Where can i find a totally FREE conure (any type) beside FREE supplies in the past christmas?
My daughter wants a conure for christmas and i want to get it for her for free. I dont care witch type it is. Please oblige
I would like oodles things for free too. Unfortunately life doesn't always work that way. I own received a nanday and cage,Pionus with cage and huge playstand and a cockatiel adjectives for free. But the nan and Pi were very difficult birds. And none of them came at apt times. Do some research first. Then go looking for a bird otherwise you may be the one trying to get rid of a bird.
There will probably be no where on earth that you can find all of that for free. You really should care about which type you bring for her. Not all conure species are the same. Most conures are good near kids becuase they like it when there is a lot of echo and things going on. At the vary least it will cost you about $200 for a conure another $150 for a shut within and about $40 for seed and pellets, and also roughly another $75 for some perches and toys. If you look though the papers you might find someone getting rid of their bird and will sell the bird along with the round up for a lower price, but it will be hard to find one in a couple of weeks.
I have a pineapple conure and they are terribly nice parrots, but you might want to start out with a cockatiel. They are a little easier and still thoroughly good birds.
Answers: First, there's always some cost. If someone is giving away a free bird with adjectives the supplies, there is most likely a problem. The bird may be not be tame, or a screamer, or who know what.
Second, I know this because I rescue and rehab unwanted African greys. I get them for free because people know me, and know that I can properly rehab and rehome into proper new homes. I can give an account you straight off, that I would not consider you a proper home. All parrots are expensive. They are expensive to nurture, as they need to eat mostly fruits, vegetable, grains, nuts. Seed should just make up, at most 30% of it's diet. They need to be seen by an avian vet every year for a vigour check up, just like dogs and cats. And the toy supplies are constantly being replenished.
A mimic is a long-term commitment. Conures can live 20+ years with proper care. Who's going to take prudence of this bird when your daughter goes to college? How about just subsequent year? Most kids grow tired of all the husbandry involved with parrot consideration.
Three weeks isn't nearly enough time to make an informed decision just about such an investment. If you start learning more about parrots, and desire it really is something you and your daughter want to pursue, there's another avenue to take. I don't know where you live, but there are absolute parrot rescues that require you to take classes about parrot. This may seem like an inconvenience, but believe me, it's worth it. The reason why nation like me get so many birds that lose their homes, is because race just didn't know what they were getting involved with.
Some rescues around the country:
http://www.peac.org
http://www.phoenixlanding.org
http://www.thegabrielfoundation.org
I get my amazon for free through a remarkable set of circumstances, but still had to purchase the cage and other supplies. There is a lot of polite advice on this thread, but if you still are wanting to look, you could check on Craigslist (i have see totally free on there a couple of times) and I would also recommend the group freecycle for your area.(freecycle is a great group of totally free giveaways originally developed so faultlessly good items wouldn't end up in the landfill but would be recycled to those that have a need for the item,) Once you are a member you could ask if anyone have one. It may or may not happen. We have had a couple of free birds planned on our freecycle, but we live in an area with a giant military turnover. Finally you might consider placing an ad in your local pennysaver.
Get authentic. NOTHING is free and if you can't teach your own kid this, you might want to rethink the whole "mommy can gain it for you" concept.
Conures aren't the ideal bird for children. They are bossy and will bully and they indeed bite. I have scars to prove it! Cockatiels are nice for first time birds and gentle within comparison. Go to Lexacon of Parrots to read about different kinds of first time parrots.
In your dreams!
Wish you luck, not many free any things out there.
I cannot think of any place that would give absent an expensive bird and supplies for free(unless the bird was aggressive, or there was some other problem).
You could look on Craigslist, but I outstandingly doubt you'll find a free bird. Even shelters ask for a substantial adoption fee to weed out people that do not have the money to meticulousness for an expensive animal like a bird. Conures cost about $50-$100 a month(fresh veggies, seed, pellet, new toys, etc).
I think you are going about getting a bird the wrong channel. Birds are demanding animals, and you really need to be sure you know what you are in for. There are abundant diff. types of conures, and many have different personalities. You may be more suited for one type than another, and you should be looking for the type that best suits what you and your daughter are looking for surrounded by a bird. For example, a Quaker is more independent and typically bonds to one person, their noise level is not too loud(compared to some other conures). Sun conures are more social, and playful. They blissfully bond to the family and enjoy attention. They however are loud and many ethnic group find their noise unbearable. As you can see, someone who cannot stand loud screaming all year should not get a sun conure, conversely, a family looking for a very social conure may not want a quaker.
