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Title: Parrots
Post by: Del Boy on 02 September 2012, 22:28:24
I have thanks to my two boys acquired five, yes five parrots. Anyway one is an African Grey, and one a Bear Eyed Cockatiel. I understand that these two could be worth a fair bit? Anyone know anything about Parrots (as random as that sounds)? I've got them and subsequently got absolutely no where to put them, nor do I think that they will be ideal for my house hold, mainly because I haven't a clue about them, and wouldn't be able to offer them the best care they can get.
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: the alarming man on 02 September 2012, 22:40:16
rob g is your man for these... :y
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: tigers_gonads on 02 September 2012, 22:44:53
Or you could pop in and ask this bloke

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vuW6tQ0218
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Post by: plym ian on 02 September 2012, 23:56:42
Or you could pop in and ask this bloke

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vuW6tQ0218
classic ;D ;D ;D :y :y :y
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: omega3000 on 03 September 2012, 10:19:19
I have thanks to my two boys acquired five, yes five parrots. Anyway one is an African Grey, and one a Bear Eyed Cockatiel. I understand that these two could be worth a fair bit? Anyone know anything about Parrots (as random as that sounds)? I've got them and subsequently got absolutely no where to put them, nor do I think that they will be ideal for my house hold, mainly because I haven't a clue about them, and wouldn't be able to offer them the best care they can get.

 :o :o :o :o :o  did you get any sleep  :) , dont know if you could get a suitable cage for 5 but a purpose build aviary would be best i guess  :-\ hope they all get on together  :)
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: RobG on 03 September 2012, 10:34:12
I have thanks to my two boys acquired five, yes five parrots. Anyway one is an African Grey, and one a Bear Eyed Cockatiel. I understand that these two could be worth a fair bit? Anyone know anything about Parrots (as random as that sounds)? I've got them and subsequently got absolutely no where to put them, nor do I think that they will be ideal for my house hold, mainly because I haven't a clue about them, and wouldn't be able to offer them the best care they can get.
What are they all Del.?
"Bear eyed cockatiel" doesn`t exist ???
Two species of African Grey. Congo grey,light grey in colour with vibrant red tail. Timneh Grey, darker in colour with a maroon tail. Congo is worth more. Post up some pics and I`ll tell you what you got.
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: feeutfo on 03 September 2012, 10:58:32
In laws have an African Grey. Charming and entertaining bird. But Christ can it screech.
Loves to imitate the fire alarm, which goes off for no reason.

They don't know for sure what sex it is though :-\
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: the alarming man on 03 September 2012, 11:04:13
I have thanks to my two boys acquired five, yes five parrots. Anyway one is an African Grey, and one a Bear Eyed Cockatiel. I understand that these two could be worth a fair bit? Anyone know anything about Parrots (as random as that sounds)? I've got them and subsequently got absolutely no where to put them, nor do I think that they will be ideal for my house hold, mainly because I haven't a clue about them, and wouldn't be able to offer them the best care they can get.
What are they all Del.?
"Bear eyed cockatiel" doesn`t exist ???
Two species of African Grey. Congo grey,light grey in colour with vibrant red tail. Timneh Grey, darker in colour with a maroon tail. Congo is worth more. Post up some pics and I`ll tell you what you got.


 no but you do get blue eyed cockatoo's though
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: RobG on 03 September 2012, 11:06:55
Del probably means a bare eyed cockatoo
(http://www.animalphotos.me/bird6/bird6-duco_files/bare-eyed2.jpg)

Blue-eyed here
(http://www.animalphotos.me/bird6/bird6-duco_files/blue-eyed5.jpg)
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: Del Boy on 03 September 2012, 12:35:38
Del probably means a bare eyed cockatoo
(http://www.animalphotos.me/bird6/bird6-duco_files/bare-eyed2.jpg)

Blue-eyed here
(http://www.animalphotos.me/bird6/bird6-duco_files/blue-eyed5.jpg)

Bare eyed that's the one :y.
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: RobG on 03 September 2012, 13:46:39
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Anyone know anything about Parrots
What info do you want :-\
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: JimE on 03 September 2012, 20:31:00
I have always wanted an African Grey parrot, am quite jealous now ...
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: RobG on 03 September 2012, 20:35:11
I have always wanted an African Grey parrot, am quite jealous now ...
Used to breed them Jim, along with a few more species of parrot :)
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Post by: JimE on 03 September 2012, 20:39:21
I have always wanted an African Grey parrot, am quite jealous now ...
Used to breed them Jim, along with a few more species of parrot :)
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Wow, am impressed,  are they easy to breed? You still got them?
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: RobG on 03 September 2012, 20:47:28
Specialist knowledge required to breed. Sold the collection after divorce :(. Used to incubate the eggs of some of the pairs and hand rear the chicks. This is what I used to breed.
Parrots
Grand Eclectus (Red-sided & Vosmaeri)
Blue-Fronted Amazon
Yellow-winged Amazon
Double Yellow-headed Amazon
Yellow-naped Amazon
Congo Grey
Roseate Cockatoo (Galah)
Umbrella Cockatoo
Scarlet Macaw
Blue & Gold Macaw

Parakeets
Port Lincoln
Princess of Wales
Barraband
Pennant`s Rosella
Golden Mantled Rosellas
Crimson Wings
Mealy Rosella
Indian Ringneck
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Post by: pauls on 03 September 2012, 22:58:06
Sorry to jump in on this one. but could you tell me where to sell a adult congo grey.
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Post by: JimE on 03 September 2012, 23:12:39
Sorry to jump in on this one. but could you tell me where to sell a adult congo grey.

How much do you want for it?
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: Del Boy on 04 September 2012, 00:15:39
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Anyone know anything about Parrots
What info do you want :-\

Prices they should sell for roughly? What should I feed them on other than parrot seeds, if anything? Anything special I should do to make them happy whilst they're here?
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: albitz on 04 September 2012, 00:25:10
I hope your lads didnt get them from this shop. ::)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npjOSLCR2hE
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 September 2012, 08:35:25
I hope your lads didnt get them from this shop. ::)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npjOSLCR2hE
Keep up Albs... Reply #2  ::) ;)
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: MrMoffat on 04 September 2012, 08:41:16
Just remember they do live for a very long time, an could out live you  :o
Title: Re: Parrots
Post by: markspark on 06 September 2012, 20:14:28
Did you find the info you was looking for as i breed parrots and would help in any way i can