Jessica 0 #1 February 19, 2003 I need cheering up, so therefore I need a new pet. Here is a picture of the kind of bird I want. Isn't it cute? Quakers are illegal in 10 states. Usually they're green, but this is a blue mutation (about five times as expensive as a green one). Damn it, I need this birdie! Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #2 February 19, 2003 Buy it!! It's gorgeous. I can't beleive i actually think birds are kinda cool now. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #3 February 19, 2003 Quote Buy it!! It's gorgeous. I can't beleive i actually think birds are kinda cool now. ...... Anything that can fly.... Is kinda cool......... and the Color IS gorgeous!!!!.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #4 February 19, 2003 I had a Conure for a while. He required more attention than any other pet/companion I've ever had. The bigger, more exotic the bird, likely the larger the time investment required. If you have the time, the rewards will be amazing. If you don't, expect difficulty with training, assimilation, etc.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phatcat 0 #5 February 19, 2003 QuoteQuakers are illegal in 10 states Why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #6 February 19, 2003 QuoteIf you don't, expect difficulty with training, assimilation, etc. I'm already a crazy parrot lady. I have a senegal and a greencheek conure. Birds are the coolest creatures in the world. Oh, I am just sick with longing.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #7 February 19, 2003 QuoteWhy? www.quakerparrots.com/mattiesue/why_illegal.htmSkydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #8 February 19, 2003 That is a gorgeous color! And being the gentleman that I am I feel the need to let you know that I wish you much success in fulfilling the longing you have. Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #9 February 19, 2003 Quote Quote Quakers are illegal in 10 states Why? because of their funny hats and some old guy selling oats--if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #10 February 19, 2003 Quote I need cheering up, so therefore I need a new pet. Here is a picture of the kind of bird I want. Isn't it cute? Quakers are illegal in 10 states. Usually they're green, but this is a blue mutation (about five times as expensive as a green one). Damn it, I need this birdie! dare i ask, how mucH? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #11 February 19, 2003 What a gorgeous bird!! All I can think is "expensive cat food" tho in our house...our poor parakeet has got to have a complex by now from all the longing stares! Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #12 February 19, 2003 Twenty-eight jump tickets. Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #13 February 19, 2003 Quote And being the gentleman that I am And you have great taste in cheese!!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #14 February 19, 2003 you know i never much liked birds as pets...my roommate has two that are kinda cool. They have actual personalities and all, but there's something horribly ironic about skydivers owning birds with clipped wings.. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #15 February 19, 2003 I have a "standard" green & gray Quaker....one of my favorites. They are very intelligent and are great little talkers. Possessing the intelligence that the Quakers do, be sure to keep plenty of bird toys or rotate his/hers toys as to prevent boredom for these guys. Their only "downfall" that I'm aware of is even if the Quaker has bonded to you, he is extremely territorial and doesn't appreciate a hand in his cage. Away from their cage......a delightful little bird. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #16 February 19, 2003 I want this bird: Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 February 19, 2003 ill send you this bird for free hon! Ya know I love ya! My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfc 1 #18 February 19, 2003 It would be like someone stealing your rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #19 February 19, 2003 Very beautifulI'm sure if you had one, it would be well cared for and fly curtain to lamp all day-Grant _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #20 February 19, 2003 Quotebut there's something horribly ironic about skydivers owning birds with clipped wings.. Not really. My birds are fully flighted, but clipping the wings of a pet bird actually will usually make for a happier pet. Look here for info.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #21 February 19, 2003 Quote ill send you this bird for free hon! Ya know I love ya! there I think its on now!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #22 February 19, 2003 while those are all good reasons they are also for the convenience of the humans..i bet if we could ask the bird its opinion, it would rather be able to fly. imagine going thru life with a horse hobble on your ankles, yes you can still function, still live a reasonable, productive life, but you cant run, and wont ever know the joy of running. you could even argue that running isnt as much a natural part of life for humans as flying is for birds.....after all if they weren’t pets they would be flying for however long their life might last.. i guess its a quality of life thing with me..knowing the limited flight i get to experience i cant imagine taking it away from someone else to make them better pets.. don’t get me wrong Xaos & Baby (my roommates birds) are pretty cool (for birds) but it makes me sorta sad everytime one of them does its sad flailing flare to the ground…____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #23 February 19, 2003 Trimmed birds = dogs on a leash = keeping cats inside = fish in a tank. It's part of having a pet. Sorry it makes you sad. I hope you don't own a pet.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #24 February 19, 2003 i dont at the moment (travel to much still) but i do ussually have dogs and cats..no i dont keep my cats inside (nor do i declaw them) or put my dog on a leash (uless required where i'm going) dogs can be trained to heel. Cats learn to survive or they dont. I try to live in places where it reasonably safe to let cats out..(of course i wouldnt have a cat at Eloy, it would just be prey to the coyotes) Loss is a fact of life. I want my pets to have as full a life as i can give them, not measured by the length of time i have with them (long may it be), but by the quality of the time we spend together or apart. ps..fish arent pets they are decorations ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phatcat 0 #25 February 19, 2003 I can tell you from experience that declawed cats are perfectly happy inside a warm house sleeping on the couch. They really couldn't care less if you're even there or not, except when it's time to eat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
