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| Lesley |
Hi,
Last week I was getting a greenwing, but I'm getting a Goffin's
instead.
I heard about a Goffin's that was unwanted and someone was trying to
find it a new home. Always a sucker for someone in need, I said I'd
look into it. Well this was the situation that anecdotes are made of.
Bird was in a back bedroom all by itself; fed grocery store parrot seed
only; cage too small; they squirted it with a squirt gun whenever it
made noise; they don't know how old it is, what gender it is, whether
it's domestic or wild-caught (it has an open band, so I asked that
question as soon as I saw it).
Anyway, I couldn't leave the bird in that situation so I agreed to take
it, so I'm going to pick it up tomorrow. It (they call him Jack) seems
to be in decent enough condition despite the way he's been taken care
of. His feathers are beautiful, clean vent, clear eyes. He allows
scratches all over his head and he gave me kisses when I asked. My
biggest concern at this point is that he doesn't even know enough to
perch on fingers. Not only doesn't it respond to step up, you can't
pry it's toes off of it's cage top. I don't think he's EVER perched on
a finger. I've taught baby birds to step up, but never an adult. And
NEVER a wild-caught adult (assuming he's wild caught).
Apparently some "old woman" gave it to them less than a year ago.
They were so happy when I said I'd take it. I'm sure they started
drinking after I left.
I'm hoping my vet can give me a ballpark age--I mean, if he's 3 years
old, chances are he's not wild-caught. But if he's 15 years old, he
very well could be. . .
Lesley
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| Joanne |
"Lesley" <lcephas@buffalo.edu> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> Last week I was getting a greenwing, but I'm getting a Goffin's
> instead.
You'll know so much more about how Jack will interact with you once you get
him home and settled in. Goffins are so loving and trusting. It will all
work out naturally.
I'm very happy for both of you.
--
Sincerely,
Joanne
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| John Hines |
"Lesley" <lcephas@buffalo.edu> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>Last week I was getting a greenwing, but I'm getting a Goffin's
>instead.
>
>Bird was in a back bedroom all by itself; fed grocery store parrot seed
>only; cage too small; they squirted it with a squirt gun whenever it
>made noise; they don't know how old it is, what gender it is,
From what I found on the 'net, females have a brown (as opposed to
black) iris around the eye.
Zupreem pellets for parrots and conures (medium sized) is what Cosmo (my
G2) prefers, along with banana and whole almonds. (have to crack the
shell on these if they are big).
>Anyway, I couldn't leave the bird in that situation so I agreed to take
>it, so I'm going to pick it up tomorrow. It (they call him Jack) seems
>to be in decent enough condition despite the way he's been taken care
>of. His feathers are beautiful, clean vent, clear eyes. He allows
>scratches all over his head and he gave me kisses when I asked. My
>biggest concern at this point is that he doesn't even know enough to
>perch on fingers. Not only doesn't it respond to step up, you can't
>pry it's toes off of it's cage top. I don't think he's EVER perched on
>a finger. I've taught baby birds to step up, but never an adult. And
>NEVER a wild-caught adult (assuming he's wild caught).
Guide to a well behaved parrot (isbn 0-7641-1030-6) is a good book for
training your new bird.
Now if I can just get the parrot to read it! <G>
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| Gina |
Hey, congrats!!!
I adopted 2 out of the 4 in my 'flock' and am soooooooo happy I did.
It took about a month for both of them to settle (adopted them at different
times, so really only had to settle one in at a time). I feel so lucky to
have them in my home. My hubby and I both pay attention to them and I am
certain they are happy here too. It took about a year before my adopted
Alexandrine would even play with a toy or to really interact with me, as we
have no idea about her backgroud (I later found out she was around 10 from
the band on her leg)
She now gives me her version of a "kiss" which is so cute and absolutely
loves my male Alexandrine when I am not around. They are caged next to one
another for company. And she LOVES her toys and food, sings throughout the
day and greets me whenever I come home.
Good luck with thr training, finger training with a 'too is way harder then
an Alex I am certain as I took quite a few nasty bites to my hands/fingers
(right to the bone OUCH!) but ya cant do it with a 'too...LOL I agree there
are many great books out there. also many great sites to read through
regarding Cockatoos.
Congrat's again.I am so happy for your bird too :)
Gina
"Lesley" <lcephas@buffalo.edu> wrote in message
news:1119617999.516883.286750@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Hi,
>
> Last week I was getting a greenwing, but I'm getting a Goffin's
> instead.
>
> I heard about a Goffin's that was unwanted and someone was trying to
> find it a new home. Always a sucker for someone in need, I said I'd
> look into it. Well this was the situation that anecdotes are made of.
> Bird was in a back bedroom all by itself; fed grocery store parrot seed
> only; cage too small; they squirted it with a squirt gun whenever it
> made noise; they don't know how old it is, what gender it is, whether
> it's domestic or wild-caught (it has an open band, so I asked that
> question as soon as I saw it).
>
> Anyway, I couldn't leave the bird in that situation so I agreed to take
> it, so I'm going to pick it up tomorrow. It (they call him Jack) seems
> to be in decent enough condition despite the way he's been taken care
> of. His feathers are beautiful, clean vent, clear eyes. He allows
> scratches all over his head and he gave me kisses when I asked. My
> biggest concern at this point is that he doesn't even know enough to
> perch on fingers. Not only doesn't it respond to step up, you can't
> pry it's toes off of it's cage top. I don't think he's EVER perched on
> a finger. I've taught baby birds to step up, but never an adult. And
> NEVER a wild-caught adult (assuming he's wild caught).
>
> Apparently some "old woman" gave it to them less than a year ago.
> They were so happy when I said I'd take it. I'm sure they started
> drinking after I left.
>
> I'm hoping my vet can give me a ballpark age--I mean, if he's 3 years
> old, chances are he's not wild-caught. But if he's 15 years old, he
> very well could be. . .
>
> Lesley
>
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| ZQ |
Mongo Sucks wrote:
> Lesley <lcephas@buffalo.edu> wrote:
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> That is awesome, it is always nice to hear a happy rescue story.
Rescue? That's funny.
ZQ
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| Gloria Carr |
"John Hines" <jbhines@newsguy.com> wrote in message
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> "Lesley" <lcephas@buffalo.edu> wrote:
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>Last week I was getting a greenwing, but I'm getting a Goffin's
>>instead.
>>
>>Bird was in a back bedroom all by itself; fed grocery store parrot seed
>>only; cage too small; they squirted it with a squirt gun whenever it
>>made noise; they don't know how old it is, what gender it is,
>
> From what I found on the 'net, females have a brown (as opposed to
> black) iris around the eye.
That is what I have *heard* also. But some females do have dark eyes, and
artifical lighting can change the eye's apperance as well, so it is not 100%
accurate. I find that it is usually easier to judge by the width of the
forehead and size of the beak, male 'toos have wider forehead and larger
beak then females. However, even then, Goffins are harder to judge then a U2
or M2.
Good luck with the new bird. Goffins can be quite a handful when it comes to
changing their diet! On the other hand they are a great species.
Gloria
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| senn |
well an infalible way is wait til the bird lays an egg. few males do that.
*lol*
"Gloria Carr" <platedlizard@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "John Hines" <jbhines@newsguy.com> wrote in message
> news:0f8ob15tbranc50eqa71jfg7gbba7ecjkg@4ax.com...
> > "Lesley" <lcephas@buffalo.edu> wrote:
> >
> >>Hi,
> >>
> >>Last week I was getting a greenwing, but I'm getting a Goffin's
> >>instead.
> >>
> >>Bird was in a back bedroom all by itself; fed grocery store parrot seed
> >>only; cage too small; they squirted it with a squirt gun whenever it
> >>made noise; they don't know how old it is, what gender it is,
> >
> > From what I found on the 'net, females have a brown (as opposed to
> > black) iris around the eye.
>
> That is what I have *heard* also. But some females do have dark eyes, and
> artifical lighting can change the eye's apperance as well, so it is not
100%
> accurate. I find that it is usually easier to judge by the width of the
> forehead and size of the beak, male 'toos have wider forehead and larger
> beak then females. However, even then, Goffins are harder to judge then a
U2
> or M2.
>
> Good luck with the new bird. Goffins can be quite a handful when it comes
to
> changing their diet! On the other hand they are a great species.
>
> Gloria
>
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| Lesley |
I've named him Harpo. His eyes are very very dark. I can't even
discern the iris from the rest of the eye, it's all so dark. Some day
I may do a blood test on him. When he's settled in enough to take to
the vet. Right now if I were to take him to the vet I'm sure it would
result in a setback. He's starting to get used to life around here.
My TAG, Lola, seems to like having Harpo around. I'm hoping Harpo's
love for spray baths will rub off on Lola, who runs like her tail is on
fire whenever I pick up the spray bottle. My other TAG was like that
too. They like to take baths in their water dishes (which are way too
small for them to fit) but they don't like being sprayed. . .
Lesley
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