ARRRRGH, Matey, I found a parrot in my back yard...WTF?

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

Here's some pics from today.

 

[dan2286]

Thats a cool little bird. 😀

 

[HAYWIRE]

Some parrots are expensive $800 to more than a grand...whoever lost it either doesnt care its gone or is worried sick. Check with animal control to see if someone has lost it. They are also very particular to who they like....they dont just come to anyone. Good luck with your new friend.......Lorne

 

[andrewmp6]

Its someones pet that got loose or was let go.The missing feathers can be from the bird is bored and over cleaning its self or bad diet.The big macaws and cockatoos can bring big money the one you found is a smaller parrot about 500 bucks when the feathers grow back.Id call animal control and the local pet stores see if anyones missing a bird.I wouldn't put flyers up someone will just get a free bird out of it.

 

[1986montecarlols]

that

bird is hilarious looking, i love the color on it.

 

[Derision]

I am undecided as to what I will do with him. I am unable to afford a trip to the vet as I am unable to afford everything right now. I am very broke. I have needed to go to the doctor for a few months so that I could get my medication refilled, but the money is not there with everything that has gone wrong lately. I may keep him as his feathers seem to be growing back in a few spots. Plus, I live alone and have started to like the company. I can't afford a cage, but I may be able to afford some screen, so I may just fix the screening around the porch to keep him safe from the cats that roam the neighborhood.

I would keep him, then. Though I would definitely hit the pet store and get the actual bird food that is meant for him. I don't know what kind of seed you're feeding him, but if you're giving him wild bird seed, it's not going to meet his dietary requirements. Birds are kind of delicate that way.

If the feathers are growing back, that's a good sign. Watch that he doesn't start pulling out the new growth. Also, if you plan to build him an enclosure, careful with the materials. Birds are delicate and can succumb to all sorts of problems.

Good luck! It's a cool looking bird!

 

[78mali350]

haha sweet bird!

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

It's actually parrot feed, says so on the bag. I am kind of torn, as I would like the companionship, but I also have read that they are very social creatures and I am rarely home. Plus, when I am home, I am doing things I can't have him around for, like body work. I would not be able to meet those needs. It's not a cat that can be alone for a large part of the day most of which is spent sleeping.I'm also nocturnal while parrots are diurnal. I dunno what to do. I guess I can see if it has a microchip implanted that acts as an ID. If it does, then I will be able to easily find the owner who hopefully is able to give it the attention it needs. Sorry if I am vacillating too much, but I am undecided.

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

Well, I no longer have the parrot. He was getting very skittish and plucking himself raw, and I was unable to care for him. I wound up taking him to The Humane Society of Pasco County, as they run a no kill shelter. There were several similar birds there already, so he should have the care and interaction he needs and I was unable to provide. I feel this was the best possible solution short of finding the original owner. I left the name of my subdivision with the shelter to give a reference as to where it was found. I hope he lives a long and happy life.

 

[dan2286]

Its better that way. Im sure he will have a better life from now on. Hopefully they keep the name Captain Morgan!