It could all be about how the picture was shot.It's interesting that the baby on that hand doesn't look so big at all.
From what I've seen, they continue growing past the half year mark but how far beyond this, I'm not certain. It's not huge changes but they do grow some more and fill out. This bird could also have been on the smaller end of the species scale, we cannot be certain.
It may happen one day. Scott Lewis once wrote that he was afraid of this possible scenario. He stated that this species had so much going for it as an ideal parrot (as much as this is possible for a parrot) for home environments. It's temperament, size and general care make it above average. Once Capes become better known he feared, the prospect of some of these birds ending up in less than fortunate circumstances concerned him. He felt they deserved far better than this. I also fear that it's inevitable because his, quote "best-kept secret" has been out of the bag for some time now.Makes sense Titanis.Off topic. I just hope that Capes don't become so popular that I see them being rehomed and resold on craiglist type ads.
I think there's several at least besides Mabel. They tend not to speak much about their Severes, unless these members no longer post here. I remember a few owners here last year but even then they weren't very vocal about their Severes. Severes are very much like the large macaws in needs inasmuch as what works for the big guys will generally be good for Severes. The cage and food requirements will be less but in all aspects their needs will be close to the same. Maybe that's one reason they don't post many threads?Think of this forum Titanis. A very small community when you consider the big picture and look at how many capes there will be on this forum before the end of year. ALOT in my opinion.
More than the pionus white caps and more than the severe macaw owners too. I really wonder why there aren't many severe macaw owner folks on here.
I agree with you, the number of Cape owners have been growing rapidly on this forum. Before I joined I had never heard of a Cape, I think Joanna's Capri was my first introduction to the Capes. Im not posative on time lines but I remeber Coco's Lola was rather young at that point too, as was Oliver. Now we have cute Olivia and Natacha's soon to be baby girl. Having 5 Capes in I think to what would be around a year give or take in age is quite a large amount for such an unpopular bird.Think of this forum Titanis. A very small community when you consider the big picture and look at how many capes there will be on this forum before the end of year. ALOT in my opinion.
More than the pionus white caps and more than the severe macaw owners too.
I really wonder why there aren't many severe macaw owner folks on here.
There could be more than 5 Capes presently but haven't actually counted. People here are in a pretty close knit online community. There's a thread somewhere about forums contributing to MBS and it's possible that one person's flock can very much influence the eventual acquisition of new birds to another's flock. Especially in cases where the birds are highly desired for their all around good qualities. It's understandable how influential this forum can be.
Me to.
I contacted a breeder earlier this year about a Cape, but than Lino came to me so I put getting one on hold until he gets a bit older.
She eats and flies like they're going out of style so I imagine she might make it to just under 300 grams by her first birthday. I think there are a few more Capes owners on here that just post a bit more unfrequently.. There was female -Piper, male -Scotty and I think another male....I'm not sure. Coco's right though, I saw a craigslist add for an 11 month old female in D.C. The owners reply was a bit unsettling, and honestly if we'd had the funds for a third bird I would have brought her home for some good tlc. I think it's a very sad thing that the animal shelters/rescues are so full in our country. I feel it shows the lack of commitment and respect to animals that so many Americans fail to posses.
Yes let's name Natacha's EGG.. Egglectia!!!Egg with a capital "E"...Wondering if I should just put it in the name running
Can Emma say that? 'Cause I don't think I can
Yes let's name Natacha's EGG.. Egglectia!!!
Yes, I remember a few infrequent posters from last year with Capes, so we could be closer to 10 Capes even excluding the members who haven't brought theirs home yet.Nikki is correct, Olivia is in the 266 gram range.
Actually, I don't think there's a lack of respect for animals in the US that is any greater than in other Western countries. I think it's more the size of the country (number of birds) that grants that impression. I have yet to see a Cape being rehomed here and I live fairly close to one of the most well known Canadian Cape breeders. Also, largely contributing is the relatively low purchase cost of exotics and supplies compared to Canada and Europe. Just to give an example, a typical cost for a Sun Conure is about $1000 at a store, a Hahn's Macaw sells for $1500. Over the years, I always thought that the high cost of exotics north of the border was a huge negative but one good thing that probably results from this is a more serious attitude of prospective owners towards the animals they bring home.Coco's right though, I saw a craigslist add for an 11 month old female in D.C. The owners reply was a bit unsettling,
Actually, over the last few years I've heard of two - one was close to Quebec city, a male, one was in Alberta, a female.
It's very possible, I've only been looking at rehomes for about the last 3 years now and not every day.
