Our first THIRD bird

[Hobgoblin]

Hey there all,
It’s been a crazy year in our household so it’s been a bit since I updated everyone on the flock. Hobgoblin aka Hobs (gcc) and Bogart aka Bo (cockatiel) are both doing great and have become great company for each other. They enjoy hanging out in close proximity pretending the other is non-existent until one ventures too far for the other’s liking and the calling begins in earnest until they return.
Well… we had a new flock member join today! Pukwudgie aka Puk is our beautiful new 1 year old Barrraband’s parakeet. We believe Puk to be a female as there is no real yellow on their head to speak of. Though, in researching some have said this develops as late as 18 months so who knows. She is currently staying in a smaller cage away from the other birds until we know she’s not got any germs. Her big fancy new flight cage got a little delayed in shipping due to the holidays but should be here in the next couple days. So far she is curious, chatty, and is accepting treats through the bars from our fingers.
Would love to know any experiences you all may have had with this type of parrot!

 

[Shezbug]

Congratulations on your new family member

 

[April]

Oh my goodness what a little cutie she is! Congrats

 

[Pixiebeak]

welcome to the flock little one!

 

[Hobgoblin]

Congratulations on your new family member

Thank you!

 

[Hobgoblin]

Oh my goodness what a little cutie she is! Congrats

Thank you so much

 

[Hobgoblin]

welcome to the flock little one!

Thanks!

 

[Hobgoblin]

Someone decided to be a very brave little girl and climb out on top of her cage. She then promptly fell asleep because it’s been a big day for a little bird.

 

[Pixiebeak]

Ahhh. Where did you get her? Did they leave her flighted, thst so great! Brave girl

 

[DesertBird]

Someone decided to be a very brave little girl and climb out on top of her cage. She then promptly fell asleep because it’s been a big day for a little bird.

Oh my goodness, she is adorable! Congratulations on the new family member!

 

[Shezbug]

Awww snoozy birds are the cutest

 

[Hobgoblin]

Ahhh. Where did you get her? Did they leave her flighted, thst so great! Brave girl

Believe it or not there is a petsmart near us that is run by a lady who has had many birds for years. They always have beautiful birds and she does a great job socializing them. She gave us a lovely carrier with a perch to bring her home and a baggie of the food she has been eating. The staff made sure to tell us all her favorite treats and even her favorite music!

 

[expressmailtome]

Congratulations!

 

[Emma&pico]

On you new baby so gorgeous they have these in my local pet shop they are so loud their calls haha

 

[Xoetix]

Yay!!!

 

[Xoetix]

Barrraband’s parakeet

Your PETSMART had that??

I obviously need to move. my local one doesn’t carry anything except for Cockatiels, conures (only GCC), budgies and finches.

 

[Hobgoblin]

We have had a great first day with this little girl. She has spent most of the day snacking and snoozing on top of her cage and observing. She has even sat on both of our shoulders briefly. Even giving some little kisses.

 

[AW2023]

Oh my goodness! I've been literally debating picking up a barraband from a store near me that currently has one! Yours looks so lovely!

 

[Emma&pico]

Tried to get a good picture of two in my local pet shop

 

[Cali]

Oh she is beautiful!!! Congratulations!