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We need to find a new home for our two sun conures, approx. age 1 1/2. We are not looking to sell them – we want to to *give* them to a good breeder/home except for the recipient to pay shipping costs if not in the area. We, however, have no idea how to find a breeder or experienced sun conure owner who would be interested in them, and thus the reason for this post. We also have no idea how we could safely ship them if we found them a good out-of-state living environment via this forum so we’d be grateful for details on how to safely ship birds. We live in Metro-Detroit, Michigan so it would be wonderful to find someone rather close. We would be grateful for all inquiries any any other suggestions anyone might be able to offer. Below is detailed information on the bird’s backgrounds and then information on each bird. You can see a picture of them by visiting: http://www.flash.net/~aromaweb/birds.jpg or for a much larger version of the same photo: http://www.flash.net/~aromaweb/birds2.jpg The scoop… We (my friend/roommate and I) were given two sun-conures by a friend who originally bought them for her lover at her lover’s insistence. After their breakup, the birds had two additional homes until us – yet they are only about 1 1/2 years old. Two of the three homes were  with children who were slightly rough on the birds as kids can be (nothing drastic, but it still seriously bothered me to see them treated like that). We were warned these birds were loud (we have a mustache parakeet and he gets very loud!) but we felt why they might have been noisy in the other households was because they were (1) kept in separate cages instead of together, (2) they were manhandled, and (3) the love for a bird that comes from a real dedicated bird-lover wasn’t there. Well, we have come to the point where we must find them a new home due to the noise level. We love them so much, but they are especially loud when they want attention – which is always and we just don’t have the time with our increasingly busy schedules. I know Sun Conures are loud, but I expect these two might have behavioral issues because of their past treatment. Other than the noise, they are loving birds – not intensely affectionate (like our Mustache Parakeet), but they are affectionate and crave attention. The only time we were bit was after we first brought them home. The one can get rather mean to the other, but he tends to take it with very good stride. More Details: Our Location: Metro-Detroit Michigan Names: Zazu and Abu (named after Disney movie characters) Genders: Haven’t had them sexed, but I have this gut feeling Abu is male and Zazu is female (I can’t promise that – it’s just a *gut* feeling and I have been right on the money with three of my birds – I am by far a bird expert though.) Original Purchase Information: They were originally purchased at a pet store in Royal Oak, Michigan. Not sure of the name, but I do remember seeing the sales slip right after they were originally purchased by my friend. Unfortunately, the sales slip was lost by the time we were given the birds. We seem to place them as being purchased in late October, 1996 and that they were purchased for $900.00. To my eye, they looked like they were about 4-6 weeks old right after they were first purchased (they were *so cute!*). Please note, I am no expert on estimating age though but their feathers still hadn’t fully come in, if that makes sense. About Abu: He is the sweetie of the two. He bobs his head up and down and will do so on command. He’s the first one to come see you and is the quieter of the two. Zazu pushes him away when food is near and he takes it with wonderful stride. About Zazu: As mentioned, she’s the tough biddy of the two. She is still very sweet and loving, but she definitely can have an attitude. Other details about them: Neither talks. They are affectionate and will come to you. They love showers and baths. Abu prefers the shower and Zazu prefers the bath. About the jpg photo at http://www.flash.net/~aromaweb/birds.jpg This photo was taken about seven months ago (right after we got them). Notice Abu’s tail feathers are very rumpled. Both the birds’ tail feathers were in bad shape when we got them, but are beautiful now. I’m sure I’m forgetting lots of information, so please do e-mail me with questions! What we’re looking for in their new home: -Someone who has experience with Sun Conures. Ideally a breeder or experienced Sun Conure owner. We don’t want them going from home to home for the rest of their lives so we are looking for someone who can somehow assure us they are an experienced breeder or Sun Conure owner. – Someone who can tolerate their noise level even if they are noisier than the typical noisy Sun Conure. :) – Someone who can explain to us how to ship them safely if shipped out of the area and can pay the shipping fee up front (I have references to assure you I won’t walk off with your up-front shipping fee). Sincerely, Wendy Robbins For Non-Commercial Aromatherapy Information, visit AromaWeb at: http://www.aromaweb.com/

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>d >Sun Conure owner. We don’t want them going from home to home for the rest of >their lives so we are looking for someone who can somehow assure us they are >an >experienced breeder or Sun Conure owner.

Please contact me by phone so I can give you information on a nine page adoption contract to avoid your darlings any sell or passing along from one sell to another. sometimes, people have good intentions, however life passes out some challanges from time to time and the sale of a free bird looks very "found money"  when these times come around. THis contract will see that you get your birds back if that time comes.  I have been thinking of putting this contract somewhere to help all "free’ birds, but thought I would see how it goes for a while with those I have placed.  THus, so far, it has saved my Dorothy , the Moluccan from a "sale" for needed money. The people thought they deserved the money  as they had her only one year.  Ha, it took me three years to get her able to look like a bird, much less, a moluccan. I have to know your real  identity before I give you any information. Cherane    "Quality            is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives"      

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unable to do so.      I’d love to offer the sun conures a "permanent" home.  It so upsets me to see birds going from home to home.  Would they do the same thing with their children if they misbehaved?   When you see the stress they go through when being introduced to something as simple as a new cage, imagine their fear of totally new families.      I recently lost my Quaker Shannon and feel the need to give love and companionship to a bird that really needs it.  If you don’t find someone close to you, I’ll be glad to pay to have them shipped to me.  Hopefully, the stress of shipping will be worth having them in a permanent home.  I live in the country and have experience with a Nanday Conure so noise is no problem.  

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