Bird info

[StirCrazy]

who here is into birds? I specificaly mean parrots. the story goes like this, a friend of mine has a aunt that passed away and she had 40 parrots, a few mated pairs of african greys and a bunch of another austrailian ones that you can't get in the US. anyways they are moving them to his place and going to be selling them so I am wondering what is the best way to get word out so he can make close to what they are worth?

Steve

[Aquattro]

Probably look for a bird BBS. Mated pairs of anything are worth more (to breeders, generally poor pet stock). Cockatoos are always worth a lot, some are stupidly expensive(Roses, Black).
I'm sure there are resources like Canreef (Canbirds?) where people would love to know what's available.

I used to have 53 birds...tell your friend to expect a bit of noise around the house until they're sold :biggrin:

[Aquattro]

Try here. Some links at the bottom to get you going...

http://www.parrotscanada.com/

[EmilyB]

I used to have 53 birds...:biggrin:

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[Aquattro]

I used to have 53 birds...:biggrin:

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What can I say? I like birds. :razz: Noisy monsters though!!

[Canadian Man]

Well I'm into one bird.....
Can't tell you much more than Flipper is Awsome and Frustrating all in the same day :lol:

Gotta love them

[Jason McK]

You may want to contact http://www.greyhaven.bc.ca/

It's a bird rescue in Vancouver they could point you in a direction you need. or help in finding homes.

Jason

[Zerandise]

I know a few people that are looking for some new friends. Your friend have a list of birds?

I will take some time this weekend and find your fried some good resources for price and care as well.

[kari]

Deb,

Whats the link for the bird board that my wife gave you when selling the cage? I can't seem to find anything on her laptop.

[EmilyB]

http://www.calgaryparrotclub.ca/index.php

[Jaws]

My girlfriend's really into birds. If you got a list of them i'll let her know. She really like Conures and Parrotlets. Let me know.

[StirCrazy]

ok so what I need to find out is what is a reasonable price to pay for a breading pair of africian greys, a austrailian king parrot, and the price to pay for a Timneh grey parrot.

thanks

Steve

[Aquattro]

That's a few short of 40 birds. :razz:

[StirCrazy]

That's a few short of 40 birds. :razz:

ya we are trying to find out what to sell them for.. I can't find an american or canadian breader with a web site that lists austrailian kings, only ausi ones that say it is against the law to export them so they can't sell them internationaly.. seams to be they should be worth a lot but can't fidn a figure anywhere except 500.00 in austrailia but that doesent do anyone any good as they have to stay there..

Steve

[Jason McK]

Hey, this is Jason's wife here. Things I'd like you to consider are:

1: Parrots such as Greys live a VERY long time, 50-60 years at least. Don't just think of the monetary value, think of their quality of life and try to find them forever homes with experienced bird people.

2. If your Australian Kings aren't available here, it's because they were wild caught and not suitable for the pet trade. See
http://www.cites.ec.gc.ca/eng/sct0/index_e.cfm for info

3. For resources to help you find responsible homes try:
http://www.greyhaven.bc.ca/
West Coast Tropical Bird Studio - Vancouver (604)733-6250
Night Owl Bird Hospital (604) 734 5100

[StirCrazy]

Hey, this is Jason's wife here. Things I'd like you to consider are:

1: Parrots such as Greys live a VERY long time, 50-60 years at least. Don't just think of the monetary value, think of their quality of life and try to find them forever homes with experienced bird people.

2. If your Australian Kings aren't available here, it's because they were wild caught and not suitable for the pet trade. See
http://www.cites.ec.gc.ca/eng/sct0/index_e.cfm for info

3. For resources to help you find responsible homes try:
http://www.greyhaven.bc.ca/
West Coast Tropical Bird Studio - Vancouver (604)733-6250
Night Owl Bird Hospital (604) 734 5100

I am aware of all this and they are not my birds. the people who own the birds are totaly aware of the responcibilities but they need to sell them and they are not about to give thim away for a steal as they have an idea what they are worth. the austrailian kings are and interesting thing as they had to have been captive bread or they would never have been allowed into canada as it has been a lont time sence they have been allowed to be exported from austrailia. at any rate the boarder just opened for austrailian kings to the US from Canada. I will be finding more about the birds out today hopefully.

Steve