2 girls 14 and 17.
>
> Thanks.
One-person birds are made, not born/bred. If everyone takes an active
role in handling the bird, it will not (overly) bond to one person in
the family/flock.
--
Mark Chandler
Superior, CO
http://www.MileHighSkates.com
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| Rayzorblades |
"Andrew Neilson" <wan8x@virginia.edu> wrote in message
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>I agree with Amy, a Conure is a great family bird. Do you have any
> experience with parrots in general?
>
>
Don't forget Pionus.
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| Mike |
"Wheeler" <rivercst@pacifier.com> wrote in message news:10t8larsah6mcdd@corp.supernews.com...
> Really, wondering what basis you exclude the Senegals?
Well, I prefaced the comments with a disclaimer that our
experience is limited. We've had only two Senegals and both
underwent a personality change at around four years of age.
While they didn't become completely anti-social, they lost
most of their desire to be with us (or any other humans).
From what we've read it's a common occurrence with this
particular species.
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| Wheeler |
I have run into a lot of folks who say the same, but I also let them know
that with proper work these birds work through that stage. I have 6
Senegals out here right now, one baby of two years old, a few breeders and
two old folks who fit that group you speak of. Today they are sweet
attentive and properly worked are good companions. I have also rehomed 8 or
9 from a former breeder friend of mine who passed away several years ago, I
talk to these folks a lot and they are happy with the re-trained beast from
the black lagoon. Just takes a differnt style to work with them at their
level. :0)
Bob W
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"Mike" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> "Wheeler" <rivercst@pacifier.com> wrote in message
> news:10t8larsah6mcdd@corp.supernews.com...
>> Really, wondering what basis you exclude the Senegals?
>
> Well, I prefaced the comments with a disclaimer that our
> experience is limited. We've had only two Senegals and both
> underwent a personality change at around four years of age.
> While they didn't become completely anti-social, they lost
> most of their desire to be with us (or any other humans).
>
> From what we've read it's a common occurrence with this
> particular species.
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| Zach Qualley |
"Mike" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> "Mike Kauble" <mkauble@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1104387225.393463.183440@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
>> My wife wants a parrot that will accept the entire family and not bond
>> to one person.
>> Any ideas? The family is Me, my wife, and 2 girls 14 and 17.
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> From our limited experience with different species, first choice
> would definitely be a Caique. They're good natured, love to
> play, and (at least judging from the three we've had) do not
> bond to one person over another.
>
> Second choice would be a Green Cheek Conure. We've
> also had three of these, and only one of them bonded more
> to one person. The other two did not.
>
> Species to stay away from in this regard: Cockatoos and
> Senegals.
>
>
You obviously know nothing of Senegals. They are the most even tempered
friendly birds that I own. Noise is also a non-issue.
ZQ
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| Sunny-Booger |
How about an Umbrella Cockatoo, see the post I put in called "Umbrella
Cockatoo for sale"
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| Alex Clayton |
"Sunny-Booger" <pioneer2001@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> How about an Umbrella Cockatoo, see the post I put in called "Umbrella
> Cockatoo for sale"
>
These "generally" are a VERY poor choice for new bird owners. There is a
reason so many are always for sale. This does not mean they can't be a great
pet, I have seen several who were, but they take the "right owners".
When I was looking for my Macaw we saw them at every shop that sold large
birds. I remember one that stood out was on a stand at a shop. We both were
handling it, it was very friendly. A guy came over and picked her up, and
was playing with her, he mentioned she was his. I said I thought she was for
sale, he said no he knew the people who owned the shop, and just brought her
down there to interact with other birds, and people. Sure seemed to work as
the bird was very friendly to us.
Another was owned by a guy who ran a Construction sales business. He had
one he kept at work. I saw him walking around with it started talking to
him. He let us both handle the bird, she also was very friendly. The owner
said she spent a lot of time with him in his office so she was always around
"people". He said with one exception she always took to people.
The problem with these birds though can be NOISE, and lot's of it. Many
people just can't deal with it, and do not know how to handle it, and the
birds get passed from one home to another. Of course all birds are
individuals, and all are not the same, but I would not recommend a Too as a
bird for someone "new to birds".
--
If at first you don't succeed blame someone else and seek counseling.
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| Everett Kuehn |
Actually it all depends on the bird, they have their likes and dislikes in
all breeds. When picking the bird you should take the whole family and
allow then all to interact with it and see which one will work out for
everyone including the bird.
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| Louis Boyd |
Everett Kuehn wrote:
> Actually it all depends on the bird, they have their likes and dislikes in
> all breeds. When picking the bird you should take the whole family and
> allow then all to interact with it and see which one will work out for
> everyone including the bird.
>
First impressions are a good sign, but the likes and dislikes of both
birds and family members can change with time. A spouse can agree to
having birds to please their mate, and that can lead to disaster later.
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| BLL-bird lover lady |
I agree. If everyone is active with the bird it will not overly bond.
My B/G macaw likes my husband and one of my step-sons (the other one
has not shown the bird much positive attention-the bird knows this) but
I spend more time with Big Bird since I'm at home during the day so I
think he loves me more. Its amazing how long birds can live if
properly cared for. The macaw are sweethearts. Cockatoos are very
demanding of attention. Sure big birds bite but to me they don't hurt
as much as a little beek.
M. Chandler wrote:
> Mike Kauble wrote:
> > My wife wants a parrot that will accept the entire family and not
bond
> > to one person.
> > Any ideas? The family is Me, my wife, and 2 girls 14 and 17.
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> One-person birds are made, not born/bred. If everyone takes an
active
> role in handling the bird, it will not (overly) bond to one person in
> the family/flock.
>
>
> --
> Mark Chandler
> Superior, CO
> http://www.MileHighSkates.com
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| BLL-bird lover lady |
I agree. If everyone is active with the bird it will not overly bond.
My B/G macaw likes my husband and one of my step-sons (the other one
has not shown the bird much positive attention-the bird knows this) but
I spend more time with Big Bird since I'm at home during the day so I
think he loves me more. Its amazing how long birds can live if
properly cared for. The macaw are sweethearts. Cockatoos are very
demanding of attention. Sure big birds bite but to me they don't hurt
as much as a little beek.
M. Chandler wrote:
> Mike Kauble wrote:
> > My wife wants a parrot that will accept the entire family and not
bond
> > to one person.
> > Any ideas? The family is Me, my wife, and 2 girls 14 and 17.
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> One-person birds are made, not born/bred. If everyone takes an
active
> role in handling the bird, it will not (overly) bond to one person in
> the family/flock.
>
>
> --
> Mark Chandler
> Superior, CO
> http://www.MileHighSkates.com
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| BLL-bird lover lady |
I agree. If everyone is active with the bird it will not overly bond.
My B/G macaw likes my husband and one of my step-sons (the other one
has not shown the bird much positive attention-the bird knows this) but
I spend more time with Big Bird since I'm at home during the day so I
think he loves me more. Its amazing how long birds can live if
properly cared for. The macaw are sweethearts. Cockatoos are very
demanding of attention. Sure big birds bite but to me they don't hurt
as much as a little beek.
M. Chandler wrote:
> Mike Kauble wrote:
> > My wife wants a parrot that will accept the entire family and not
bond
> > to one person.
> > Any ideas? The family is Me, my wife, and 2 girls 14 and 17.
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> One-person birds are made, not born/bred. If everyone takes an
active
> role in handling the bird, it will not (overly) bond to one person in
> the family/flock.
>
>
> --
> Mark Chandler
> Superior, CO
> http://www.MileHighSkates.com
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| Zach Q |
"Everett Kuehn" <roselamar@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:C3MMd.3807$Th1.2923@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Actually it all depends on the bird, they have their likes and dislikes in
> all breeds. When picking the bird you should take the whole family and
> allow then all to interact with it and see which one will work out for
> everyone including the bird.
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>
That's one way to stress out a bird.
ZQ
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| Louis Boyd |
Zach Q wrote:
> "Everett Kuehn" <roselamar@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:C3MMd.3807$Th1.2923@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
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>>Actually it all depends on the bird, they have their likes and dislikes in
>>all breeds. When picking the bird you should take the whole family and
>>allow then all to interact with it and see which one will work out for
>>everyone including the bird.
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> That's one way to stress out a bird.
Better to find that out before a bird is brought home to live in an
intollerable situation. Some birds, though they're rare, enjoy lots of
physical human contact. If a bird bites or cowers a potential owner
should back off and find another. Of my seven birds one, a B&G macaw,
will allow anyone to handle him without showing stress. He's strong,
confident, and knows he can stop a situation he doesn't like. I hand
raised him and his mate including weaning, but the mate willing to the
handled by strangers.
Keep in mind that a bird, even a small one can terrorize a child. A
macaw, cockatoo, or even an amazon can terrorize adults.
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