Snowy Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Went to Tropical Birdland near leicester on Saturday. Brilliant place, my boys love it. Saw this little chap ... bless. A face only a mother could love ... Hopefully though he'll soon look like these African Grey babies ... This Macaw was the most gorgeous colour ... And I did try to sneak this cutie out with me but OH put his foot down It is amazing when they just walk all over you. The cockatoo was nibbling my shirt and cuddling up to my ear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy C Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Lovely pics Snowy. I adore that first chick! Is that how hens go when they re-feather after the moult? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Coo....that first one is a real looker..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 those colours are beautiful No wonder they preen themselves all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I like the expression on the face of the African grey (back left) Very cute and appealing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Aren't they lovely. I do like parrots . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I like the little chick... Fantastic birds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Awww they are great photos - another place to add to my list of places to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Scrumdidliyumptious Susan They have really cheered me up on this VERY wet day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Awwwwww, I think the first chick is adorable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I'm with you. The first one is adoreable Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Great pics Before I was born my dad was in the merchant navy and spent a lot of time in Africa. In his wisdom he brought back an African grey parrot It went to live with his aunt and uncle but at some point found its way back to us. It was a girl and hated women , however it liked me because I shared my Ready Brek with it and gave it a smartie everyday It used to swear like a trooper and sing “Magic Moments” (not sure if that is the title of the song) Just seeing those little birds has brought back a flood of memories. Thank you Snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaedw Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Hey Snowy, We ive in leicester and are also regular visitors to birdworld they do a fab breakfast!! lol and the birds are fab too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Thanks for posting those pictures... They're great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I love the first picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 The first one looks like a hedgehog!!! The rest are really cute though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Aww I like those african grey parrots,best talkers in the parrot kingdom... Iwant one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 It's a great place, my sons love it! OK here are some more pics: My son just wanted to collect as many as he could This african Grey invited himself to lunch! An old bird with some young birds. I look a bit anxious because the one on my shoulder was busy chewing a hole in my collar! (But note the BHWT bag got a good showing!) They breed and sell the African Greys - OH looked interested until he found out the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Fab pics Snowy, they remind me of a place we v isited on honeymoon in M exico, which bred parrots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I have to ask Snowy How much were the african greys I always wanted one but obviouslt can't with the cats in the house but I am curious none the less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 They ranged between £400 and £600 Louise! (could buy a new eglu for that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Wonderful photos - most babies looke wrinkley don't they when a day or two old - but the do grow into their faces pdq Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Okay that is quite expensive but not as much as I was expecting Too much money to risk in a house with three cats though Can you imagine the scene feathers everywhere an 'it wasn't me' innocent look on their faces after a £600 lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Louise, we have 4 cockateils in the living room, and we've only had one near miss with the cats, and that was when one of the boys left the cage open by mistake. The cats don;t give them a second glance when the cage is shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Mine are absolute demons though Shona Chips tried to get the semi tame Pheasant the other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
