Oh yes, it's true in general. Patrick is not terribly nippy, but he's a mini, and minis will be minis
. He has nipped me but not very hard. He's got a gentle nature and has never bitten me (yet). He's a baby, though, and has plenty of time . I don't mind, because I know how they are and love them anyway 
Ha ha I see.
Oh yes, it's true in general. Patrick is not terribly nippy, but he's a mini, and minis will be minis
I agree with you.oh.. I'd just like add that I think it's terrible that he'd rehome the one who was in his home first before rehoming the new addition. Terrible. Yes, this is simply my personal opinion.
Some people can't be bothered with trying out logical solutions. Sad really.
Oh yes, I agree. I doubt a bird that unusual will last long.
Saemma, I'm surprised he's rehoming the bird at all. Placing them in separate rooms seems a more reasonable approach if they can't get along
I would say 1) she's still young 2) you're a great bird mom!Mabel really is a low maintenance bird never mind the fact that she happens to be a mini mac. Sometimes I wonder whether I lucked out or whether I really have done well.
3) she may be just a touch sweeter than some other minis. Gender may play a role as well. I'm sure there are exceptions, but all my minis are little dudes, and they are not as affectionate as some of the girls on the board (or my own large girls), I've noticed.
It really is a sad situation. If things had not worked out with Mabel thenshe would have been the one to leave to a more appropriate home. Not Sachi or Emma.
He's definitely smaller than MabelOh yes, I meant to ask you yesterday. How much bigger is Patrick when compared to a Noble Macaw? Trying to figure out whether he is bigger than Sachi but smaller than Mabel?
Hmm, a Noble is slightly bigger than a Hahns, but usually not a hundred grams bigger, more like 30 or 40 grams bigger, so something like 190 grams. Patrick weighs 250 grams, so he's bigger than a Noble.
They are the only minis that do, kind of like miniature Militaries, LOL.
I tell you, Zoe is something else with her speech...Yesterday, Zoe was on her stand looking down at him and telling him to watch out and saying "step up." I think she was trying to get him to climb back up off the ground.
Fairly difficult although I've seen them offered from time to time.
BTM and especially RFM are more difficult to find but that may change this decade (hopefully) as more breeders acquire pairs. I know Longo's has at least one pair because he wrote me that he did and that was 2 years ago. There were others who had birds but they sold them and don't know if they went to other breeders.
Same here, although this is the second Illiger's I've seen being rehomed in Quebec since the end of winter - unless this is the same bird being rehomed by different people (hope not).
There's a breeder in Quebec, and undoubtedly the reason they may be more common in that province. Regarding the ad, I remember reading about the conflict between the owner's new bird and his Illiger's. It also bothered me he's rehoming the older bird. I guess he has good reason...?
It's my opinion as well, but in truth, it's sad any bird has to be rehomed due to a conflict. I wonder what the new bird is species-wise; I was going to reply to the ad just to find out more info about the situation between the birds.oh.. I'd just like add that I think it's terrible that he'd rehome the one who was in his home first before rehoming the new addition. Terrible. Yes, this is simply my personal opinion.
I only know of three breeders and all are in Eastern Canada, but aside from Longo's not sure if the others are still in business:
Yup, but who knows his living conditions. Maybe he's living in an apartment and both birds are excessively loud...? I'm almost inclined to contact him and find out the reasons.Saemma, I'm surprised he's rehoming the bird at all. Placing them in separate rooms seems a more reasonable approach if they can't get along
No need to rush into something so soon after bringing Mabel home. If you don't have the feeling to bring any new bird home, best not to do it until you're finally ready.Not considering. I have only had Mabel for 7 months and you guys all know how slow I like to take things.
Absolutely. The members here are not the norm by any stretch. Otherwise, this seller would have been here already.Holiday, I have sadly realized that *we* on here are not the norm.
He really is a smallish chap.
He's definitely smaller than Mabel
How's his flying skills? Is his tail VERY long too?
Titanis, I can hear her right now in there talking to him. Can't tell what she's saying, but she's chatting up a storm. Maybe I should go set up that camera, eh?I tell you, Zoe is something else with her speech...
If I do, though, she'll probably clam up 
He really is a smallish chap.
His tail is just now starting to come back in, and yes, his longest feather is in now and pretty long--and the most lovely multi-colored shades that fade one into another, like a sunset over the ocean . Most of his tail feathers were broken off when I got him. His wing feathers were horribly clipped as well and are also just starting to come back in. He's starting to look quite handsome, if I do say so myself .
Does bad nutrition has anything to do with whether eggs are viable?
That explains why Bergot never responded to my inquiries about HH. Oh well, it's difficult to be a breeder in these times.
I guess they must have gone out of business quite a few years ago, then, if your breeder has had his Capes for some time? 
Please try if you can. That would be extremely interesting. Despite her sometimes feistiness, I find Zoe to be a remarkable macaw.Titanis, I can hear her right now in there talking to him. Can't tell what she's saying, but she's chatting up a storm. Maybe I should go set up that camera, eh?
She's one in a million, I'd say--of course, I'm biased!Please try if you can. That would be extremely interesting. Despite her sometimes feistiness, I find Zoe to be a remarkable macaw.
But, I wouldn't trade her. She's got the most personality of any bird I've ever seen.
