My new parrot

[ouccmich]

Hi everyone,

I got a new Eclectus Parrot. His name WAS Swede, but I changed it to Marley. He is 1 yrs old and doing very well. He's not a super huge talker yet but I have only had him for a few weeks. He says "hello" and makes noises for now. Any suggestions to encourage talking in the future? I also have pics of my Meyer, Petey (in the next window) and my 150 reef tank in the wall. Petey is 6 yrs old now and doesn't seem to care much about Marley.

[ouccmich]

Petey loves his upside down trick.

[CocosMomma]

How absolutely beautiful! Petey's colors are just gorgeous... not to take anything away from Marley! Mr. Upside down bird looks like he's a real clown! The blue on Marley's wings is just precious...

You really want Marley to talk? Just pick a word that you would absolutely never want him to repeat, and say it with conviction, ONE time...

He'll repeat it incessantly and never forget it! :rotflmao:

[Shirley]

Congratulations on your beautiful new boy!! And Robin gave you excellent language-training advice! :agree:

[ouccmich]

You guys are too funny :)

[Sue]

Gorgeous birds, amazing colours!!

Robin:roflmao2: :roflmao2:

[®JP®]

awesome!!! A greenie!!! Good lookin' boy there for sure!!

[gary&chloe]

We have two four year old Male Meyers. One likes to hang upside down by one foot and call "Mommy". The other one just likes everything and everybody.

Meyers are the perfect first bird. Good apartment birds. Lots of fun and with every molt they get prettier.

[Flock Mom]

Congratulations on the new addition to your family :clap:

Marley is one good lookin green guy...you will never regret your decision on sharing your life with him ;)

[tropiclegirl]

They are both so beautiful, there coloring is amazing :wub: Congratulations on your newbie, isnt it exiting :dance:

[PattiB]

Welcome - your new green guy is gorgeous! Then again I am sorta partial to the green guys! Your pics are wonderful - I look forward to hearing more stories and seeing more pics......Your reef is gorgeous as well - if you get a chance check out what my husband is currently working on (in his spare time) LOL!

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reef-chronicles/28358-terrys-450g-upgrade.html

[ouccmich]

Welcome - your new green guy is gorgeous! Then again I am sorta partial to the green guys! Your pics are wonderful - I look forward to hearing more stories and seeing more pics......Your reef is gorgeous as well - if you get a chance check out what my husband is currently working on (in his spare time) LOL!

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reef-chronicles/28358-terrys-450g-upgrade.html

That reef is going to be amazing. I wish I had a big enough space and enough money to do that. I have a hard enough time with m 150, but deeply wish I had a bigger setup! Just gorgeous!

I am partial to the green ones too, but I love my Petey as well. Marley is still just a baby and sure does act like it sometimes. He likes to jump off his cage to come and be with me or try and chew on everything in the room. I worry about the electrical cords and don't let him out without supervision!

[Jean]

Congratulation on your new baby! :wub: :beerchug:

I hope to see much more of him. :)

[Laurie]

Congratulations! They are both just beautiful.
I love Eclectus parrots! They are so... I can't think of a unique word oh... unique, yes, they are so unique.
He is a real beauty!
Laurie

[Junkzoo]

:thumbup: Good lookin' new fella Michelle! :thumbup:

Looks like he'll fit in there real well.

( Nice looking tank too BTW: :agree: )

How far are you over the Ind. border Michelle? (I still think of you being in Lafayette still :doh: :rolleyes: )

[ouccmich]

:thumbup: Good lookin' new fella Michelle! :thumbup:

Looks like he'll fit in there real well.

( Nice looking tank too BTW: :agree: )

How far are you over the Ind. border Michelle? (I still think of you being in Lafayette still :doh: :rolleyes: )

I know! I miss Lafayette....we are 40 minutes north of Detroit.

[SummerJ]

You have such beautiful birds Michelle. I think Ekkies are such pretty birds. It looks like you will have a beautiful tank.

[scotty]

Marley is quite a handsome fella,:drool2: Good luck with him :)

[sandrac]

Congratulations on your green baby he is gorgeous the color is sooo vibrant.

[Ellen K. Cook, DVM]

Hey Michelle-how's the animal doc business? I love your gorgeous green birds-Marley is soooo cute and Petey looks like a great bird!

Shirley and I are gonna be in Mishawka on Mar. 29 for the Michiana bird fair. Any chance you might be there?