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Post by featherzau on Jun 14, 2005 7:52:32 GMT 10
I am about to aqquire a new pet  I have been looking, researching and I still want an Eclectus cock . I live in Mildura, most of these hand raised babies I see advertised are a decent plane trip away and this is stopping me, for a couple of reasons.. How safe is freighting for the bird? Do many birds die on planes? How safe is it to buy from an internet forum [just HOW do you know the respectable breeders/dealers?] Would'nt it be better to be able to meet the owner and meet the bird [pet] before you bought it? I have been thinking I may have to look local for something else as I am just too scared to go through with a purchase sight unseen  Could someone give me some advice/reassurance even, about internet purchasing, frieghting. or even if you have a ready to go baby green boy and live not far from mildura....[lol] let me know! I have almost decided to settle for a lorikeet/Alex/ Conure cause i can probably get one local and have a choice. But I do have my heart set on My green boy Money in my pocket, and empty cage and I dont want to wait much longer  |
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Post by featherzau on Jun 14, 2005 7:56:29 GMT 10
by this *I have almost decided to settle for a lorikeet/Alex/ Conure cause i can probably get one local and have a choice.* I mean , these are also birds I have researched and long for, among almost any other feathered creature I see! But my Eclectus boy is a long time dream |
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Post by macawvic on Jun 14, 2005 9:31:27 GMT 10
Howdy, I have been freighting birds interstate for more years than I care to admit.  In all that time, I have never (touch wood!) lost a bird. They all arrived safely and were picked up by the new owners. Vice versa, I've picked birds up and they were none the wiser. It is a known fact with certain species that with a massive change they do start breeding the moment they are placed into their new homes. Do not be frightened about freighting. It is a perfectly safe, efficient and low stress scenario. If you are interested I may be able to offer you assistance with eckies.  (a little plug for me here haha). I'm based in metropolitan Victoria, just a short 3-4 hour drive from Mildura. I have a a few beautiful eckies if you're interested. hehehe. You can come and view them at your leisure.  |
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Post by featherzau on Jun 14, 2005 9:50:55 GMT 10
are you in melbourne itself? Cause that is a 6 hour drive for me , if I dont have to actually go through melbourne itself, BUT, I drove down to get my Quaker and can do that for an eckie How close to ready are your Eckies and I am after a boy? How much?? I am very very interested! |
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Post by macawvic on Jun 14, 2005 9:58:14 GMT 10
Well the eckies are maybe two or three weeks (at the most) before they are ready to go. They are fully weaned now but I never let any of my birds go till I am fully comfortable with their ability to fend for themselves. Plus, I offer a veterinary health certificate (through Highbury Vet Clinic) so that everyone who buys birds from me are fully aware of the condition their new companions.
You can email me directly at tim.lai@marmitik.com.au and we can talk in greater detail. Also do not hesitate to contact me on 0423 547 471.
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Post by featherzau on Jun 14, 2005 10:23:20 GMT 10
is it ok if I post your pic on a general forum [emc] to show some birdy buddies?
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Post by macawvic on Jun 14, 2005 10:36:43 GMT 10
Absolutely, go for it. All my photos were taken by me so please feel free to post to your heart's content. |
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Post by featherzau on Jun 14, 2005 10:52:55 GMT 10
Thank You |
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Post by Suzy on Jun 14, 2005 15:12:45 GMT 10
Um, hi Featherz, One of your birdie buddies has just found this site. Ooooh, I want EVERYTHING.
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Post by featherzau on Jun 14, 2005 16:43:54 GMT 10
Hi Suzy! It's great isn't it! Jo put me on to it a little while back! Thanks Jo! |
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Post by Suzy on Jun 14, 2005 19:00:57 GMT 10
It is great. I'm a member of quite a few birdie forums but only a couple in Oz and they're not as......... Well, I guess they're a little boring. |
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Post by Suzy on Jun 14, 2005 19:02:43 GMT 10
And of course I'm much closer to go and have a look at the eckies for you.  |
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Post by kjjl on Jun 15, 2005 13:58:42 GMT 10
just stumbled upon it hey suzy?? nothing to do with the link i gave u  nice to see you girls in here..and wow those birds are sooo gorgeous!! yay featherz :B |
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Post by Suzy on Jun 15, 2005 20:47:23 GMT 10
But are you having him freighted? You have to come to Melbourne though.   |
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Post by stillsqwarkin on Jun 16, 2005 9:23:06 GMT 10
is it ok if I post your pic on a general forum [emc] to show some birdy buddies? showing my ignorance but how about the site details |
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Post by macawvic on Jun 16, 2005 11:32:44 GMT 10
Everyone will be happy to know that featherzau will be receiving her new baby this Saturday. We are all very excited for her. Once settled, you will HAVE to post pictures of him so that we can share in your joy. Rgds Tim |
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Post by featherzau on Jun 16, 2005 15:27:24 GMT 10
This is me > ;D We picked his cage up today and its been scrubbed, decorated, and is now just waiting for him Been thinking of a name and nothing is appealing so might have to wait and see who he is! Thanks for everything Tim |
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Post by featherzau on Jun 16, 2005 15:33:30 GMT 10
is it ok if I post your pic on a general forum [emc] to show some birdy buddies? showing my ignorance but how about the site details This is the site I posted the pic on It is called Email Cash |
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Post by kjjl on Jun 16, 2005 15:39:30 GMT 10
heheh i'm soooo excited for you!!!
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Post by macawvic on Jun 16, 2005 15:53:10 GMT 10
This is me > ;D We picked his cage up today and its been scrubbed, decorated, and is now just waiting for him Been thinking of a name and nothing is appealing so might have to wait and see who he is! Thanks for everything Tim Pleasure's all mine. Don't be a stranger and if you need assistance, just give me a holler. With the recent release of Star Wars 3, might I suggest 'Yoda' as a name. Your new boy is very green but not as wrinkly as the movie character, but equally as adorable. |
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I have been looking, researching and I still want an Eclectus cock . I live in Mildura, most of these hand raised babies I see advertised are a decent plane trip away and this is stopping me, for a couple of reasons..
In all that time, I have never (touch wood!) lost a bird. They all arrived safely and were picked up by the new owners. Vice versa, I've picked birds up and they were none the wiser. It is a known fact with certain species that with a massive change they do start breeding the moment they are placed into their new homes. Do not be frightened about freighting. It is a perfectly safe, efficient and low stress scenario. 
(a little plug for me here haha). I'm based in metropolitan Victoria, just a short 3-4 hour drive from Mildura. I have a a few beautiful eckies if you're interested. 
