New member of the family (Bet you weren't expecting this)

Brandon's-Fids · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:00 pm

JessiMuse wrote:

I wonder if plum heads talk a lot at all? And if they do, do they have that cute, high-pitch voice Indian Ringnecks have? I'm sure whatever voice he has, it's still cute.

Actually they are great talkers and have a clearer voice than Ringnecks

JessiMuse · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:40 pm

Oh gosh, I really AM tired. I put that link as an image, instead of a video.

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there we go

Brandon's-Fids · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:20 pm

JessiMuse wrote:

Oh gosh, I really AM tired. I put that link as an image, instead of a video.

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there we go

I clicked on the image and was able to watch its so cute.

tielfan · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:47 pm

Pictures can be misleading sometimes, but look at the length of the front toe compared to the length of the back toe in your picture. The back toe looks longer, instead of both of them being about equal. It creates the impression that the front toe has been cut off near the first joint. Look at the two front toes on the foot that's closest to the camera. The inner toe looks like it's the same length or slightly longer than the outer one, instead of having a longer outer toe and a shorter inner toe. Of course if this is a birth defect there might be more abnormalities in the foot than just the missing toenails, and that could be the reason the toes look odd. I can't see enough of the other foot to tell what's going on with it.

ParrotWhisperer wrote:

Mel · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:11 am

I suggest raddish 4 name

Brandon's-Fids · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:36 am

tielfan wrote:

Pictures can be misleading sometimes, but look at the length of the front toe compared to the length of the back toe in your picture. The back toe looks longer, instead of both of them being about equal. It creates the impression that the front toe has been cut off near the first joint. Look at the two front toes on the foot that's closest to the camera. The inner toe looks like it's the same length or slightly longer than the outer one, instead of having a longer outer toe and a shorter inner toe. Of course if this is a birth defect there might be more abnormalities in the foot than just the missing toenails, and that could be the reason the toes look odd. I can't see enough of the other foot to tell what's going on with it.

ParrotWhisperer wrote:

Oh yeah I notice that is it bad he can perch fine.Also how long does it take a new bird to start eating Rio ate right away when he came home lol and I cant remember far back to Rocko I remember Loki started eating on the second day.

Bluekeet · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:05 am

Usually like 1 or 2 days. Every bird I've had ate within that time frame.

I still don't have any names. What are you looking for? Something short? Or unique?

tielfan · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:43 am

The foot problem probably doesn't cause him any pain, and if he can perch and get around all right it's not a big deal. He wouldn't be a good breeder but you probably weren't planning to do that anyway. If it's a genetic problem you don't want to pass it to future generations. Even if it's not a genetic problem, it's likely that he couldn't grip the hen's back well enough to mate successfully.

Some birds won't eat for 3 days. They'll survive, but it's not good for them. This article has some tips for getting a new bird to eat: http://www.littlefeatheredbuddies.com/i ... wbird.html

Brandon's-Fids · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:53 am

Bluekeet wrote:

Usually like 1 or 2 days. Every bird I've had ate within that time frame.

I still don't have any names. What are you looking for? Something short? Or unique?

A name that suits him lol

Brandon's-Fids · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:57 am

tielfan wrote:

The foot problem probably doesn't cause him any pain, and if he can perch and get around all right it's not a big deal. He wouldn't be a good breeder but you probably weren't planning to do that anyway. If it's a genetic problem you don't want to pass it to future generations. Even if it's not a genetic problem, it's likely that he couldn't grip the hen's back well enough to mate successfully.

Some birds won't eat for 3 days. They'll survive, but it's not good for them. This article has some tips for getting a new bird to eat: http://www.littlefeatheredbuddies.com/i ... wbird.html

Illl look at that.No I wouldnt breed him and dont think I would find a female anyways lol I dont see any plum heads for sale anywhere else.I got him a nice natural perch hes on it already he is still a little scared of my hand but dosent go crazy or anything.Do they usually drink on the 1-2 day

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