Awaiting a baby to be weaned!

[BirdyGirly]

Hello! Nice to “meet” you all! So, I’ve been researching which type of parrot I’d be a good fit for, and have come down to two, which are both still a little while away from being weaned… It’s between a White Capped Pionus and a Cape Parrot, both of which I adore, but am having trouble deciding between… Any advice from personal experience with either one or in general would be so appreciated! Thank you!

 

[AussieBird]

 

[BirdyGirly]

Thank you so much!

 

[Kiwi's Dad]

Here's a thread on them:
Cape Parrot
Pionus Parrots

 

[BirdyGirly]

Many thanks! I’m scouring this entire site!

 

[Xoetix]

Hello and welcome!!

 

[caspin22]

Easy peasy! You take the Cape, and send me to Pionus. SOLVED!!

Welcome to the forum, I know you'll find lots of info and support here!!

 

[BirdyGirly]

Hello and welcome!!

Thank you!!!!

 

[BirdyGirly]

Easy peasy! You take the Cape, and send me to Pionus. SOLVED!!

Welcome to the forum, I know you'll find lots of info and support here!!

Ha, ha! So my guess is that you like the Pionus?!

 

[iamwhoiam]

Best of luck with your decision.
I'm a big fan of Poicephalus so if it were me I would get the Cape but that's me.
Have you been able to visit with those two parrots?

 

[sunnysmom]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[haze]

Tough decision!! I have never personally owned either, but I decided a while back that if I were ever to pick out another bird, it would either be a pionus or poicephalus species because I hear such wonderful things about them. I don't know that I myself would have a Cape, just because their giant beaks scare me a little bit. Just meet both birds and pick whichever one you feel a stronger connection with. Post pics of your new baby as well!!

 

[BirdyGirly]

Best of luck with your decision.
I'm a big fan of Poicephalus so if it were me I would get the Cape but that's me.
Have you been able to visit with those two parrots?

Hi! Thank you for your input! They are both super young, so no, I have not met them yet… I think I’m leaning more towards a WCP, as I spoke with a few friends with bird, and it sounds like I’d be a better fit for them. As soon as I even mentioned it, everyone said Pionus, hands down. I’m pretty tiny, so they might also be easier for me to handle. Although I still am so tempted by the Cape!

 

[BirdyGirly]

Tough decision!! I have never personally owned either, but I decided a while back that if I were ever to pick out another bird, it would either be a pionus or poicephalus species because I hear such wonderful things about them. I don't know that I myself would have a Cape, just because their giant beaks scare me a little bit. Just meet both birds and pick whichever one you feel a stronger connection with. Post pics of your new baby as well!!

 

[BirdyGirly]

I know, right?! Well, I think the Pionus is going to be the one… I spoke with quite a few people today, and I think I’d be better matched with he or she.

 

[haze]

I know, right?! Well, I think the Pionus is going to be the one… I spoke with quite a few people today, and I think I’d be better matched with he or she.

Awesome!!! Pionus are so beautiful, I can't wait to see the pics of your new baby! A white-crowned pionus is a dream bird for me someday!

 

[Pixiebeak]

Both!
Can't wait for your updates!

 

[caspin22]

Ha, ha! So my guess is that you like the Pionus?!

I love Poicephalus and Pionus both, but I already have a Poi, so I need the Pi! See? Perfection.

 

[Zara]

Welcome to Avian Avenue!

 

[Lady Jane]

I would not want to make that decision!