Sean's Quest for Parrots - what I've learned so far

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Sean's Quest for Parrots - what I've learned so far

Post by Sean » Sat, 14 Sep 2002 13:35:22



In no particular order:

* Parrots are very complicated.

* They're harder to care for than dogs or cats.

* If I get a parrot the chances of getting bitten sooner or later
are 100%.

* Any parrot bigger than a***atiel can draw *** when it bites.
The bigger the bird, the more stitches I'll need.

****atoos are very affectionate but need a lot of attention.
Otherwise they'll go crazy and pluck their feathers out or scream
all day, making me REAL popular with the landlady.

* Hand raised baby parrots at the pet store are gentle and
affectionate but can turn into demons when they grow up.

* Love birds and quakers tend to bite off the toes of any other
birds walking on top of their cage.

* African grays are among the most intelligent. That means that
they're much more creative about getting into mischief.

* Any parrot caught in the act will be absolutely brazen about it.
They have no conception of conscience.

* Any bird that bonds to me is liable to attack my other friends
(human or animal).

* If I get two birds at the same time to keep each other company,
neither one will be a good companion to *me*.

* If I get only one bird and leave it alone all day it will get
bored and can end up screaming and pullings its feathers out.

* If I let a bird fly around the apartment to get exercise, I'll
have splotchy white droppings everywhere. Also my furniture
will get demolished.

* Once I make a mistake with an African gray, the bird
will hate me for life. (There goes a $2000 investment).

* I'm bound to make a mistake due to inexperience.

* Every bird for sale in the classifieds is probably sick. Vet bills
alone will more than use up any money saved.

* Every bird for sale in the classifieds will feel betrayed and
emotionally disturbed on being sold (rejected from its flock).
If this happens enough times the bird will end up incurably insane.
Therefore every bird-for-sale ad in the classifieds is a tragedy.

* It's going to cost me a small fortune to keep any bird larger
than a***atiel.

* Any cage I get will be too small.

* Lories and lorikeets consume sweet liquids and produce large
quantities of watery droppings which they spray as far as possible.

* Amazons are domineering tyrants.

* Parrots are extremely conservative. Once a daily routine is
established, the bird will go ballistic at the slightest change.

* I'm going to have to learn whole new ways to "play" with
a bird (see next item). (Note: no one had to give me lessons
on how to play with the toy poodle upstairs.)

* Never put one's fingers in front of a birds face. I did this
with a baby Senegal hen, lightly playing with its beak, which
it seemed to like, gently nipping my fingers in return. But then
the pet store lady rushed over, saying, "Never do that!"

* Always hold a bird close to your body. If held at arm's length
it will think you're being stand-offish and take offense.

* A parrot is liable to take offense at just about anything.

* I'm _still_ trying to figure out why I want one.

Regards, Sean

ps. The poodle upstairs is very affectionate. She always greets
me happily when I get home. She never bites, except playfully.
She doesn't get startled out of her mind if I bring a large object
like a lamp stand into the room. She doesn't run away if I take her
outside off the leash. And she never sits there glowering at me
like some gargoyle on the roof of Notre Dame cathedral!

 
 
 

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Post by Bill Wecke » Sat, 14 Sep 2002 22:20:33


Sean:

You've come to too many wrong conclusions for me to attempt to address each
one individually.  I think it's safe to say you don't have enough of a
positive attitude to have a successful relationship with a parrot.  Get
yourself the poodle - they've been genetically programmed over the course of
many thousands of years to like you and to be a good companion.

Bill

Quote:

> In no particular order:

> * Parrots are very complicated.

> * They're harder to care for than dogs or cats.

> * If I get a parrot the chances of getting bitten sooner or later
> are 100%.

> * Any parrot bigger than a***atiel can draw *** when it bites.
> The bigger the bird, the more stitches I'll need.

> ****atoos are very affectionate but need a lot of attention.
> Otherwise they'll go crazy and pluck their feathers out or scream
> all day, making me REAL popular with the landlady.

> * Hand raised baby parrots at the pet store are gentle and
> affectionate but can turn into demons when they grow up.

> * Love birds and quakers tend to bite off the toes of any other
> birds walking on top of their cage.

> * African grays are among the most intelligent. That means that
> they're much more creative about getting into mischief.

> * Any parrot caught in the act will be absolutely brazen about it.
> They have no conception of conscience.

> * Any bird that bonds to me is liable to attack my other friends
> (human or animal).

> * If I get two birds at the same time to keep each other company,
> neither one will be a good companion to *me*.

> * If I get only one bird and leave it alone all day it will get
> bored and can end up screaming and pullings its feathers out.

> * If I let a bird fly around the apartment to get exercise, I'll
> have splotchy white droppings everywhere. Also my furniture
> will get demolished.

> * Once I make a mistake with an African gray, the bird
> will hate me for life. (There goes a $2000 investment).

> * I'm bound to make a mistake due to inexperience.

> * Every bird for sale in the classifieds is probably sick. Vet bills
> alone will more than use up any money saved.

> * Every bird for sale in the classifieds will feel betrayed and
> emotionally disturbed on being sold (rejected from its flock).
> If this happens enough times the bird will end up incurably insane.
> Therefore every bird-for-sale ad in the classifieds is a tragedy.

> * It's going to cost me a small fortune to keep any bird larger
> than a***atiel.

> * Any cage I get will be too small.

> * Lories and lorikeets consume sweet liquids and produce large
> quantities of watery droppings which they spray as far as possible.

> * Amazons are domineering tyrants.

> * Parrots are extremely conservative. Once a daily routine is
> established, the bird will go ballistic at the slightest change.

> * I'm going to have to learn whole new ways to "play" with
> a bird (see next item). (Note: no one had to give me lessons
> on how to play with the toy poodle upstairs.)

> * Never put one's fingers in front of a birds face. I did this
> with a baby Senegal hen, lightly playing with its beak, which
> it seemed to like, gently nipping my fingers in return. But then
> the pet store lady rushed over, saying, "Never do that!"

> * Always hold a bird close to your body. If held at arm's length
> it will think you're being stand-offish and take offense.

> * A parrot is liable to take offense at just about anything.

> * I'm _still_ trying to figure out why I want one.

> Regards, Sean

> ps. The poodle upstairs is very affectionate. She always greets
> me happily when I get home. She never bites, except playfully.
> She doesn't get startled out of her mind if I bring a large object
> like a lamp stand into the room. She doesn't run away if I take her
> outside off the leash. And she never sits there glowering at me
> like some gargoyle on the roof of Notre Dame cathedral!

 
 
 

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Post by NaDean » Sat, 14 Sep 2002 22:42:32


Funny!!!!! ROTHLMAO But you do realize people are going to flip out....get
ready for the reasons you are wrong. ;) AND how many misconceptions you have
ect..ect...ect... and don't even start about the "biting the finger off"
thing. Hehehehe. Thanks for the laugh. :)
Quote:

> In no particular order:

> * Parrots are very complicated.

> * They're harder to care for than dogs or cats.

> * If I get a parrot the chances of getting bitten sooner or later
> are 100%.

> * Any parrot bigger than a***atiel can draw *** when it bites.
> The bigger the bird, the more stitches I'll need.

> ****atoos are very affectionate but need a lot of attention.
> Otherwise they'll go crazy and pluck their feathers out or scream
> all day, making me REAL popular with the landlady.

> * Hand raised baby parrots at the pet store are gentle and
> affectionate but can turn into demons when they grow up.

> * Love birds and quakers tend to bite off the toes of any other
> birds walking on top of their cage.

> * African grays are among the most intelligent. That means that
> they're much more creative about getting into mischief.

> * Any parrot caught in the act will be absolutely brazen about it.
> They have no conception of conscience.

> * Any bird that bonds to me is liable to attack my other friends
> (human or animal).

> * If I get two birds at the same time to keep each other company,
> neither one will be a good companion to *me*.

> * If I get only one bird and leave it alone all day it will get
> bored and can end up screaming and pullings its feathers out.

> * If I let a bird fly around the apartment to get exercise, I'll
> have splotchy white droppings everywhere. Also my furniture
> will get demolished.

> * Once I make a mistake with an African gray, the bird
> will hate me for life. (There goes a $2000 investment).

> * I'm bound to make a mistake due to inexperience.

> * Every bird for sale in the classifieds is probably sick. Vet bills
> alone will more than use up any money saved.

> * Every bird for sale in the classifieds will feel betrayed and
> emotionally disturbed on being sold (rejected from its flock).
> If this happens enough times the bird will end up incurably insane.
> Therefore every bird-for-sale ad in the classifieds is a tragedy.

> * It's going to cost me a small fortune to keep any bird larger
> than a***atiel.

> * Any cage I get will be too small.

> * Lories and lorikeets consume sweet liquids and produce large
> quantities of watery droppings which they spray as far as possible.

> * Amazons are domineering tyrants.

> * Parrots are extremely conservative. Once a daily routine is
> established, the bird will go ballistic at the slightest change.

> * I'm going to have to learn whole new ways to "play" with
> a bird (see next item). (Note: no one had to give me lessons
> on how to play with the toy poodle upstairs.)

> * Never put one's fingers in front of a birds face. I did this
> with a baby Senegal hen, lightly playing with its beak, which
> it seemed to like, gently nipping my fingers in return. But then
> the pet store lady rushed over, saying, "Never do that!"

> * Always hold a bird close to your body. If held at arm's length
> it will think you're being stand-offish and take offense.

> * A parrot is liable to take offense at just about anything.

> * I'm _still_ trying to figure out why I want one.

> Regards, Sean

> ps. The poodle upstairs is very affectionate. She always greets
> me happily when I get home. She never bites, except playfully.
> She doesn't get startled out of her mind if I bring a large object
> like a lamp stand into the room. She doesn't run away if I take her
> outside off the leash. And she never sits there glowering at me
> like some gargoyle on the roof of Notre Dame cathedral!

 
 
 

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Post by Joann » Sat, 14 Sep 2002 23:51:23


Quote:

> In no particular order:

Always, never, generalities and stuff for humor's sake probably need
rewording. Gee, I think that's everything.

Bottom line:  Birds aren't for everyone but no particular animal is.
And, for some, no animal at all is the best choice.

As much as I think I'd like to visit Africa and South America, I'd be
whining about the bugs and snakes, heat and humidity in no time.  Animal
Planet is really the best choice for me.

And just to clarify a misconception about CAGs, they are very
intelligent but the least mischievous of all my birds.  The***atoos
win the prize for mischief.

--
Sincerely,
Joanne

If it's right for you, then it's right, . . . . . for you!!!

Play - http://www.moonsgarden.com/
Pay for Play - http://www.moonsgarden.com/
Looking for Love? - http://www.moonsgarden.com/

 
 
 

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Post by Stanley Kaminsk » Sun, 15 Sep 2002 00:35:54


<snip!>

Quote:
> * I'm _still_ trying to figure out why I want one.

It's only because they're sooooo irresistable. I also had trouble deciding on
which species I wanted, and only after months of websurfing and advice from the
kind souls of this ng did I finally get my RSE. Take your time.

Quote:
> ps. The poodle upstairs is very affectionate. She always greets
> me happily when I get home. She never bites, except playfully.
> She doesn't get startled out of her mind if I bring a large object
> like a lamp stand into the room. She doesn't run away if I take her
> outside off the leash. And she never sits there glowering at me
> like some gargoyle on the roof of Notre Dame cathedral!

Yeah but my RSE doesn't hump the throw pillows on the sofa the way my toy
poodle did.

B^)

--
---Stash

"Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present
 generation to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make good
 use of it!"
           John Adams, letter to Abigail Adams, April 26, 1777

 
 
 

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Post by Toucanl » Sun, 15 Sep 2002 00:55:09


Quote:

>Very funny, are you sure you are not talking about husbands?

LOL. Good one!!!!!!!

Regards

 
 
 

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Post by Sean » Sun, 15 Sep 2002 02:26:29


Quote:



> Very funny, are you sure you are not talking about husbands?

[hilarious stuff snipped]

ROTFL!

Sean

 
 
 

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Post by Big Mama Bir » Sun, 15 Sep 2002 02:52:57


Quote:


> Very funny, are you sure you are not talking about husbands?

> > In no particular order:

> > * Parrots are very complicated.

> So are husbands.

> > * They're harder to care for than dogs or cats.

> That's for sure.

> > * If I get a [HUSBAND] the chances of getting bitten sooner or later
> > are 100%.

> You got that right.

> > * Any [HUSBAND] bigger than a[nother husband] can draw *** when it
> bites.
> > The bigger the [husband], the more stitches I'll need.

> Ouch!

> > * [HUSBANDS] are very affectionate but need a lot of attention.
> > Otherwise they'll go crazy and pluck their feathers out or scream
> > all day, making me REAL popular with the landlady.

> Exactly!

> > * Hand raised baby [husbands] ... are gentle and
> > affectionate but can turn into demons when they grow up.

> Not even in dispute.

> > * [HUSBANDS] to bite off the toes of any other
> > [MEN] walking on top of their cage.

> Jealous little guys, aren't they?

> > * [Some HUSBANDS]  are among the most intelligent. That means that
> > they're much more creative about getting into mischief.

> Must be genetic.

> > * Any [HUSBAND] caught in the act will be absolutely brazen about it.
> > They have no conception of conscience.

> What idiots, as if we didn't know.

> > * Any [HUSBAND] that bonds to me is liable to attack my other friends
> > (human or animal).

> More jealousy.

> > * If I get two [HUSBANDS] at the same time to keep each other company,
> > neither one will be a good companion to *me*.

> Must be a bonding thing.

> > * If I get only one [HUSBAND] and leave it alone all day it will get
> > bored and can end up screaming and pullings its feathers out.

> No comment.

> > * If I let a [HUSBAND] fly around the apartment to get exercise, I'll
> > have splotchy white droppings everywhere. Also my furniture
> > will get demolished.

> Gotta watch them every minute.

> > * Once I make a mistake with a [HUSBAND], [he]
> > will hate me for life. (There goes a $2000 investment).

> Of course, WE never forget either.

> > * I'm bound to make a mistake due to inexperience.

> Sure enough.

> > * Every [HUSBAND] for sale in the classifieds is probably sick. Vet bills
> > alone will more than use up any money saved.

> Little babies.

> > * Every [HUSBAND] for sale in the classifieds will feel betrayed and
> > emotionally disturbed on being sold (rejected from its flock).
> > If this happens enough times the [HUSBAND] will end up incurably insane.
> > Therefore every [HUSBAND]-for-sale ad in the classifieds is a tragedy.

> Gotta be careful of those classifieds.

> > * It's going to cost me a small fortune to keep any [HUSBAND] larger
> > than a[nother HUSBAND].

> Idiots.

> > * Any cage I get will be too small.

> Why do they like SUV's anyway?

> > * [Some HUSBANDS] consume sweet liquids and produce large
> > quantities of watery droppings which they spray as far as possible.

> At least put the toilet seat down!

> > * [HUSBANDS] are domineering tyrants.

> Sure enough.

> > * [HUSBANDS] are extremely conservative. Once a daily routine is
> > established, the [HUSBAND] will go ballistic at the slightest change.

> Creatures of habit, I suppose.

> > * I'm going to have to learn whole new ways to "play" with
> > a [HUSBAND] (see next item). (Note: no one had to give me lessons
> > on how to play with the [boy] toy ... upstairs.)

> He-he-he.

> > * Never put one's fingers in front of a [HUSBAND'S] face. I did this
> > with a baby [HUSBAND], lightly playing with its beak, which
> > it seemed to like, gently nipping my fingers in return. But then
> > the [HUSBAND's mother] rushed over, saying, "Never do that!"

> Bee-ach!

> > * Always hold a [HUSBAND] close to your body. If held at
> > arm's length it will think you're being stand-offish and
> > take offense.

> So sensitive...

> > * A [HUSBAND] is liable to take offense at just about anything.

> Just WHAT do you mean by that?

> > * I'm _still_ trying to figure out why I want one.

> YOU'RE trying to figure it out, we all are!

> > Regards, Sean

> Regards, Sue
> :>)

   What a hoooooooooot!!! ROTFLOLOAOA ("rolling on the floor etc.
laughing etc. over and over again")! <gasps for breath> . . .BTW,
this guy Sean is MY "SO" -- and the shoe DOES fit! Thanks for some
real good tips on handling him! <mischievous grin>

"Big Mama Bird"

 
 
 

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Post by d kru » Sun, 15 Sep 2002 03:43:57


Quote:

> Very funny, are you sure you are not talking about husbands?

<good stuff snipped>
Wish I hadn't been taking a drink when I read this. Thanks for the laugh!!!!

--
Debbie, Dusty (CAG) and Casperella (U2)
www.picturetrail.com/pinecreekfarm

 
 
 

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Post by mdflo » Sun, 15 Sep 2002 03:53:38


Sean: I suspect you got most of your information from this group, huh?
 About half of what you're listing is either not true or only true in
certain circumstances.  Perhaps the only FACT regarding parrots that
you can count on is that they're each individuals.  So much of how a
parrot behaves depends on how it's treated and trained to behave; the
good news about that is that parrots can and do continue to learn
throughout their lives.

I liked your list, though, it made me laugh because I imagine this is
what a lot of humans think/learn before they bring a parrot into their
home and their heart.

PS:***atiels and budgies CAN and do draw *** if they bite hard
enough. ;-)

Quote:

> In no particular order:

> * Parrots are very complicated.

> * They're harder to care for than dogs or cats.

> * If I get a parrot the chances of getting bitten sooner or later
> are 100%.

> * Any parrot bigger than a***atiel can draw *** when it bites.
> The bigger the bird, the more stitches I'll need.

> ****atoos are very affectionate but need a lot of attention.
> Otherwise they'll go crazy and pluck their feathers out or scream
> all day, making me REAL popular with the landlady.

> * Hand raised baby parrots at the pet store are gentle and
> affectionate but can turn into demons when they grow up.

> * Love birds and quakers tend to bite off the toes of any other
> birds walking on top of their cage.

> * African grays are among the most intelligent. That means that
> they're much more creative about getting into mischief.

> * Any parrot caught in the act will be absolutely brazen about it.
> They have no conception of conscience.

> * Any bird that bonds to me is liable to attack my other friends
> (human or animal).

> * If I get two birds at the same time to keep each other company,
> neither one will be a good companion to *me*.

> * If I get only one bird and leave it alone all day it will get
> bored and can end up screaming and pullings its feathers out.

> * If I let a bird fly around the apartment to get exercise, I'll
> have splotchy white droppings everywhere. Also my furniture
> will get demolished.

> * Once I make a mistake with an African gray, the bird
> will hate me for life. (There goes a $2000 investment).

> * I'm bound to make a mistake due to inexperience.

> * Every bird for sale in the classifieds is probably sick. Vet bills
> alone will more than use up any money saved.

> * Every bird for sale in the classifieds will feel betrayed and
> emotionally disturbed on being sold (rejected from its flock).
> If this happens enough times the bird will end up incurably insane.
> Therefore every bird-for-sale ad in the classifieds is a tragedy.

> * It's going to cost me a small fortune to keep any bird larger
> than a***atiel.

> * Any cage I get will be too small.

> * Lories and lorikeets consume sweet liquids and produce large
> quantities of watery droppings which they spray as far as possible.

> * Amazons are domineering tyrants.

> * Parrots are extremely conservative. Once a daily routine is
> established, the bird will go ballistic at the slightest change.

> * I'm going to have to learn whole new ways to "play" with
> a bird (see next item). (Note: no one had to give me lessons
> on how to play with the toy poodle upstairs.)

> * Never put one's fingers in front of a birds face. I did this
> with a baby Senegal hen, lightly playing with its beak, which
> it seemed to like, gently nipping my fingers in return. But then
> the pet store lady rushed over, saying, "Never do that!"

> * Always hold a bird close to your body. If held at arm's length
> it will think you're being stand-offish and take offense.

> * A parrot is liable to take offense at just about anything.

> * I'm _still_ trying to figure out why I want one.

> Regards, Sean

> ps. The poodle upstairs is very affectionate. She always greets
> me happily when I get home. She never bites, except playfully.
> She doesn't get startled out of her mind if I bring a large object
> like a lamp stand into the room. She doesn't run away if I take her
> outside off the leash. And she never sits there glowering at me
> like some gargoyle on the roof of Notre Dame cathedral!

 
 
 

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Post by Dave Ferris » Sun, 15 Sep 2002 04:52:40


This is a very amusing list or parrot attributes I must say.

I think what you are seeing Sean is that many bird owners want to insure
that you are fully educated to the downside of sharing your life with a
parrot BEFORE you purchase one.  As you are now probably aware there is
an epidemic of parrots being passed from home to home to home and the
shelters are full to the point of bursting.  Since we care so much about
these intelligent creatures we tend to re-enforce the negative in our
zeal to prevent the start of another 'hand-me-down' bird scenario.

The point being made to you I think is "A parrot IS a lifelong
commitment." Not unlike the decision to have a child (something I know A
LOT about - I've got 7 kids).

They are destructive loud, messy, stubborn & infuriating but if you
share your life with the right one you will develop a companionship and
bond unlike that with any other living creature.

Dave

Quote:

> In no particular order:

> * Parrots are very complicated.

> * They're harder to care for than dogs or cats.

> * If I get a parrot the chances of getting bitten sooner or later
> are 100%.

> * Any parrot bigger than a***atiel can draw *** when it bites.
> The bigger the bird, the more stitches I'll need.

> ****atoos are very affectionate but need a lot of attention.
> Otherwise they'll go crazy and pluck their feathers out or scream
> all day, making me REAL popular with the landlady.

> * Hand raised baby parrots at the pet store are gentle and
> affectionate but can turn into demons when they grow up.

> * Love birds and quakers tend to bite off the toes of any other
> birds walking on top of their cage.

> * African grays are among the most intelligent. That means that
> they're much more creative about getting into mischief.

> * Any parrot caught in the act will be absolutely brazen about it.
> They have no conception of conscience.

> * Any bird that bonds to me is liable to attack my other friends
> (human or animal).

> * If I get two birds at the same time to keep each other company,
> neither one will be a good companion to *me*.

> * If I get only one bird and leave it alone all day it will get
> bored and can end up screaming and pullings its feathers out.

> * If I let a bird fly around the apartment to get exercise, I'll
> have splotchy white droppings everywhere. Also my furniture
> will get demolished.

> * Once I make a mistake with an African gray, the bird
> will hate me for life. (There goes a $2000 investment).

> * I'm bound to make a mistake due to inexperience.

> * Every bird for sale in the classifieds is probably sick. Vet bills
> alone will more than use up any money saved.

> * Every bird for sale in the classifieds will feel betrayed and
> emotionally disturbed on being sold (rejected from its flock).
> If this happens enough times the bird will end up incurably insane.
> Therefore every bird-for-sale ad in the classifieds is a tragedy.

> * It's going to cost me a small fortune to keep any bird larger
> than a***atiel.

> * Any cage I get will be too small.

> * Lories and lorikeets consume sweet liquids and produce large
> quantities of watery droppings which they spray as far as possible.

> * Amazons are domineering tyrants.

> * Parrots are extremely conservative. Once a daily routine is
> established, the bird will go ballistic at the slightest change.

> * I'm going to have to learn whole new ways to "play" with
> a bird (see next item). (Note: no one had to give me lessons
> on how to play with the toy poodle upstairs.)

> * Never put one's fingers in front of a birds face. I did this
> with a baby Senegal hen, lightly playing with its beak, which
> it seemed to like, gently nipping my fingers in return. But then
> the pet store lady rushed over, saying, "Never do that!"

> * Always hold a bird close to your body. If held at arm's length
> it will think you're being stand-offish and take offense.

> * A parrot is liable to take offense at just about anything.

> * I'm _still_ trying to figure out why I want one.

> Regards, Sean

> ps. The poodle upstairs is very affectionate. She always greets
> me happily when I get home. She never bites, except playfully.
> She doesn't get startled out of her mind if I bring a large object
> like a lamp stand into the room. She doesn't run away if I take her
> outside off the leash. And she never sits there glowering at me
> like some gargoyle on the roof of Notre Dame cathedral!

 
 
 

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Post by Dave Ferris » Sun, 15 Sep 2002 07:10:33


Well gee I guess that makes it NOTHING like having children.....
Quote:


>>The point being made to you I think is "A parrot IS a lifelong
>>commitment." Not unlike the decision to have a child (something I know A
>>LOT about - I've got 7 kids).

> It's NOTHING like having children.  Birds can be bought and sold as
> circumstances change.

>                            Jack

 
 
 

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Post by Dave Ferris » Sun, 15 Sep 2002 07:11:20


And children can (unfortunately) be pawned off to an ex-spouse and
ignored as situations change - what's your point?
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>>The point being made to you I think is "A parrot IS a lifelong
>>commitment." Not unlike the decision to have a child (something I know A
>>LOT about - I've got 7 kids).

> It's NOTHING like having children.  Birds can be bought and sold as
> circumstances change.

>                            Jack

 
 
 

Sean's Quest for Parrots - what I've learned so far

Post by Dave Ferris » Sun, 15 Sep 2002 07:30:26


Why is it that some people feel compelled to resort to disrespect other
posters in newgroups?  I've never really understood this mentality.

I make a simple analogy of how the commitment to your parrot should be
taken seriously like the commitment to have a child and it is totally
dismissed as irelevant because one aspect of owning a parrot is different.

I point out that even this aspect is not that different and now I am
"...one with whom reasoning is impossible."

Lighten up, Jack.

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>>>>The point being made to you I think is "A parrot IS a lifelong
>>>>commitment." Not unlike the decision to have a child (something I know A
>>>>LOT about - I've got 7 kids).

>>>It's NOTHING like having children.  Birds can be bought and sold as
>>>circumstances change.

>>And children can (unfortunately) be pawned off to an ex-spouse and
>>ignored as situations change - what's your point?

> You're obviously another one with whom reasoning is impossible.

>                            Jack

 
 
 

Sean's Quest for Parrots - what I've learned so far

Post by itts » Sun, 15 Sep 2002 08:09:52


hm.....i see each individual line extracted from a post on a bird
usegroup at one time or another :-)

All i can say is WRONG WRONG WRONG.......(though some *nearly* true! -
though not the parakeet  or***atiel bite....ask my husband! :-)

I must say all in all the way it was written is a SCREAM - had to
laugh and laugh. Would make a good script for a stand-up comedian on
the Animal Planet.

It would be IMPOSSIBLE to write a response to every line written -
though I - amongst others - ARE TEMPTED.....so one more 'nibble' and
we will BITE :-)

see www.tobynet.com

though there isn't much there - i plan on adding biographies of 5
greys, 1 bare-eyed***atoo, 1 goffins***atoo, 1 umbrealla***atoo,
1 blue-fronted amazon, a grey cheek parakeet (small parrot), conures,
***atiels, parakeets, a hard boiled egg that looks like Bill
Clinton........(true!)

but look there. I, personally, having been around cats, dogs, iguana,
rabbits and the spider in my bathtub named Albert - and parrots (to
me) are *ultimate* in what they have provided for/to  me. I cannot do
it justice by putting into words.

still, though, almost as funny as what one of my parrots would write
:-)

(oh! how does one NOT respond to what you have written and still write
so much?)

thanks for the smile and the laugh - i'll go give my babies a kiss -
yes, on the beak. they'll even put their beak inside my mouth - a few
of them will even regurgitate for me and *forcefully* attempt to feed
me......is that love, or what?

leicarose
www.tobynet.com

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> In no particular order:

> * Parrots are very complicated.

> * They're harder to care for than dogs or cats.

> * If I get a parrot the chances of getting bitten sooner or later
> are 100%.

> * Any parrot bigger than a***atiel can draw *** when it bites.
> The bigger the bird, the more stitches I'll need.

> ****atoos are very affectionate but need a lot of attention.
> Otherwise they'll go crazy and pluck their feathers out or scream
> all day, making me REAL popular with the landlady.

> * Hand raised baby parrots at the pet store are gentle and
> affectionate but can turn into demons when they grow up.

> * Love birds and quakers tend to bite off the toes of any other
> birds walking on top of their cage.

> * African grays are among the most intelligent. That means that
> they're much more creative about getting into mischief.

> * Any parrot caught in the act will be absolutely brazen about it.
> They have no conception of conscience.

> * Any bird that bonds to me is liable to attack my other friends
> (human or animal).

> * If I get two birds at the same time to keep each other company,
> neither one will be a good companion to *me*.

> * If I get only one bird and leave it alone all day it will get
> bored and can end up screaming and pullings its feathers out.

> * If I let a bird fly around the apartment to get exercise, I'll
> have splotchy white droppings everywhere. Also my furniture
> will get demolished.

> * Once I make a mistake with an African gray, the bird
> will hate me for life. (There goes a $2000 investment).

> * I'm bound to make a mistake due to inexperience.

> * Every bird for sale in the classifieds is probably sick. Vet bills
> alone will more than use up any money saved.

> * Every bird for sale in the classifieds will feel betrayed and
> emotionally disturbed on being sold (rejected from its flock).
> If this happens enough times the bird will end up incurably insane.
> Therefore every bird-for-sale ad in the classifieds is a tragedy.

> * It's going to cost me a small fortune to keep any bird larger
> than a***atiel.

> * Any cage I get will be too small.

> * Lories and lorikeets consume sweet liquids and produce large
> quantities of watery droppings which they spray as far as possible.

> * Amazons are domineering tyrants.

> * Parrots are extremely conservative. Once a daily routine is
> established, the bird will go ballistic at the slightest change.

> * I'm going to have to learn whole new ways to "play" with
> a bird (see next item). (Note: no one had to give me lessons
> on how to play with the toy poodle upstairs.)

> * Never put one's fingers in front of a birds face. I did this
> with a baby Senegal hen, lightly playing with its beak, which
> it seemed to like, gently nipping my fingers in return. But then
> the pet store lady rushed over, saying, "Never do that!"

> * Always hold a bird close to your body. If held at arm's length
> it will think you're being stand-offish and take offense.

> * A parrot is liable to take offense at just about anything.

> * I'm _still_ trying to figure out why I want one.

> Regards, Sean

> ps. The poodle upstairs is very affectionate. She always greets
> me happily when I get home. She never bites, except playfully.
> She doesn't get startled out of her mind if I bring a large object
> like a lamp stand into the room. She doesn't run away if I take her
> outside off the leash. And she never sits there glowering at me
> like some gargoyle on the roof of Notre Dame cathedral!