#101696 - 05/21/03 08:54 PM
Re: How to convince someone....
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 102
Tinkerbelle
Member
|
Member

Joined: May 2003
Posts: 102
Home to the St. Louis Blues!!
|
Telling people all the "bad" stuff, sending them here, and then saying but,,,,, if you do this now, and dont this, ie: reenforce bad things, praise all the good things, you may have one of the ones that arent so "bad". But.... its a given that thats no guarantee, thats why this link is posted at my site, and I send everyone I can here first. They need to hear the noise, and if this site fails, and they are close to me, I invite them over. lol I cant tell you how many people have backed out of buying a M2 after meeting Gizmo. I think its sad we cant home them, but its sadder that the breeders are still out pushing them. While not all sweet little babies grow up to be delinquents, sometimes, no matter how great of parents we are, they still happen.
|
|
|
#101697 - 05/21/03 10:33 PM
Re: How to convince someone....
|
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,398
Lori Conarro
Lives Here
|
Lives Here
   

Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,398
Salt Lake City, Utah
|
Our friends 17 year old son was playing with our goffins, daffy. Daffy is such a sweetie, he loves everyone and he can really do cool things like flip rubber bands. His dad asked how much one like that is and I just looked a the kid and said, you don't want one. Unless you want to give up your social life and stay home ALOT, you don't want one. Wait until you're older and settled. Unfortunately, I get conversations like that alot and most of us have to admit that many, many people shouldn't keep birds, any birds. The best thing to do is impress upon people the importance of adopting a rescue bird, not taking on a baby. The humane society does this with dogs and cats, so maybe bird rescues just need to get the word out better. I don't know, I'm rambling. There just doesn't seem to be a solution and the more I see and read about abused and neglected birds my attitude gets worse. Don't some of you just hate it when you're in a pet store and they are selling a bird? I look at it and wonder what kind of life it will have and how many owners. And when someone says to me "why do you keep that bird when it bites so much" I look in my M2's beautiful dark eyes and think of what humans have put her through before us, I'm amazed that she doesn't bite more.
|
|
|
#101698 - 05/22/03 02:22 AM
Re: How to convince someone....
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,160
Charlie
Admin
|
Admin
Chained to the Computer
   

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,160
Covington, LA USA
|
|
|
|
#101699 - 05/24/03 06:56 AM
Re: How to convince someone....
|
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 54
Liiisa
Member
|
Member

Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 54
Toronto, Canada
|
Yes Lori, Perfect! But I took it a step further with live demonstration.... Co-worker's wife wanted a Too...so her husband, daughter & I left Simon's sight (we hid behind staircase). Boy did he let those Moluccan screams rip! So I asked him if THIS is what he wanted to live with & COULD he.......His response was "NO WAY" and a few expletives thrown for good measure! Nothing like a live demo!!  It worked. Liisa
|
|
|
#101702 - 06/30/03 01:26 AM
Re: How to convince someone....
|
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 633
Lei
Lives Here
|
Lives Here

Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 633
Oklahoma City
|
I have both ends of the spectrum with my Goffin's. Daisy is the lovable, cuddler, that loves to talk, sing, dance, and play "Peek-A-Boo" with my shirt sleeve. She is the picture child for what "could" be with a TOO in healthy, happy home. Angel, came to us with baggage, but he has come a long way and is my husband's best friend. Angel will let hubby cuddle and play with him, take walks around the house on his arm, and even lay on his back for some tummy rubs, but Angel doesn't want to get very far from his cage. Jasper's story is very sad indeed and there is no way to know the level of abuse/neglect he has suffered since he was imported from his home land. He isn't hand tame, but he isn't aggressive either, to those who respect his comfort zone. When anyone claims that want a Daisy Baby, I always introduce them to Angel and Jasper with a warning to visit this site before making a decision.
I often pack them up in their travel cages and we go shopping and visit family and friends. The people at the farmer's market know me as the bird lady and that's okay. The TOO's get to pick out healthy treats, a chance to socialize, and it is always an educational opportunity. I believe we can take our birds out with us by utilizing common sense and precautions.
Lei
|
|
|
|
|