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Post by krissytool on Dec 22, 2008 14:54:32 GMT 10
Hi everyone, I'm actually in the process of setting up for my first bird....an Eclectus to be precise  I live in Perth W.A I have purchased about 4 books on these fellas just to make sure I was willing to put in the effort that's required with these guys......well I am! I purchased a cage today from Birdworld, it was slightly damaged, the top tray has a few small dents but I got an absolute bargain! It was only $325.......i had to get it. Here it is...Thanks Krystal   |
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Post by vankarhi on Dec 22, 2008 15:18:00 GMT 10
wow that is a good buy Krystal. When you buy a bird though make sure you get it from a reputable breeder. Start asking questions at the vets, pet shops and breeders etc before committing to buying a bird. I have heard some horror stories.
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Post by zoey on Dec 22, 2008 15:27:02 GMT 10
Bargin buy for a cage that size well done,like mentioned by Tracey before buying an Eclectus do your homework with these birds they require special attention and needs.What made you decide to an Eclectus and welcome  |
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Post by sypher on Dec 22, 2008 18:39:53 GMT 10
Welcome Krystal that is one nice cage! Imsure your eckie will love it! Im not sure of any breeders in your area, but if worst case you can ship them.
Shaun
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Post by krissytool on Dec 22, 2008 19:02:10 GMT 10
Thank-you everyone for your comments........it was a nice welcome. In regards to re-search on the birds, I have done heaps, spoken to many shops about them and bought plenty of books. I originally wanted one a few years ago but held off because at the time I thought it may be a 'phase' and a bird of their intellect does not deserve to be forgotten about or dis-regarded if you get bored of it.....which is why I have waited sooo long to get one. I will keep everyone posted as I get things in order |
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Post by vankarhi on Dec 22, 2008 19:43:57 GMT 10
now I know where my "post" went. ;D |
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Post by just4birds on Dec 22, 2008 20:00:47 GMT 10
hahahaha Tracey ..  Me personally wouldnt have a young eclectus shipped ... there have been to many cases lately of young eckies being shipped and not being fully weaned ... |
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Post by krissytool on Dec 22, 2008 20:34:48 GMT 10
LOL, cheers guys.
I am taking your advice 'vankarhi' and have managed to get a contact number for a breeder, I will call him after Christmas so it doesn't have to be so rushed.
I am not going to have one shipped over, I would be more than happy to wait for a good quality bird to come around.....I mean, I have waited this long already.
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Post by Karen on Dec 23, 2008 7:55:34 GMT 10
Welcome to the site Krystal. Good on you for researching! Beware like others have said about which breeder you go through. On another forum is an eckie owner who bought a bird off a lady who advertises in the Quokka (sp?) and his bird was very sick and if I remember right it actually died and the lady was extremely unpleasant and unhelpful to him. Think she was associated somwhow with a very big bird store in Perth that may have already been mentioned. I am not 100% though. |
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Post by meandem on Dec 23, 2008 16:36:03 GMT 10
Welcome aboard, here you will find a few bird lovers and there are a lot of wonderful helpful people here. I can't tell you how many times they have all helped me out. Stick around, I am sure you will enjoy your stay.  |
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Post by vankarhi on Dec 23, 2008 16:37:02 GMT 10
Karen.......my comment about checking breeders was actually referring to that "particular" incident.
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Post by Karen on Dec 23, 2008 21:23:17 GMT 10
LOL Tracey, remember that sometimes you've got to use one or two syllable words with me . . . |
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Post by silvercloud on Dec 23, 2008 22:27:24 GMT 10
Hi and welcome from another west aussie. ;D
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Post by krissytool on Dec 24, 2008 0:20:45 GMT 10
Wow......you are all good at making someone feel welcome. I am re-searching my breeders very very carefully |
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Post by vankarhi on Dec 24, 2008 7:09:02 GMT 10
LOL Tracey, remember that sometimes you've got to use one or two syllable words with me . . . No Karen you are ok ;D I was trying to be diplomatic and not mention anyone or anything......just suggesting to be careful. ;D But you did an even better job. ;D |
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Post by angelicvampyre on Dec 24, 2008 20:49:15 GMT 10
Hi and welcome to big bird ownership. I only just started this in september. The only thing I can add to what the others have said is go spend time with the birds. Let the bird pick you as Elmo picked me. Don't take a bird from a breeder because it is the last one left or the only one available. As you said you have waited this long so I am sure you are not going to rush into anything. Congrats on your choice and can't wait to see the pictures.
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Post by krissytool on Jan 12, 2009 18:36:33 GMT 10
He Arrived Today!!!! It was an unexpected purchase....a very welcome one at that! But could not pass up the opportunity. Here is Koopa, he is 12 weeks old    |
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Post by angelicvampyre on Jan 12, 2009 20:02:26 GMT 10
Oh how pretty, I never knew the bioys had some red on them when they where young, I have only seen adult boys before. When you say he was unexpected what do you mean? I am sure that you know this but maybe put more perches in his cage some rope ones so that he can walk around the cage without hanging off the bars, Elmo hates to cage walk and I have heard others who have big birds say the same thing but others will know more then me.
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Post by vankarhi on Jan 12, 2009 20:03:33 GMT 10
wow he is lovely.........and he looks like a different colouration too. Males don't have that red on their chests. they are normally all green on the body and wings. It might moult out later......but he is lovely.
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Post by vankarhi on Jan 12, 2009 20:05:04 GMT 10
Oh and all my birds LOVE their rope swings. My ekkies especially love their swings ;D
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