New person here!

[Mallie]

Hello! I am new to the forum and wanted to get some info on hawk head breeders in Canada.

First some info about me! I live with my husband and 2 dobermans. I have loved birds ever since I was little. I had budgies as a young girl and knew one day I would get a larger parrot. The first time I saw a Hawk Headed Parrot was in a pet store (can you believe it!?). I wanted to stay and talk to that bird all day. I was only a teenager at the time and could not have afforded such a bird.

I have volunteered at Friends of the Aviary in Hamilton Ontario and I am very confidant with parrots. I have also fostered a Double Yellow-Headed Amazon.

The dogs will not be a problem with the parrot. They are incredibly gentle and got along great with the Amazon I looked after. If anything, they may have to be wary of the Hawk Head Parrot… if I am lucky enough to find one.

I have done a ton of reading on this parrot and will give him/her everything they need and more. I know they are the kind of bird that will test you. I have no problem setting rules and boundaries. I do not have children (besides the dogs lol) so my new baby will have all of my attention.

I know there are a few members on this forum with Hawk Heads that live in Canada. I have contacted a few breeders in Ontario and am waiting to hear back from them. I realize there will more than likely be a waiting list for this little guy.

If anyone has a breeder they can recommend that would be fabulous. I am willing to travel. I have emailed the 3 breeders in Ontario listed on parrotplace.ca. I may also email the one in Alberta if I do not hear anything back from the ones I emailed.

Rachel

 

[sunnysmom]

 

[iamwhoiam]

Welcome to AA.

 

[Mallie]

Thanks guys! Hopefully someone with a Hawk Head can help me out.

 

[JosienBB]

Where abouts in Ontario are you? Are you specifically looking for a baby? The only breeder I know of who still breeds hawkheads is in Quebec, and maybe one in B.C. There's one in Ontario, but I would steer clear of her -- very shady. I see adult birds on kijiji sometimes. I got Target as a rehome a couple of years ago.

 

[Tyrion]

I got Loki as an adult so I am not to sure on breeders but I love her and she has been a great addition to my home ...hope you have luck finding a baby

 

[Mallie]

I live in Cambridge. I am not against traveling to pick one up. I would also love to take in an older bird. I have looked a few times on kijiji for that reason. I never have any luck.

JoseinBB, do you know the breeders email or info? I would love to contact them.

 

[zoo mom]

Welcome

 

[Greycloud]

Make sure you check out our Hawkhead forum! Lots of great info there!
Hawkhead Trail | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

 

[Mallie]

@JosienBB Sorry to be a bother. Do you have any info on the HH breeder in BC or Quebec?
I have been watching kijiji on and off for 2 years with no luck of adopting an older bird.

 

[JosienBB]

@JosienBB Sorry to be a bother. Do you have any info on the HH breeder in BC or Quebec?
I have been watching kijiji on and off for 2 years with no luck of adopting an older bird.

Oisellerie PLB Aviary: Poponnière -- Quebec

I can't remember the name of the aviary in B.C., sorry.

I saw an adult bird near Barrie, ON, one in B.C. (both last year), and one in Alberta only a few months ago. Don't give up Also, I saw a 3-year-old at a local PJ's Pet Centre half a year ago.

 

[Mallie]

Awesome! Thank you! I will try and look more often on kijiji.