5314 pts ยท June 26, 2012
I bet you're fun at parties
what about coo-pin?
Well, it's better than living on the east coast, at least you guys are somewhat close to Utah. Maybe you can plan a trip here sometime :3
I wish there were more aviaries in the US! I mean sure, there's some attached to zoos, but still. Birds are great, too! :(
I can't say I know much on that, but if that's true, it's super unfortunate.. I wish more people looked into their pets before they got them
Really? Sydney seems to be a sweetheart to me, so long as you have some fruit to bribe him with!
It's in Utah, but there is also a national aviary in Pittsburgh, PA, if you're interested in visiting one!
Truly, though, a lot of people say in order to get your foot in the door, volunteer at sanctuaries, zoos, or aviaries etc.
I got it through sheer luck! A friend of the family was getting an accounting job there, and recommended me to do office admin work.
Bald eagles are so wild, they don't freaking want anything to do with us. I'm always glad to hear those that get released.
That's seriously a tie between a Kea and a Peafowl..
We aren't a sanctuary, though. We did point her in the direction of local sanctuaries who may be able to help. In specific, a parrot one.
We were just concerned for all parties involved, and since we aren't a sanctuary, we couldn't really give her advice.
for so many birds like macaws is a bit concerning, especially for so many. It seemed like she had put the carriage before the horse, and 3/4
caring for them. It's a cause of concern. Granted, she could have volunteers help, but the time, and money sink, that would be to care 2/3
Our biggest concern was mostly that, as someone said below, Macaws are a huge care sink, and she didn't say if she had a lot of help in 1/2
some parrot sanctuaries out there, but I don't think they're very common. Which is really unfortunate..
Macaws do live a really long time. I think on the course of 50-75 years. The bigger the bird, the longer they tend to live. There are 1/2
That's awesome! I love hearing about avian rescues that go strong. And seeing them released once they recoup is such a magical experience
Oh my god they're so gorgeous D: I'm super jealous
Yes, I felt the same. But I'd never be able to live it down if something happened to that bird. I knew the kid would be fine, but the bird?
Always moar Kambo!
He is best small bird. You gotta admit, he rocks a pretty rad mohawk for a bird!
They are! I'm stoked that we have two kinds of Turacos; Red-Crested & Violaceous!
Unfortunately not.. but man I do wish we had some :/ We have King Vultures, Black Vultures, and an Andean Condor, though!
We're based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We're one of two aviaries in the US not directly associated or attached to a corresponding zoo!
We are totally looking into that, actually. It's just a question of cost, maintenance, and where to put it.
Bigger than a civilian house to properly house these macaws. Most houses are usually 1-3 bedrooms. You'd need a mansion for all those birds
We did, however, refer her to a few bird sanctuaries in the area, if she still wanted to pursue the idea. But you'd need something 2/3
I bet you're fun at parties
what about coo-pin?
Well, it's better than living on the east coast, at least you guys are somewhat close to Utah. Maybe you can plan a trip here sometime :3
I wish there were more aviaries in the US! I mean sure, there's some attached to zoos, but still. Birds are great, too! :(
I can't say I know much on that, but if that's true, it's super unfortunate.. I wish more people looked into their pets before they got them
Really? Sydney seems to be a sweetheart to me, so long as you have some fruit to bribe him with!
It's in Utah, but there is also a national aviary in Pittsburgh, PA, if you're interested in visiting one!
Truly, though, a lot of people say in order to get your foot in the door, volunteer at sanctuaries, zoos, or aviaries etc.
I got it through sheer luck! A friend of the family was getting an accounting job there, and recommended me to do office admin work.
Bald eagles are so wild, they don't freaking want anything to do with us. I'm always glad to hear those that get released.
That's seriously a tie between a Kea and a Peafowl..
We aren't a sanctuary, though. We did point her in the direction of local sanctuaries who may be able to help. In specific, a parrot one.
We were just concerned for all parties involved, and since we aren't a sanctuary, we couldn't really give her advice.
for so many birds like macaws is a bit concerning, especially for so many. It seemed like she had put the carriage before the horse, and 3/4
caring for them. It's a cause of concern. Granted, she could have volunteers help, but the time, and money sink, that would be to care 2/3
Our biggest concern was mostly that, as someone said below, Macaws are a huge care sink, and she didn't say if she had a lot of help in 1/2
some parrot sanctuaries out there, but I don't think they're very common. Which is really unfortunate..
Macaws do live a really long time. I think on the course of 50-75 years. The bigger the bird, the longer they tend to live. There are 1/2
That's awesome! I love hearing about avian rescues that go strong. And seeing them released once they recoup is such a magical experience
Oh my god they're so gorgeous D: I'm super jealous
Yes, I felt the same. But I'd never be able to live it down if something happened to that bird. I knew the kid would be fine, but the bird?
Always moar Kambo!
He is best small bird. You gotta admit, he rocks a pretty rad mohawk for a bird!
They are! I'm stoked that we have two kinds of Turacos; Red-Crested & Violaceous!
Unfortunately not.. but man I do wish we had some :/ We have King Vultures, Black Vultures, and an Andean Condor, though!
We're based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We're one of two aviaries in the US not directly associated or attached to a corresponding zoo!
We are totally looking into that, actually. It's just a question of cost, maintenance, and where to put it.
Bigger than a civilian house to properly house these macaws. Most houses are usually 1-3 bedrooms. You'd need a mansion for all those birds
We did, however, refer her to a few bird sanctuaries in the area, if she still wanted to pursue the idea. But you'd need something 2/3