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01-14-2005, 10:30 PM
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Moustache Parakeets?
I'm interested in hearing anyone's comments on keeping this type of parrot. I am considering "rescuing" one who needs a new home and would like to get a little more info. I've read a few articles, but one says they are pretty quiet and another says they are pretty loud! 
I have not gotten to talk to the actual owners yet to see what behavioral problems this bird may have, but I have seen a number of pictures which show that at least one time this bird was easily handled.
Anyway, any comments would be appreciated!
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01-23-2005, 10:11 PM
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Well, I went ahead and adopted this bird. Unfortunately she's a feather picker. Hopefully, I can get her to stop since it has been a rather recent development. Her she is in her sad state. 
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01-23-2005, 10:15 PM
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01-23-2005, 10:16 PM
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Melissa, congrats on the new fid! (Feathered kid)!
It would be good to do a search on feather picking, you will see that it can have multiple different causes; anything from zinc found in a cage that has zinc in the paint; or neglect, or other causes. If you are in the Houston area, email me and I can provide the name of a good local bird vet; if not, ask around as most vets are not experts in birds.
I hope your keet stops plucking but even if it doesn't it will be a lovable bird and lucky to have you.
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01-23-2005, 10:36 PM
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Thanks Lucille! I'm in Fort Worth. I actually work for a vet, but we don't treat exotics. (At least my vet has the good sense to admit when he doesn't know something! Many don't it seems.) Anyway, the possible causes are huge! I don't agree with how she was being feed or kept, but it hardly matters now that she's with me. At least they had her in a decent sized cage, albeit without many toys. Best of all, she seems to like me and since they found her several months ago, I don't think she was very attached to them.
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01-23-2005, 11:03 PM
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Maybe helpful info....
Try putting a feather duster in the cage with her. (a real one without coloring) all natural only that way it is safe for the bird , hang it off to the side of the cage, in the cage. This is suppose to be one way to help a bird stop plucking because they think that it is a real bird and preene it instead! Hope this helps Cyndi
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01-24-2005, 10:49 AM
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Thanks Cyndi! I'll give that a try.
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