Hello! My name is Ryly, I'm 23 and I've been reading the forums on this and many other similar sites for the last 9-10 years. I got my little gcc in May and thought I'd share how I finally obtained my little parrot friend.
When I was in 4th grade I went to a big name pet store with my mom and shortly into the errand I met a sun conure. I watched the bird while my mom finished shopping and left with a care sheet. That was the day I decided I would get a bird. My family had multiple animals growing up and I personally had pets rats and a cat. I was never allowed to get a bird though I don't blame them for telling me no considering I was the oldest of 4 children in a house with animals that wouldn't hesitate to kill a bird.
I met a boy and moved out but guess who didn't like birds haha. We dabbled in snake ownership, my idea but it wasn't the best idea and I seem to have a sign over my head that says "bite me". We got a dog, rats, a hedgehog and a trio of ferrets. Years fly by we get married, ferrets passed away, rats passed aways, got a second dog and bought a trailer (We intend on moving and a house feels more permanent.)
A year has gone by since getting our home last march and it was about time I start pestering for a bird again. I hit the local ads and find a women who is not a breeder but does train parrots and just so happens to have finished hand feeding some little conures. Green is my favorite color and I had already chosen a green cheek so it seemed like a perfect opportunity. I show my husband more videos of conures and after some intense debating I get the green light! I made the 4 hr round trip drive and picked up Sir. E (was Siri but DNA sexed as male) from a wonderful parrot lover who was very knowledgeable and the ideal person for a noob to get a parrot from.
I brought Sir. E home on May 9th and since day one he has been everything I had imagined. He is not perfect but he is everything I wanted. We sing Tiki tiki room every night before bed, nipping has improved by 70% and my husband loves him. I enjoy teaching him tricks and have adjusted to the idea that I might not be able to shower alone again. We watch the movies Rio and Paulie on weekends and Sir. E sings along. I thought having a parrot would've been harder then it has been and I think I really lucked out with getting a great bird. Well there is my story, I'm glad I was able to share it. I'm off to pick up more supplies for Sir. E's outside enclosure that will hopefully be ready by next summer
When I was in 4th grade I went to a big name pet store with my mom and shortly into the errand I met a sun conure. I watched the bird while my mom finished shopping and left with a care sheet. That was the day I decided I would get a bird. My family had multiple animals growing up and I personally had pets rats and a cat. I was never allowed to get a bird though I don't blame them for telling me no considering I was the oldest of 4 children in a house with animals that wouldn't hesitate to kill a bird.
I met a boy and moved out but guess who didn't like birds haha. We dabbled in snake ownership, my idea but it wasn't the best idea and I seem to have a sign over my head that says "bite me". We got a dog, rats, a hedgehog and a trio of ferrets. Years fly by we get married, ferrets passed away, rats passed aways, got a second dog and bought a trailer (We intend on moving and a house feels more permanent.)
A year has gone by since getting our home last march and it was about time I start pestering for a bird again. I hit the local ads and find a women who is not a breeder but does train parrots and just so happens to have finished hand feeding some little conures. Green is my favorite color and I had already chosen a green cheek so it seemed like a perfect opportunity. I show my husband more videos of conures and after some intense debating I get the green light! I made the 4 hr round trip drive and picked up Sir. E (was Siri but DNA sexed as male) from a wonderful parrot lover who was very knowledgeable and the ideal person for a noob to get a parrot from.
I brought Sir. E home on May 9th and since day one he has been everything I had imagined. He is not perfect but he is everything I wanted. We sing Tiki tiki room every night before bed, nipping has improved by 70% and my husband loves him. I enjoy teaching him tricks and have adjusted to the idea that I might not be able to shower alone again. We watch the movies Rio and Paulie on weekends and Sir. E sings along. I thought having a parrot would've been harder then it has been and I think I really lucked out with getting a great bird. Well there is my story, I'm glad I was able to share it. I'm off to pick up more supplies for Sir. E's outside enclosure that will hopefully be ready by next summer
GCC are really amazing little birds 
