binesi
Meeting neighbors
- Joined
- 3/18/22
- Messages
- 25
- Real Name
- Bonnie S
Hi,
I am brand new here, although I've been lurking on avian avenue for quite a while. I'll jump right in...
For close to a decade, my dream bird has been a Pionus; bronze wing being my favorite, maxi my second favorite, followed by white cap and finally blue head. I have researched them for years and now find myself in a position to care for one. I set out to find the perfect baby Pionus and have run into the reality that there are no (or at least none that I could find) active Pionus breeders in my area (Canada). I reached out to a couple and they told me that they are no longer breeding pionus because the gene pool is too small?
So I gave up my search for a Pionus and set my eyes to my second favorite group, Poicephalus. I'm on two wait lists for a Poicephalus baby - one for a Senegal and one for a Brown Head. I really like the Brown Head and that would be my choice given the opportunity, but there is no guarantee the pair will produce chicks this year, and again, this type is very difficult to find, so the Senegal is more likely to come available.
Now to my question...I have become aware of a Pionus needing rehome through one of my friends. He is unconfirmed male and 10 years old. He is reported to be sweet and friendly with family and strangers and very social. He is not inexpensive, which tells me the current owner knows his worth. Sounds great! When I go to see the bird, how do I confirm he doesn't have any behavioral problems or baggage? During my time lurking on this site, I've seen many posts along the lines of "my bird bites but he's a rehome so..." I keep one bird at a time and I suspect this Pionus would be my last bird (he is only 10 years old), so I want to ensure the best possible relationship. Will I know right away upon meeting him? I am not in a position knowledge or skill wise to rehab a parrot. I would require a lot of help.
I am brand new here, although I've been lurking on avian avenue for quite a while. I'll jump right in...
For close to a decade, my dream bird has been a Pionus; bronze wing being my favorite, maxi my second favorite, followed by white cap and finally blue head. I have researched them for years and now find myself in a position to care for one. I set out to find the perfect baby Pionus and have run into the reality that there are no (or at least none that I could find) active Pionus breeders in my area (Canada). I reached out to a couple and they told me that they are no longer breeding pionus because the gene pool is too small?
So I gave up my search for a Pionus and set my eyes to my second favorite group, Poicephalus. I'm on two wait lists for a Poicephalus baby - one for a Senegal and one for a Brown Head. I really like the Brown Head and that would be my choice given the opportunity, but there is no guarantee the pair will produce chicks this year, and again, this type is very difficult to find, so the Senegal is more likely to come available.
Now to my question...I have become aware of a Pionus needing rehome through one of my friends. He is unconfirmed male and 10 years old. He is reported to be sweet and friendly with family and strangers and very social. He is not inexpensive, which tells me the current owner knows his worth. Sounds great! When I go to see the bird, how do I confirm he doesn't have any behavioral problems or baggage? During my time lurking on this site, I've seen many posts along the lines of "my bird bites but he's a rehome so..." I keep one bird at a time and I suspect this Pionus would be my last bird (he is only 10 years old), so I want to ensure the best possible relationship. Will I know right away upon meeting him? I am not in a position knowledge or skill wise to rehab a parrot. I would require a lot of help.