Hi all,
Pretty Girl showed up on my doorstep nearly a year ago, background unknown. I found her a good home with some friends (where I visit frequently), but they got tired of her biting the kids, so she's back with me again. She's very calm with me, although I wouldn't say affectionate. She never bites me. She will sit on my finger or shoulder, and interact. but I can't touch or stroke her, she doesn't like being touched. Mostly she likes to sit outside the cage on her perch & look out the window. I cannot keep her with me in the house, because of my 2 large dogs. So Pretty Girl has her own spot in the guest house. I go back & forth to feed her and play, several times a day.
She was very talkative when living at my friends house. But she stopped talking since returning to me. I miss her talking (even though I can't make out what she says). My question is, do you thing she is lonely? She spends a lot of time alone. I can hear her from my office, chirping & squawking to herself. She has lots of toys, and a great view out the window. I wondered if I should get her a companion, or if she is just happy by herself. All advice welcome![/url]
Would like opinions from other owners
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Lynne Watts
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Re: would like opinions from other owners
Hello LeAnn,
I tried to post earlier this morning, but it didn't go through. Yes, I think this bird is lonely. I also think it may be looking for it's previous owner. Did you try to find it's owner when you found it? I know an online organizations caled 911 Parrot that helps reunite lost birds with their owners. This could happen even after more than a year.
Birds need daily interaction with their human companion or they'll get bored and lonely. At the very least, they should be in an area where they can be around people.
I understand this bird came to you and you didn't ask for it, but if you'd like to keep her, but don't have time for her, you should try to find her a companion Ringneck. Of course there are steps you should take before introducing one bird to another, and there is lots of info about that online.
Or, you could ask a bird rescue orgnanization to take her. They will place her in a loving home.
If you look for breeders online I have seen the green Indian Ringnecks go for as low as $75.00.
Please email me and I can put you in contact with the woman who runs 911 parrot.
lynnewatts@sbcglobal.net
Thanks so much
Lynne Watts
I tried to post earlier this morning, but it didn't go through. Yes, I think this bird is lonely. I also think it may be looking for it's previous owner. Did you try to find it's owner when you found it? I know an online organizations caled 911 Parrot that helps reunite lost birds with their owners. This could happen even after more than a year.
Birds need daily interaction with their human companion or they'll get bored and lonely. At the very least, they should be in an area where they can be around people.
I understand this bird came to you and you didn't ask for it, but if you'd like to keep her, but don't have time for her, you should try to find her a companion Ringneck. Of course there are steps you should take before introducing one bird to another, and there is lots of info about that online.
Or, you could ask a bird rescue orgnanization to take her. They will place her in a loving home.
If you look for breeders online I have seen the green Indian Ringnecks go for as low as $75.00.
Please email me and I can put you in contact with the woman who runs 911 parrot.
lynnewatts@sbcglobal.net
Thanks so much
Lynne Watts
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Pretty Girl
Lynn:
Thanks for your advice. I posted "found" ads on several online bird lost & found sites, plus the Los Angeles Bird Club, and flyers in my neighborhood. I had several responses but not for the right bird. Unfortunately I never found her owner. I check the "lost" ads periodically, too. Her wings were not clipped when I found her, so she could have flown some distance. I've grown quite attached to her but I don't want her to be lonely. I guess I should find her another home.
Thanks for your advice. I posted "found" ads on several online bird lost & found sites, plus the Los Angeles Bird Club, and flyers in my neighborhood. I had several responses but not for the right bird. Unfortunately I never found her owner. I check the "lost" ads periodically, too. Her wings were not clipped when I found her, so she could have flown some distance. I've grown quite attached to her but I don't want her to be lonely. I guess I should find her another home.
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Lynne Wattts
Pretty Bird
Hi LAAnnie
You did a great thing by looking. Alot of people wouldn't and I guess I can't blame them, but they don't realize how much somebody misses these lost birds. My IRN flew away on the 25th of April and he's all I think about. I'm just so depressed and his mate is out there calling as I write this. She's screaming more than usual this morning, but I think she's hearing a wild bird that reminds her of my Tiki. It's so sad to watch. It's been over 2 weeks and she's not giving up. She sits around depressed most of the day unless I put her outside in her cage to look for him. I hate going to work knowing she's so lonely.
Anyway, 911 Parrot is pretty good at looking for owners. Donna, runs things and I have her email address if you want it. She's busy cross referencing other sites with lost bird notices and found bird notices and puts them together. Alot of work I know, but she's dedicated.
Here is her email address. Please email her about this bird before you find it a new home.
donna_911_parrotalert@yahoo.com
She's been busy, but still finding the time to give me advice and encouragment. She even called me after seeing my lost notice on a lost and found bird. I thought it was so nice. That's how I got to find out about her and her site.
If you are attached to the bird and nobody can find it's owner, have you thought about getting another friend for her? I got my greeen IRN for $50.00. If you look around you can find them cheaper than the average.
First of all is it an Indian Ringneck Parakeet? What color is she and does she have a dark ring around her neck? Does she have a band on her leg?
Maybe by some miracle we can find her owner. I can assure you that this owner will keep her wings clipped forever after this heartbreaking mistake.
If you'd like you can email me too and we can talk. I keep trying to reply on here and alot of times it won't work, so maybe we can talk easier by email
Thanks
Lynne
You did a great thing by looking. Alot of people wouldn't and I guess I can't blame them, but they don't realize how much somebody misses these lost birds. My IRN flew away on the 25th of April and he's all I think about. I'm just so depressed and his mate is out there calling as I write this. She's screaming more than usual this morning, but I think she's hearing a wild bird that reminds her of my Tiki. It's so sad to watch. It's been over 2 weeks and she's not giving up. She sits around depressed most of the day unless I put her outside in her cage to look for him. I hate going to work knowing she's so lonely.
Anyway, 911 Parrot is pretty good at looking for owners. Donna, runs things and I have her email address if you want it. She's busy cross referencing other sites with lost bird notices and found bird notices and puts them together. Alot of work I know, but she's dedicated.
Here is her email address. Please email her about this bird before you find it a new home.
donna_911_parrotalert@yahoo.com
She's been busy, but still finding the time to give me advice and encouragment. She even called me after seeing my lost notice on a lost and found bird. I thought it was so nice. That's how I got to find out about her and her site.
If you are attached to the bird and nobody can find it's owner, have you thought about getting another friend for her? I got my greeen IRN for $50.00. If you look around you can find them cheaper than the average.
First of all is it an Indian Ringneck Parakeet? What color is she and does she have a dark ring around her neck? Does she have a band on her leg?
Maybe by some miracle we can find her owner. I can assure you that this owner will keep her wings clipped forever after this heartbreaking mistake.
If you'd like you can email me too and we can talk. I keep trying to reply on here and alot of times it won't work, so maybe we can talk easier by email
Thanks
Lynne
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HI LA ANNIE,
I reread your first post and realized that you do spend time with Pretty girl as much as you can and I'm sorry I gave the impression that I thought You didn't. Ask my friends and they'll tell you that I' haven't made any sense since my bird flew away.
Anyway, I can tell you have alot of concern for Pretty girl and you sounds so sad. If at all possible you should try and keep her. Maybe the reason she's not talking any more is she's mad at you for giving her to your friend. The first time I went away for the weekend after getting my IRN's one of them (Tiki) wanted to keep biting me. I called the breeder and she said he missed me and was angry that I left him. I also wonder if she doesn't sense that nobody lives in the guest house but her, so that may make her feel lonely. You're being very responsible to keep her there because of the dogs.
I only hope my bird has found someone like you. It sounds like you're attached to her, so if possible maybe you could try to find her a companion. Another bird of some sort to stay in the guest house with her. I was lucky enough to find two IRN's that got along enough to put them in the same cage. They've been together in there for 3 years and even though the female is bossy, she's never hurt him. You've had her
long enough to develop a relationship with her. I think what I wrote earlier was a reflection of my feelings about losing my bird.
I do feel if at all possible, we should try to find her previous owner. They may not want her back at this point, but maybe they're still worrying about her. If We could give it a try that would be great. It's up to you though. Maybe they would be happy just knowing she's with somebody who loves her and let it go.
Either way, I know you tried to find her previous owner and had no luck and that may be the case this time also. Let us know if we can help. I know you care about her and this is a tough decision. In my opinion, if no previous owner shows up she should be with the one she trusted enough to go to in time of need. You. No pressure here. LOL
I reread your first post and realized that you do spend time with Pretty girl as much as you can and I'm sorry I gave the impression that I thought You didn't. Ask my friends and they'll tell you that I' haven't made any sense since my bird flew away.
Anyway, I can tell you have alot of concern for Pretty girl and you sounds so sad. If at all possible you should try and keep her. Maybe the reason she's not talking any more is she's mad at you for giving her to your friend. The first time I went away for the weekend after getting my IRN's one of them (Tiki) wanted to keep biting me. I called the breeder and she said he missed me and was angry that I left him. I also wonder if she doesn't sense that nobody lives in the guest house but her, so that may make her feel lonely. You're being very responsible to keep her there because of the dogs.
I only hope my bird has found someone like you. It sounds like you're attached to her, so if possible maybe you could try to find her a companion. Another bird of some sort to stay in the guest house with her. I was lucky enough to find two IRN's that got along enough to put them in the same cage. They've been together in there for 3 years and even though the female is bossy, she's never hurt him. You've had her
long enough to develop a relationship with her. I think what I wrote earlier was a reflection of my feelings about losing my bird.
I do feel if at all possible, we should try to find her previous owner. They may not want her back at this point, but maybe they're still worrying about her. If We could give it a try that would be great. It's up to you though. Maybe they would be happy just knowing she's with somebody who loves her and let it go.
Either way, I know you tried to find her previous owner and had no luck and that may be the case this time also. Let us know if we can help. I know you care about her and this is a tough decision. In my opinion, if no previous owner shows up she should be with the one she trusted enough to go to in time of need. You. No pressure here. LOL