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Brilliantfids
05-27-2008, 01:57 AM
Ok since I have four conures I will just say a little about each!

Truman is a waglers conure that I adopted from a rescue, he has extreme cage agression and is VERY hormonal. But hes my big boy and I love him!

Titus is a gold-capped conure that I got from the same rescue as truman (actually the same day), he is a mommas boy and also has extreme cage agression and a serious hate of kids and most men. He is a constant screamer when he cant see you and one of those birds that would likely be re-homed MANY times due to being misunderstood.

Carter is a Mitred conure with an extreme case of scissor beak that I took in because nobody wanted him. He is wild caught and not tame as he was used as a breeder his whole life prior to coming here. He actually had never had a name in his life either, poor guy! We have been working with him and he is getting better with stepping up! He is also a constant screamer and one that would of been passed around alot do to that.

Maliki is a Cinnamon Green-cheek conure that I adopted from a family who trusted their 3 year old daughter with the care of him and his mate (who dies because the daughter didnt water them). He has severve stress marks on his feathers and has some trust issues, is cage agressive and nippy. But he will now let us handle him and enjoys hanging out with me as much as possible!

So now for some pics!

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg196/roxysmomm/100_1356-2.jpg Truman (waglers)

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg196/roxysmomm/100_0651.jpg Carter (his beak was just trimmed so it doesnt look bad in this pci)

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg196/roxysmomm/100_0679-1.jpg Titus' color when I got him

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg196/roxysmomm/100_2539-2.jpg Titus' coloring now!

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg196/roxysmomm/100_3116-1.jpg Maliki

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg196/roxysmomm/100_3134-1.jpg
Eriisu-chan
05-27-2008, 10:26 AM
Wow... I wish I had the experience, time... and of course money... to take in rescues...
Jim
05-27-2008, 01:38 PM
Nice! Thank you for giving these birds a great home.:thumbup:
Brilliantfids
05-27-2008, 06:20 PM
Rescue birds are more of a challenge but well worth it! When you see them come around from aggresive behaviour to being your best bud, its just a great feeling!! I am a conure Nut too, so Im prone to taking in the noisy ones who would drive most people batty!
tropiclegirl
05-27-2008, 06:47 PM
Aww what a couple of cuties.
That is wonderful that you take in these birds that would otherwise not have good homes :beerchug:
Brilliantfids
05-28-2008, 12:44 AM
Thank you!

I love giving them homes, regardless of the fact that they have issues. They have all come such a long way since being here and I think their little "flaws" or quirks are what makes them so dang special!
Jean
05-28-2008, 12:49 AM
They are adorable!!! Thank you for sharing them. It's wonderful to see them in such a good home.:) Your doing Fantastic! :goodjob:
SadennaAndFlock
05-28-2008, 02:29 AM
I have only seen one waglers in person they don't seem to be that common of a conure, but pretty indeed.

glad they have all found such a great home...


I have a couple of the noisy ones myself a cherry head and a white eyed conure gotta love those loud aratinga's...
Shirley
05-28-2008, 08:55 AM
I think it's just WONDERFUL you are taking in birds who need homes so badly, that many other people would pass up. Have you read Dr. Susan Friedman's articles on behavior? Or studies much about applied behavior analysis? You'd love it! Or read/studied/implemented target training or clicker training?

There are links to all these topics scattered around in the behavior forum.

And have you watched The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill or read the book (by Mark Bittner) ? Having these beautiful conures, it's a must-read must-watch for you :emot-danc
Brilliantfids
05-28-2008, 11:05 AM
I think it's just WONDERFUL you are taking in birds who need homes so badly, that many other people would pass up. Have you read Dr. Susan Friedman's articles on behavior? Or studies much about applied behavior analysis? You'd love it! Or read/studied/implemented target training or clicker training?

There are links to all these topics scattered around in the behavior forum.

And have you watched The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill or read the book (by Mark Bittner) ? Having these beautiful conures, it's a must-read must-watch for you :emot-danc

Thank you! No I havent read her articles but I certainly will! I am just starting with target training for Truman and Clicker with Fawkes. I LOVED Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill!! What a wonderful story!! I will admit it, I cried! I plan on buying it here soon to, my boys loved watching it too, they were calling to the wild flock and Truman kept saying "Birdies"!

Now abotu Waglers, No they aren't very common in captivity at all. The reason being that they build their nests up on tall cliffs and thats not easy to replicate in captivity. So there has not been a whole lot of sucess with breeding them. Wich also leads to why the majority of Waglers that yoy do see in captivity are in rescues. You cant replicate their natural conditions and they get frustrated and overly hormonal! I play it by ear with Truman, one day he can come out and be wonderful and the next day hes nesty and trying to guard every bird in the same room as him. I understand why his owners gave him up, hes dangerous if you don't understand him. But what a big Ham on the days that hes not hormonal. We make the most of those days and take him shopping, and to the zoo or stuff like that. So IMO Waglers are wonderful, but I think its a good thing they are not readily available in captivity or we would just see Rescues full of them.
Molzy7687
05-30-2008, 12:45 AM
Your birds are so lucky to have found you, and I bet you feel just as lucky to have them!

Keep the pics coming, you have a gorgoues flock!