Lola's First Photo!! (Cape Parrot)

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Prices are still pretty reasonable in the states.

Here, the one breeder whom I know has a pair has his babies at $2500-2800.

To boot, he sells them to pet stores so you are technically paying the pet store in the end (the amount shown I believe) and I don't think he sells privately.

And..well there are just not that many breeders to go by. I think it's him and another one in Canada and I've hear not all great things about the other.

 

[lotus15]

Thats what I though the answer would be But I'm sure its worth it!
Thats not a bad price then, petshops always blow up prices

Most CERTAINLY worth it. She is incredible.

So the price here was good. They were asking $1200. Dang it, DH would never say yes.
Keep the Lola and Capri pics,videos,and stories coming, so we can all enjoy them with you guys!

WOW! What a deal! Was it a reputable and responsible breeder or store?

Prices are still pretty reasonable in the states.

Here, the one breeder whom I know has a pair has his babies at $2500-2800.

To boot, he sells them to pet stores so you are technically paying the pet store in the end (the amount shown I believe) and I don't think he sells privately.

And..well there are just not that many breeders to go by. I think it's him and another one in Canada and I've hear not all great things about the other.

Wow, I guess we have it pretty lucky then I can't even imagine what a Cape would cost in the UK or in Australia!!!

 

[Thugluvgrl187]

Aw, Lola your such a pretty girl!

 

[April]

She is just adorable,I love her smiley beak.

 

[rikkitikki]

...Coco... I'm having deja vu... Do I know you from somewhere?
If I've got it right, she's a beautiful baby and glad she came home this weekend.
Stopping in to learn more about capes, I'll be posting a thread with a link to another post asking for opinions from you (un)cape owners

 

[lotus15]

Hi Erika!! Yes, it's me!! SO glad you decided to join... this is one heck of a forum. You will learn sooo much

 

[Marlene]

She is beautiful! Looks very happy.

 

[rikkitikki]

Why is it that I am sneaking on here at work to look at these pictures again... There must be a reason...

 

[lotus15]

Why is it that I am sneaking on here at work to look at these pictures again... There must be a reason...

I think we both know it

 

[thejoie]

Why is it that I am sneaking on here at work to look at these pictures again... There must be a reason...

There MUST be a reason

 

[rikkitikki]

Sigh...
Alright, question... Telling birds apart in pictures. Does everyone that knows birds clearly see expressions/emotions on their faces in the pictures? Is it as easy for a bird person to see a bird's expression as it is for me to see a dog's? I mean I can look at a picture of a dog and right off the bat have a good idea what kind of mood that dog is probably in. I don't see it as easily in birds. Some are more obvious if it's clear posture, pinning eyes, ruffled feathers, etc... I mean, maybe I'm reading into it too much and there's not much more other than them literally just standing there looking at the camera without too much of a thought, but they're so intelligent...?
Reason I chose to post here? B/c I figured cape people would probably see it... and I'm looking at Lola's pics again

 

[BayuCah'ya]

I definitely do, especially with my own birds since I know their body language better than other birds'.

 

[jmfleish]

Sigh...
Alright, question... Telling birds apart in pictures. Does everyone that knows birds clearly see expressions/emotions on their faces in the pictures? Is it as easy for a bird person to see a bird's expression as it is for me to see a dog's? I mean I can look at a picture of a dog and right off the bat have a good idea what kind of mood that dog is probably in. I don't see it as easily in birds. Some are more obvious if it's clear posture, pinning eyes, ruffled feathers, etc... I mean, maybe I'm reading into it too much and there's not much more other than them literally just standing there looking at the camera without too much of a thought, but they're so intelligent...?
Reason I chose to post here? B/c I figured cape people would probably see it... and I'm looking at Lola's pics again

For the most part, I think two birds of the same species who live with you for a while are fairly easy to tell apart...I do have sibling Ekkies who look exactly the same though and unless I'm up close, I have a hard time. even their breeder has a hard time telling the two apart and pictures of them, forget it! LOL!

As for being able to recognize your bird in a photo, I think we're better at it than we might think. I've had pictures sent to me from friends of their greys and I think they look very different than my guys. I can definitely tell them apart. I also found a picture of Reggie D2 on a web site that was being used without my permission one time and did a double take. It was purely by accident but I knew it was Reggie from the first look. I emailed the site and told them I didn't mind that they had used the picture but that I at least wanted his name on it!

Anyway, congrats Lotus...she's a beautiful little girl and it sounds like you are just having the time of your life!

 

[Holiday]

Alright, question... Telling birds apart in pictures. Does everyone that knows birds clearly see expressions/emotions on their faces in the pictures? Is it as easy for a bird person to see a bird's expression as it is for me to see a dog's? I mean I can look at a picture of a dog and right off the bat have a good idea what kind of mood that dog is probably in. I don't see it as easily in birds. Some are more obvious if it's clear posture, pinning eyes, ruffled feathers, etc... I mean, maybe I'm reading into it too much and there's not much more other than them literally just standing there looking at the camera without too much of a thought, but they're so intelligent...?
Reason I chose to post here? B/c I figured cape people would probably see it... and I'm looking at Lola's pics again

Well, I'm not a Cape person, but I can tell you that I can definitely see their expressions, the expressions of just about any parrot (even though Ekkies are a little tougher for me), although I'm more in tune with the species I own. And, once you can see the expressions, you'll be horrified by the pictures you see in the classifieds or the looks of birds in pet stores: sadness and misery as clear as the nose on your face. It's awful. I can also see happiness and love. That's wonderful.

 

[lotus15]

Sigh...
Alright, question... Telling birds apart in pictures. Does everyone that knows birds clearly see expressions/emotions on their faces in the pictures? Is it as easy for a bird person to see a bird's expression as it is for me to see a dog's? I mean I can look at a picture of a dog and right off the bat have a good idea what kind of mood that dog is probably in. I don't see it as easily in birds. Some are more obvious if it's clear posture, pinning eyes, ruffled feathers, etc... I mean, maybe I'm reading into it too much and there's not much more other than them literally just standing there looking at the camera without too much of a thought, but they're so intelligent...?
Reason I chose to post here? B/c I figured cape people would probably see it... and I'm looking at Lola's pics again

For me personally... I find that I can tell with the species with which I am more familiar and have spent more time with (basically, those which I have owned as pets or have spent long amounts of time with at the rescue). Some of the less common birds... a few of the poi species and some pionus, vasas, etcetera, I find it much much more difficult.

Anyway, congrats Lotus...she's a beautiful little girl and it sounds like you are just having the time of your life!

Thank you so much I really am!! I hope you and Kishka have a wonderful homecoming experience as well!!

 

[Holiday]

Gosh, I just realized I hadn't posted a compliment to Lola She's beautiful, of course!

 

[lotus15]

Gosh, I just realized I hadn't posted a compliment to Lola She's beautiful, of course!

Thank you very very much

 

[Bokkapooh]

Its a LOLA pic!!! SHE IS SOO BEAUTIFUL!!

I have to say, Capes are at the top of my dream list. They are indeed very beautiful.. WOWSERS!

What kind of cage is the one Lola in? What is the size? SS is my "dream" material to use/have done on a cage/aviary.

 

[lotus15]

Its a LOLA pic!!! SHE IS SOO BEAUTIFUL!!

I have to say, Capes are at the top of my dream list. They are indeed very beautiful.. WOWSERS!

What kind of cage is the one Lola in? What is the size? SS is my "dream" material to use/have done on a cage/aviary.

Thank you SO much

She's in a custom SS Freedom cage, it's about 37 x 27" or so

 

[Bokkapooh]

Thank you SO much

She's in a custom SS Freedom cage, it's about 37 x 27" or so

Very nice

Is it a dome top?