| Title: | Captive Breeding for Conservation--and FUN! |
| Notice: | INTROS 6.X / FOR SALE 13.X / Buying a Bird 900.* |
| Moderator: | VIDEO::PULSIFER |
| Created: | Mon Oct 10 1988 |
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Please can anyone HELP?????
I am wanting a Parrot, preferrably an Amazon. BUT my wife says they
are too noisy and destructive. We have come to a compromise, as I told
her I would look at quieter birds.
I have heard and read that Senegal Parrots are a much quieter bird
and much less destructive but I have not been able to find out much
more.
1) Is what I have heard true?
2) Do they talk etc.?
3) What do they eat/like?
Any information would be welcome and much appreciated.
Thanks in anticipation
Bob.
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 314.1 | See this month's Bird Talk | RHETT::RROGERS | Mon Feb 12 1990 14:22 | 12 | |
You may want to get a copy of this month's Bird Talk. There is a long article about Pionus parrots which, according to the article, are much quieter than most parrot species. Lots of pictures too. Unfortunately, I don't know much about Senegals, but I do know that amazons and especially conures can be very loud. Lots of luck. Nothing's more fun than shopping around and trying to find out what type of bird is right for you. Roseanne | |||||
| 314.2 | Really sounds like you are a Pionus Person | AVIAN::KIRSCHBAUM | On wings of fiberglas & steel | Mon Feb 12 1990 17:23 | 14 |
They are quiet and quite nice. They are small enough for easy care and large enough to be interesting. I would recommend a hand fed, if you can find them. When Al Decoteau had his aviary in Dunstable, he had handfed Pionus, maybe he has them in his new aviary in Nashua, I don't know. If someone knows his number, you could give him a call, if you are in this area. -dick | |||||