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Caique Parrots

Post Cyreen on Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:45 am

I'm in no rush, this is more a "when the opportunity presents itself" situation, but I am interested in owning a Caique at some point in time and was wondering if anyone here is familiar with them?

I am leaning more towards adopting an older bird that needs a home rather than raising a baby and was hoping some parrot people could give me some advice.

P.S. Hey! Just saw the parrot forum - oops.

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Brad on Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:01 am

Hi Cyreen....no problem and I moved your post into the correct forum. Smile

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You may want to email a member of ours, Brian (Avian) . He might be someone who can offer some pertinent advice about this particular species of parrot.

http://pigeonchat.forumakers.com/profile.forum?mode=email&u=96

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Ed on Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:05 pm

I just wanted to mention not to forget that some parrots live more than 50 years.
I think owning a parrot takes A LOT of thought cause it might outlive the owner and then what will the poor parrot do Sad

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Desert Fire on Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:08 pm

Ed wrote:I just wanted to mention not to forget that some parrots live more than 50 years.
I think owning a parrot takes A LOT of thought cause it might outlive the owner and then what will the poor parrot do

You are correct, Ed.

That is why people have a WILL drawn up... to make sure their beloved long-lived pets are provided for.

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Ed on Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:17 pm

lol
I would have to laugh if someone left me a parrot in their will.

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Desert Fire on Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:20 pm

Ed wrote:lol
I would have to laugh if someone left me a parrot in their will.

I can imagine... affraid

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Faints

HOWEVER, I'm sure the responsible owner would ASK first...BEFORE they did the Will. sunny

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Gladys Chardon on Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:48 pm

Ed wrote:I just wanted to mention not to forget that some parrots live more than 50 years.
I think owning a parrot takes A LOT of thought cause it might outlive the owner and then what will the poor parrot do

So what, she'll only be 88!!!!

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Desert Fire on Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:39 am

Gladys Chardon wrote:
Ed wrote:I just wanted to mention not to forget that some parrots live more than 50 years.
I think owning a parrot takes A LOT of thought cause it might outlive the owner and then what will the poor parrot do

So what, she'll only be 88!!!!

Gladys

IF she decides to live that long...

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Cyreen on Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:21 am

Ed wrote:I just wanted to mention not to forget that some parrots live more than 50 years.
I think owning a parrot takes A LOT of thought cause it might outlive the owner and then what will the poor parrot do

Actually, some parrots can live up to 100 years and have an average of 9 homes over the course of their lifetimes. I already know quite a bit about Caiques and they live approximately 30 years, which is one of the reasons I would prefer to adopt/buy an older bird that needed a home, rather than a baby. I was hoping for maybe some personal insight into living with a Caique and their unique demands.

Like I said, I'm in no rush yet, should the right opportunity present itself...

P.S. SHI! Dark, lady; very dark!

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Desert Fire on Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:25 pm

Cyreen wrote:
Ed wrote:I just wanted to mention not to forget that some parrots live more than 50 years.
I think owning a parrot takes A LOT of thought cause it might outlive the owner and then what will the poor parrot do

Actually, some parrots can live up to 100 years and have an average of 9 homes over the course of their lifetimes. I already know quite a bit about Caiques and they live approximately 30 years, which is one of the reasons I would prefer to adopt/buy an older bird that needed a home, rather than a baby. I was hoping for maybe some personal insight into living with a Caique and their unique demands.

Like I said, I'm in no rush yet, should the right opportunity present itself...

P.S. SHI! Dark, lady; very dark!

I applaud you wanting an "older" bird, Cyreen! I hope Brian will stop by one of these times. He and his wife, Amy, live with Best Friends in Utah and take care of parrots. I'm sure he could give some insights!!

Actually, my "family" site members and, especially, Brad, our fearless leader, all know I don't walk to the same "drummer" as most. Rolling Eyes

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My belief system veers off the beaten path quite a bit! I meant no "harm" in saying "IF you decide to live that long." But, a brief explanation is in order!

You see, I believe that the "buck" stops with each of us. WE are in charge of everything in our lives, including our death.

I believe we are each on our own "spiritual" journey in this lifetime (I also believe in reincarnation). We are in control and "learn" by the choices we make. BUT, WE make the choices...

This belief system came about over many years by the people I met and the books and ideas/beliefs I have read...which, for me, just "felt right" inside.

OK, that's enough....I just wanted to let you know WHY I said what I did. Here's to living a loooooong healthy and happy life!! You decide... cheers

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Gladys Chardon on Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:12 pm

I think owning a parrot takes A LOT of thought cause it might outlive the owner and then what will the poor parrot do Sad

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My belief system veers off the beaten path quite a bit! I meant no "harm" in saying "IF you decide to live that long." But, a brief explanation is in order!

You see, I believe that the "buck" stops with each of us. WE are in charge of [b]everything in our lives,[/b] including our death.

I believe we are each on our own "spiritual" journey in this lifetime (I also believe in reincarnation). We are in control and "learn" by the choices we make. BUT, WE make the choices...

This belief system came about over many years by the people I met and the books and ideas/beliefs I have read...which, for me, just "felt right" inside.

OK, that's enough....I just wanted to let you know WHY I said what I did. Here's to living a loooooong healthy and happy life!! You decide... cheers

cheers

sunny

Love and Hugs
Shi sunny

sunny

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I agree that our life is the result of the options we take as we go along (or the lack of options, some people will just be dragged along)but I wish I could believe that I can choose the time of plunging into the unknown. Although my two daughters are one over 60 and the other one almost there they are so close to me and emotionally dependent on me that I dread the thought of leaving them.My close friends know that I'm always waiting to FEEL I can "go" with my mind at peace. You'll have to show me how.
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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Desert Fire on Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:26 pm

Actually, Gladys, I can't show you "how"...nor can I do the same for anyone else.

ALL comes from within...

There is still soooo much we don't know how to do. Yet, I think all things are possible. We just haven't all been able to tap into the power we have within ourselves.

I'm hoping that within my lifetime here, mankind will start making headway into the HOW.

I know that some find the HOW when they least expect to do so! While some say they found "God," I say they found themselves within...

Those, far more "advanced" than I would be able to offer help...sometimes we meet those when we are "ready."

Actually, Gladys, I think your daughters will be just fine. After all, you had them for a reason and like baby birds, they need to find their own way to FLY... sunny

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I'm sure they will...they have a GREAT MOM!!

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Cyreen on Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:36 am

Desert Fire wrote:My belief system veers off the beaten path quite a bit! I meant no "harm" in saying "IF you decide to live that long." But, a brief explanation is in order!

I appreciate your explanation, but not necessary; no offense taken. My initial reaction was a giggle, I don't stick to the path much myself. Very Happy

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Cyreen on Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:25 pm

Found this...

I'd like to invite one of these little nutcases to live in my house.

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Brad on Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:36 pm

I enjoyed that, those two were really into their wrestling match!

Parrots and their kin are such entertaining and playful birds, they just love to have fun! Very Happy

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Cyreen on Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:52 pm

I'm going to meet some birds next week.

I talked to a very reputable breeder yesterday about Poinus v. Caiques (two polar opposite personalities). I explained that I would prefer an adult bird and that I was partial to Caiques, but uncertain how well one would fit in with the existing crew, which is where the Pionus came in, being birds with an easygoing personality. As it turns out, this breeder has a bonded Pionus pair and two baby Caiques currently being weaned. She thinks I would definitely prefer the Caiques (I think she may be right).

I'm going to leave it to fate - she hasn't sexed them yet and I would definitely prefer a male (one potentially egg bound bird is enough).

It's the hop - if she has a boy, I'm screwed. It's too cute!

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Brad on Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:20 am

What an adorable little caique hopping around like that! Smile

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Good luck and I agree to let things happen as they might. I do have a question though, if you do eventually get either a caique or poinus, who will keep it company during the day when you're at work?

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Cyreen on Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:45 am

Caiques are very, very good at entertaining themselves, given enough stimulation, and are not particularly needy (unlike Cockatoos for example). It's not like he would be all alone - he would have Ollie, Darby, Chase and Max for company during the day and no one gets ignored here. My cats clean my dog, the dog licks Spike's fish tank and my bird stalks one of my cats. A flock/colony/pack, much like a family, is made.

Boredom is the product of an inactive mind and life here is never boring.

My pets are for life and their quality of life is paramount given their dependency. I've kicked people out of my house for presuming to impose on my animals.

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Desert Fire on Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:05 pm

Cyreen wrote:Caiques are very, very good at entertaining themselves, given enough stimulation, and are not particularly needy (unlike Cockatoos for example). It's not like he would be all alone - he would have Ollie, Darby, Chase and Max for company during the day and no one gets ignored here. My cats clean my dog, the dog licks Spike's fish tank and my bird stalks one of my cats. A flock/colony/pack, much like a family, is made.

Boredom is the product of an inactive mind and life here is never boring.

My pets are for life and their quality of life is paramount given their dependency. I've kicked people out of my house for presuming to impose on my animals.

Good for you, Cyreen!

Sounds like your home definitely epitomizes the saying "never a dull moment!"

Will certainly look forward to hearing about further adventures when you get your "heart's" desire. Wink

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Re: Caique Parrots

Post Cyreen on Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:29 am

Thanks Shi!

BIG if - they could both be girls. Want a boy.

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