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[Elizabeth0702]

I have used AA as a resource for years and am just now making an account. I thought I'd say hi and share my avian history.
When I was little I wanted a parrotlet so badly and ended up with a budgie that I had for about 10 years. She was really well hand trained and a delight. After she died we got a pair of budgies that my parents still own. When I was in Highschool my dad rescued a 15 year old Blue and Gold Macaw. We named her Curacoa. She took one look at me and decided I was her person. My dad and I co-parented her until I left for college (boy was she confused/devastated). Cura has still not forgiven me. She doesn't like me nearly as much as she used to. She will definitely be my inheritance but in the meantime, I have grownup, gradutated, and gotten married and I'm starting to think about getting a bird to add to our little family. I miss the chattering of the budgies and the whistling of the parrot. I'm thinking of getting something in between.
Anyway, I'm excited to join and finally be a part of the flock instead of just using this for bird google.

 

[EkkieLu]

Welcome Aboard! I'm so glad you're here!!! Loved your history story.

 

[MommyBird]

Welcome!
What "in-between" birds are you considering?
Are there any parrot rescues near you to visit?

 

[Shezbug]

Welcome

 

[expressmailtome]

Welcome, and enjoy the site!

 

[Icey]

 

[Zara]

Welcome to the forum Elizabeth

 

[cassiesdad]

Welcome to the Avenue...it's great to have you as part of the flock...

 

[JLcribber]

Welcome. You would seriously love a cockatiel my dear. They have a great personality and make wonderful little companions. Much more interactive than a budgie.

 

[cassiesdad]

Welcome. You would seriously love a cockatiel my dear. They have a great personality and make wonderful little companions. Much more interactive than a budgie.

I totally agree. Tiels adapt so very well to living with people...they're very forgiving of our peculiar ways...

 

[Elizabeth0702]

What "in-between" birds are you considering?
Are there any parrot rescues near you to visit?

I'm considering a conure (posted it over on rehome highway). My dad owned conures (patagonian) before I was born and I love their playfulness. I'm in Virginia so I've been thinking about checking out Pheonix Landing.

You would seriously love a cockatiel my dear.

I've never been a huge fan of 'tiels I'm thinking just a step up. Conure is what I'm generally looking at though I did meet an adorable ringneck the other day.

Thanks for all the welcomes!

 

[Hankmacaw]

My vote is for an African Grey. They are what I really wanted when I got my GW macaws (that I love without borders), but their intelligence made me think that I wasn't the right owner. They can be a delight, just ask any of the Grey owners on this forum.

The one problem with them is that they are a very dusty bird and owning one would restrict any future birds to Old World birds, as the New World birds can be sensitive to their dust and contract Pulmonary Hypersensitive Syndrome which is 100% deadly.

Good luck on your search and my final advice is to get the bird that you really and truly want.

 

[MommyBird]

I'm considering a conure (posted it over on rehome highway). My dad owned conures (patagonian) before I was born and I love their playfulness. I'm in Virginia so I've been thinking about checking out Pheonix Landing.

Phoenix Landing is a wonderful group. I donate to them too.
Patagonians are so unique. The Gabriel Foundation rescue has a room full of them. (FYI they adopt out of state) They can be LOUD.
I adored my elderly Blue crowned conure - so smart, but not cuddly. I have adopted a Jenday now.
So, I like conures a lot. Will be interested to see who Phoenix Landing matches with you! Good luck!

 

[Theresa]

I believe I saw in your other post that you live in an apartment. Conures can be VERY loud!
My Mom's tiny GCC could be heard in my car with windows up, in the dead of winter with her windows closed when he did his alarm call

Welcome to AA

 

[hrafn]

 

[cassiesdad]

I did meet an adorable ringneck the other day.

I'm a fan of the species for sure. Our Titan was a wonderful companion for 26 years. He was definitely representative of his species...intelligent and independent. He did enjoy interacting with his people...and also enjoyed meeting others. Definitely not a "hands-on" bird...he'd sit on your shoulder for a time that he decided...then go back to his area.
He was our first "birdie ambassador"...making countless trips to do pet therapy...and education...

 

[AutumnRain]

Welcome!

 

[tka]

Welcome! I don't know when you anticipate Cura coming to live with you, but as she's a New World bird, I'd avoid getting a dusty bird. So no African Greys, cockatoos or (probably) cockatiels.

Conures are also New World so should be fine to have in the air space as a macaw. You must never have them out together because a macaw could easily hurt or even kill a smaller bird.

 

[Nikomania]

Sending you my official welcome! Glad you decided to officially come on board! AA, hands down, is the best avian forum on our planet.

 

[BeanieofJustice]

Welcome to AA! I love conures, and if you're going to end up with a macaw, I'd agree with the above posters in steering clear of Old World parrots. Good luck with Phoenix Landing! I've heard a lot of good things about them.