cichlidmommy
Fish Fanatic
This is my baby, Bubba. He is a Nanday Conure. He will be 4 years old in September. I rescued Bubba from death. I was at this pet store one day, and I noticed this cage with 3 Nandays in it. I was really interested because they were so cute. I spoke with the pet store owner, and she explained to me that they were not for sale becasue they were "defective". She told me she would send the birds back to the breeder, and he would destroy them. The breeder was not very good about removing the babies when it was time. Bubba's mom sat on him too long, and caused his feet to become deformed(you can see his feet in the picture). He also did not feed his birds a good diet, and Bubba has bone deformities on both wings.
I really wanted him after she told me this story. She said she would give him to me for $40.00, which is a lot less than what he would be worth if he was perfect. I would have paid a million for him. So, I took him home. I wish I could have taken them all home, but that would have been too much for me. Nandays are classified as one of the noisiest of the Conure family.
He has been to the vet, and everything is fine. he is a little smaller than he should be, but the vet says he should live a happy life. He is spoiled rotten, and he is always with me. We have a wonderful bond, that can never be broken.
This is JoJo. He is a Green Cheeked Conure. I got him when he was 3 months old. He is a year old. He is the complete opposite of Bubba. Very outgoing and playful. He is very quiet, except when the two of them are having "noise contests". JoJo loves to hang upside down, and lay on his back while he plays wiht his toys.
The two of them don't get along just yet. JoJo chases Bubba, and Bubba runs.
They get snacks and treats all the time, and more toys than they can play with. Bubba takes a shower with me every night. He loves the water, and sits on a specially made perch so he can look out the window and get wet. JoJo prefers his water dish to the tub.
They are pleased to meet all of you
