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hi, i'm already mum to a maxi and Caique... My work involves community visits & on a house visit recently i heard a parrot squawk & (as always!) asked what they had.. They took me to an unused room where a thick rug covered a little cage. Inside was a baby sun conure. I had cause to go back a few times & every time he was covered. I did ask if he ever came out & i'm pretty sure he doesn't. Anyway, he played on my mind & i even considered calling the rspca. ANYWAY!... Out of the blue, this wk i had a call from the family asking if i wanted him as he wasn't what they wanted - he was noisy (no kidding!) & couldn't talk(!)

I just don't know what to do. I wouldn't have chosen to get another bird so quickly but i feel perhaps it's fate that a parrot freak like me happened to visit this house.

Would a sunny cause total disruption to my household? He's such a sweet baby & so affectionate i can't think of leaving him there.. I know mocksie my maxi won't be phased but will my little caique take umbrage? Oh decisions decisions

Any advice would be SO gratefully received x x






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What chance you might find him a home with someone who doesn't already have such a full and busy household? Suns are possibly THE noisiest bird in the world Not as loud per squawk as a Moluccan 'too, but they squawk much more often and in a high-pitched tone that many find intolerable. It's how they express happiness as well as distress, so you can't quiet them down by making them happier

Finding him a good home would be a wonderful way of helping him without impacting your own family dynamics. Good luck and TIA!

thanks BB - sound advice! I know i'm letting my head rule my heart. I just don't want him passed from pillar to post. I sometimes think sun conure's downfall is their beauty because people fall in love with them without realising the commitment. I'm gonna have a word with the local parrot society, i think. X

Hi Honeypi! Ok....so here's what I would do.... Little Sunny would already be home with me....lol! But.....I don't work, and am usually only away from home for any significant time maybe once a week at most. The thing is...no one but you/your family can really decide if you have the time to dedicate to two toddlers and still have enough time to make sure that your Maxi isn't left out. I currently have 5 birds (2 Eckys an IRN a Scaly Lorikeet and a tiel) that really crave my attention. And today I am adding an unweaned King Parrot to the flock. (((SHHHHHH....hubby doesn't know yet. It's a suprise to cheer him up after his dad's death 2 weeks ago.))) But....I wouldn't be able to share myself around effectively enough if my hubby wasn't as into our flock as much as I am. I know your first reaction (just like me) is to grab the baby and run. But....I think BB is right. If you don't feel like you have enough time to do right by little Sunny, then being the intermediate in finding him a new home would be the wise choice. Suns are one of my faves. But....I don't own any because they are indeed very loud birds. You have to take that into consideration as well. Please keep us posted. I am sure this is going to have a happy ending for everyone.

Honey,

I have to agree. Get him out & if it doesn't work you can always re-home him later.

Ditto! Rescue him from the darkness & find him a forever home! Your karma will bloom & you'll feel great & your flock won't be disrupted forever. Bless you, bless you.

Honeypi,

Please get this Sun baby out of there, even if you don't end up keeping it. I find it heartbreaking that these people would keep the bird isolated and covered. Yes, Sun Conures are noisy, but I'm guessing that this little one may be a little noisier right now because it is not happy. (I could be wrong though.) Parrots are social creatures and need to be part of the flock, i.e. our family. This poor guy is not getting his basic needs met.

I will be the first to admit that Sun Conures are noisy. I have a pair. If you think one is noisy... However, my Sun pair is by far my favorite pair. Their nest box has been off for a couple years now. Both the male and female are really nice birds; neither is aggressive towards me. In fact, the male will step up onto my arm and let me scratch his head. The female won't, but when she has accidentally flown out of her cage, she will step up for me and is content to stay on my hand. Most breeder birds are not that way. Even though Sun Conures are noisy, I've found them to be very sweet and playful.

If these people are willing to give you the bird, you could take him and see if your birds are okay with it (please quarantine first). If you find that it's not working out, you will probably be able to find a good home for the little guy through your local bird club or rescue. Or you may find that once it gets settled in to your home, it is able to entertain itself and the noise isn't intolerable. You never know, I think we bird people are all a little crazy sometimes.

Good luck, and please let us know what happens.

I just don't understand how people can do that. I guess there are people that buy birds just because of their talking ability or they are beautiful to look at. I must admit when I got my first bird Umbrella cockatoo I really knew nothing about caring for the bird. I went right to a book store and bought all kinds of books and did alot of reading then I went to the internet to learn even more. I asked questions to other bird owners and even vets. I have learned alot from being an owner of such birds. I could not imagine putting any of my birds in a room alone and not listening to thier beautiful music or their words. I would encourage you to resque that poor sun conure. He is in need. I am sure if you can't keep him you would surely find someone who can.

Where are You located Maybe Someone out here could help Find the Home "Sunny" needs.Chris and Chip

Chris and Sherri,

If you look to the right of their username on the posts, you will see that this thread was started back in December.

by honeypi on Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:39 pm

I hope that the situation is resolved now, but thanks for your words of advice and encouragement.