OMG!! I met an Ekkie ...

[Saemma]

For the very first time in my life!!
It was such a special meeting too and so unexpected. I went to the local petshop to give some "TOO LARGE" toys that I had purchased for Emma to give to the parrots there and lo and behold.... she was there.

A little 3 month old girlie Ekkie!! Much larger than I had imagined ekkies to be. She is basically Emma's size but felt alot lighter for some reason.

Her beautiful face is still etched in my mind and it was such a nice meeting. She was so calm, docile and sweet just perched on my hand. Kind of reminded me of the first time I met Sachi.

Now... the question is... can I handle a 3rd parrot? Can I handle a parrot with such special needs?

 

[GG.]

love at first sight!

If that is what you want, yes, you can handle it.

 

[Saemma]

love at first sight!

If that is what you want, yes, you can handle it.

Thanks Gg but not very pragmatic or helpful right now.

 

[Merlie]

Saemma ..

If anyone is equipped to handle an Ekkie, you are. They do require a bit of special "dietary" watch points, but I so think you'd make an awesome Ekkie mom.

One of my best friends got an Ekkie not too long ago, amazing sweetheart of a bird, she's never been happier with her decision. You already feed an extremely healthy diet, so I can't you being intimidated by feeding a proper Ekkie diet.

Life is short .. if you've got the means and time to provide .. and you want her .. then I say go for it girl!!! <besides, lol .. taking care of 3 isn't really harder than taking care of two .. that's always my rationalization!!>

 

[GG.]

Thanks Gg but not very pragmatic or helpful right now.

JMO

 

[Blazeybird]

Go back and get her, what are you waiting for???!?

 

[piercesdesigns]

Why is she special needs?

 

[Saemma]

Saemma ..

If anyone is equipped to handle an Ekkie, you are. They do require a bit of special "dietary" watch points, but I so think you'd make an awesome Ekkie mom.

One of my best friends got an Ekkie not too long ago, amazing sweetheart of a bird, she's never been happier with her decision. You already feed an extremely healthy diet, so I can't you being intimidated by feeding a proper Ekkie diet.

Life is short .. if you've got the means and time to provide .. and you want her .. then I say go for it girl!!! <besides, lol .. taking care of 3 isn't really harder than taking care of two .. that's always my rationalization!!>

This coming from our resident "Sidewalk sale shopping Queen"..

I don't know.. I kind of feel like I don't know much about ekkies even though I always read the ekkie threads and have even lurked on the land of OZ.

 

[Saemma]

Why is she special needs?

I say special needs because all Ekkies seem to "sound like special needs" parrots to me.

 

[piercesdesigns]

They are just very different. But I love them. I just adapted all of my other birds diets around my ekkies. LOL

 

[akijoy]

If she stole your heart, do you have a choice?!!?

You are so good with birds. I am doing okay with Ollie, though I was worried about diet and all. He is such an easy fellow....especially compared to Gertie!

She would be a very lucky parrot should she end up in your home!

 

[Birdiemarie]

OhBoyOhBoyOhBoyOhBoy!!!!!!

 

[Saemma]

Thanks so much Monica!!What about those Hormonal, nesty things I hear about them?

Where's Birdie Marie!!?

Perhaps..this is what I need?

 

[Saemma]

OhBoyOhBoyOhBoyOhBoy!!!!!!

I need more Rational, practical, mature adult feedback please!!!

 

[akijoy]

OhBoyOhBoyOhBoyOhBoy!!!!!!

No,Marie... it's.....

OhGirlOhGirlOhGirlOhGirl!!!!!!

 

[Merlie]

Here ya go ..


Each bird is a unique creature, and while common traits that certain species of birds are known for are important to consider, they also don't mean that YOUR bird will display those particular traits. They are as unique and individual as we are.

Oh .. and .. ahem, just because I supported our vendors .. a bit .. during the sidewalk sale doesn't mean I have self control issues .. .. I just like taking advantage of good deal is all .. not harm in stocking up on basic birdie necessities!!!

<still rationalizing .. if you haven't noticed .. lol>

Thanks so much Monica!!What about those Hormonal, nesty things I hear about them?

Where's Birdie Marie!!?

Perhaps..this is what I need?

 

[Deejo]

Do you know the sub-species?
Our male Vos is very different from any other parrots we've ever had or been around.
Carlos is 3 years old, has been with us since 3 months old.
The males are very gentle.
Do you think you'll get her?

Doris

 

[akijoy]

Do you know the sub-species?
Our male Vos is very different from any other parrots we've ever had or been around.
Carlos is 3 years old, has been with us since 3 months old.
The males are very gentle.
Do you think you'll get her?

Doris

In what way,Doris? (Your male Vos being different)

 

[Saemma]

Right now.. I need to gather information and figure out whether I understand fully what I am getting myself into.
I also have to figure out whether I am mentally equipped to deal with 3 parrots too. On a serious note.. I have to be very rational about this... no matter how beautiful it was to meet her.

Doris.. I have no clue about the subspecies. Can I tell just by looking at her or would I need to ask?

See? I don't even know how to figure that out.

 

[Saemma]

Here ya go ..


Each bird is a unique creature, and while common traits that certain species of birds are known for are important to consider, they also don't mean that YOUR bird will display those particular traits. They are as unique and individual as we are.

Oh .. and .. ahem, just because I supported our vendors .. a bit .. during the sidewalk sale doesn't mean I have self control issues .. .. I just like taking advantage of good deal is all .. not harm in stocking up on basic birdie necessities!!!

<still rationalizing .. if you haven't noticed .. lol>

I think you're awesome!!