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Re: Curley/To Curley
Posted by Kel on 2/15/07

On 2/14/07, Curley wrote:
> On 2/14/07, Kel wrote:
>> On 2/14/07, Curley wrote:
>>> On 2/14/07, Kel wrote:
>>>> On 2/13/07, Curley wrote:
>>>>> On 2/13/07, Pauljr wrote:
>>>>>> What ive been doing is writing an article about major
>>>>>> mitchells for a bird magazine...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I first declined cause im a terrible writer and ive only
>>>>>> had the majors 4 years but they continued to send mail
>>>>>> requesting Paul from jurassic parrots so I gave in and I
>>>>>> just did the best I can. I did authorize her to fix any
>>>>>> writing errors...lol
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Im not sure why but they insisted on me to write this
>>>>>> article maybe you know more about this since you been
>>>>>> breeding birds so long
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Pauljr
>>>>>
>>>>> Thats great. I'm sure you will do a fine job. I am not too
>>>>> fond of cockatoos. I only bred them for a few years, long
>>>>> ago. So I wouldn't be any help. However, as you know, I do
>>>>> know about macaws. lol, I'm pretty sure you believe me. lol
>>>>> But the Trolls here have a hard time believing anyone about
>>>>> anything. What they fail to realize is that there are ppl
>>>>> breeding them and some of these ppl do frequent the
>>>>> internet. But anyone with over,say, 4 or 5 Hys is not going
>>>>> to give out any location, identification,etc details OR
>>>>> exact security details. Good luck with your article. Curley
>>>>
>>>> Hi Curley,
>>>> do you have or have raised smaller birds. Just curious since
>>>> you said you once had toos, that maybe you raised smaller
>>>> birds ie: cockatiels, lovebirds, parrotlets etc. I've only
>>>> had small birds. Right now have a baby Bourkes Parakeet along
>>>> with a cockatiel, soon to receive a Linny.
>>>> Kel
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Hi Kel, I was lucky enough to start breeding african grays and
>>> then work my way up. I bought one pair of plucked congos and
>>> within 8 weeks I had 4 babies. I have put all the proceeds right
>>> back into birds over and over again. And thats how I ended up
>>> with so many macaws, Vasas, grays, etc. There are alot of ppl
>>> here that have the smaller birds and altho I know alittle about
>>> them I don't say too much cuz there are ppl here that certainly
>>> know more than I. About 8 years ago I produced a flock of 12
>>> pair of suns just for the heck of it and I have them set up for
>>> colony breeding. They are fun to watch fly around and interact.
>>> However, as I continue to cut back on breeding [cuz I'm getting
>>> too dam old] the sun conures will be the next to go. I will die
>>> with my Hys and my son will continue breeding them. Anyway, is
>>> there a specific question you needed answered? I do know alittle
>>> about smaller birds but I am no expert. What do you need to
>>> know? I will try to help. Have a great day.
>>
>> Hi Curley,
>> Not a specific question, just was kinda curious. I know nothing
>> about large birds whatsoever! I love sun conures... my roommate
>> had one but it was the noisiest bird ever! So I just stayed with
>> the small birds that were not as loud. Well with the exception of
>> lovebirds. I don't breed birds, just enjoy them as pets. I've
>> never seen a Hy in person even at all the bird shows I've been to
>> but have enjoyed their beauty in pics and online. I've been told
>> they are rare, but it seems there are alot of people out there
>> that have them. Do you breed them for pets or breeders?
>> Thats basically it, just wanted to know... I see some folks can't
>> play well with others sometimes. I'd rather get to know those out
>> there on the boards if we are all going to frequent it as much as
>> we do! When I do have questions feel to answer them if you want...
>> doesn't hurt right? :)
>> Take care,
>> Kel
>
>
> Well Kel I can see you are a Doll. Thank you for being so polite
> Dear. A full 99&37; of the ads you see for hyacinths are scammers.
> Thats a fact. I have never had to advertize to sell a Hy, ever. I
> maintain a 1-2 year waiting list and alot of ppl I just have to
> refuse to sell to. I believe most Hy breeders are probably in the
> same position, I might be wrong tho. So IMO there is a high demand
> for them. I breed them for pets but the real truth about domestic
> macaws is that many times the ppl that buy them realize they cant
> handle them as they get older and they get rowdy and some breeder
> buys them to breed. So breeding Hys for the pet market isn't a bad
> thing. Because many do end up being breeders eventually. And thats a
> good thing. BECAUSE baby and juvenal Hys are so needy that they
> need to be with their parents to be raised or kept by ppl that
> really love and cuddle them. They are a different bird. Later they
> can be breeders. I hope this all makes sense. its rather hard to
> explain. I hope I answered your questions. Have a great V Day

Hi! Yes, that did answer my question! Thank you so much. Yes, you are
right, I do see alot of those scammers advertise the Hys here at
Birdmart. You'd think they'd stop after awhile since we are all onto
them! Whatever I guess. Hopefully I will be able to see a Hy in
person. The only exotic bird store we have here is Omars, which is
actually a great little store. I go in there to see all the babies,
which they are all out of their cages for people to hold. They told
me that this one macaw they have is rare but I forget which kind it
is. It is green with a little red, and very large. The other rare
bird they have that I fell in love with is a golden conure. It is a
baby and loves me to death! Well again, thanks for the info... I'm
sure I'll be back to ask more :o)
Have a great day.
Kel

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Curley, 2/13/07, by Pauljr.
• Re: Pauljr, 2/13/07, by Anne.
• Re: Pauljr, 2/13/07, by Paul jr.
• Re: Curley, 2/13/07, by Curley.
• Re: Curley...PAUL:), 2/13/07, by electra.
• Re: Curley/To Curley, 2/14/07, by Kel.
• Re: Curley/To Curley, 2/14/07, by Curley.
• Re: Curley/To Curley, 2/14/07, by Kel.
• Re: Curley/To Curley, 2/14/07, by Curley.
• Re: Curley/To Curley, 2/15/07, by Kel.