Free to good home; handfeed, almost one year old green Quaker. Her name is Pickle.
We have unfortunately learned that Pickle needs more attention than we can provide. She has started feather plucking. Obviously, she needs to find a home with someone who does not work or already has other birds that would provide constant companionship. In the right environment Pickle will make a terrific addition. She is extremely affectionate, already talks and is potty trained. However, my wife and I both work and my daughter has lost interest - Pickle is bored.
We are also willing to sell all Pickle's cage and toys, if needed. The cage is an HQ playtop, 36X28.
We are located between Huntington and Charleston, WV.
Please help us find a new home for pickle!
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QUOTE (jkmchadwell @ Mar 13 2009, 06:37 PM) 
Free to good home; handfeed, almost one year old green Quaker. Her name is Pickle.
I would be interested in your loving quaker! I have over 9 years experience with Quakers. She would have a loving home, 2 big cages (5ft one in the living room and a smaller one in the bedroom - she would sleep with me in my bedroom each night) go RVing most weekends, go on walks (I have a small birdy backpack for hiking and walking) and have a pelleted diet, filtered water, treats, love and all the head scratching she wants. She would have one sister (sunconure) and me. I am retired and work part time at church. If she doesn't scream too much, she can come with me everyday
Let me know if you are interested and I will give you my phone number. If she likes to travel, there is a trip scheduled next month from VA to TN and back.
Thanks! Kim
I would be interested in your loving quaker! I have over 9 years experience with Quakers. She would have a loving home, 2 big cages (5ft one in the living room and a smaller one in the bedroom - she would sleep with me in my bedroom each night) go RVing most weekends, go on walks (I have a small birdy backpack for hiking and walking) and have a pelleted diet, filtered water, treats, love and all the head scratching she wants. She would have one sister (sunconure) and me. I am retired and work part time at church. If she doesn't scream too much, she can come with me everyday
Let me know if you are interested and I will give you my phone number. If she likes to travel, there is a trip scheduled next month from VA to TN and back. Thanks! Kim
MSgtK: I sure hope you can adopt Pickle. She sounds like a wonderful Quaker. I always love to see when people on here are able to adopt others Quakers. {I had thought about getting her myself, but I just adopted 2 FIDS 2 weeks ago. 
} I wish you the best of luck. I see where you said you were going to be traveling to TN and I know you said you have had many years of experience with Quakers, so this is just a friendly reminder. 
(No criticism from me!) TN is one of those odd states where Quakers are ILLEGAL! 
The reason I bring this up is a couple of months ago we travel cross country, and I found out there are a LOT of states that do not welcome our little babies into them. 
When I inquired about traveling into certain cities with my TeiKei, I was told that if I'm caught in a state where she is illegal, she will be TAKEN, no questions asked, and euthanized! 
These seem to be very strict rules if your are caught. SO...you must get creative on the 'breed' name of your Quaker, or do like we did...TeiKei NEVER got out of RV in a state where she was illegal. 
Good luck again with Pickle. Have a great trip and stay safe!!!
JA
to find out where Quakers are legal/illegal:
http://www.quakerville.net/qic/statelaw.asp
} I wish you the best of luck. I see where you said you were going to be traveling to TN and I know you said you have had many years of experience with Quakers, so this is just a friendly reminder. (No criticism from me!) TN is one of those odd states where Quakers are ILLEGAL! The reason I bring this up is a couple of months ago we travel cross country, and I found out there are a LOT of states that do not welcome our little babies into them. When I inquired about traveling into certain cities with my TeiKei, I was told that if I'm caught in a state where she is illegal, she will be TAKEN, no questions asked, and euthanized! These seem to be very strict rules if your are caught. SO...you must get creative on the 'breed' name of your Quaker, or do like we did...TeiKei NEVER got out of RV in a state where she was illegal. Good luck again with Pickle. Have a great trip and stay safe!!!
JA
to find out where Quakers are legal/illegal:
http://www.quakerville.net/qic/statelaw.asp
Kim,
Your situation sounds exactly like what Pickle needs. We know we can't provide enough attention for her but it's still difficult to let her go. She's a sweet bird! A bit ugly at the moment, though. It's late already so we will talk to our Daughter tomorrow. If you'll send us a PM with your number we'll give you a call tomorrow evening.
Thanks!
Jerry
Your situation sounds exactly like what Pickle needs. We know we can't provide enough attention for her but it's still difficult to let her go. She's a sweet bird! A bit ugly at the moment, though. It's late already so we will talk to our Daughter tomorrow. If you'll send us a PM with your number we'll give you a call tomorrow evening.
Thanks!
Jerry
QUOTE (jkmchadwell @ Mar 15 2009, 10:45 PM)
Kim,
Your situation sounds exactly like what Pickle needs. We know we can't provide enough attention for her but it's still difficult to let her go. She's a sweet bird! A bit ugly at the moment, though. It's late already so we will talk to our Daughter tomorrow. If you'll send us a PM with your number we'll give you a call tomorrow evening.
Thanks!
Jerry
Your situation sounds exactly like what Pickle needs. We know we can't provide enough attention for her but it's still difficult to let her go. She's a sweet bird! A bit ugly at the moment, though. It's late already so we will talk to our Daughter tomorrow. If you'll send us a PM with your number we'll give you a call tomorrow evening.
Thanks!
Jerry
Dear Jerry,
I have sent you a PM (I hope) - let me know if it does not go thru.
Thanks!
Kim
Dear JA,
Thanks for the heads up and reminder. I know CA did not allow Quakers but forgot to review this side of the country.
I was lucky, I was given the option to exit out of CA or leave Mickey with them. Of course I turned around, drove across the border of Oregon and called my sister asking her for ideas. Luckly, a trucker overheard my situation and showed me on a map where I could cross in without border patrol (Doris, CA). After that, I smuggled her back and forth across the border. (I was in the AF and got stationed in CA for 3.5 years and went to WA state to spend XMass's with my sister. Nope, I ain't giving up my child. I had her before I PCS'd to CA and would have her after I left CA. I don't believe in breaking the law - except this one.)
Just FYI, Mickey was my beloved Quaker I adopted from my sister in 1999 as a hand fed baby (divorce). Mickey suddenly passed away on 20 Feb (no icon with tears). She was in great health and looked super. The vet was so shocked she preformed an autopsy for free (Ok, this was 2 days after seeing her for a check up - Mickey didn't look good after getting some blood feather pulled). I am awaiting results. The vet did say all her organs were great - not even fatty liver disease - but her kidneys and spleen were very abnormal and the spleen was not in the usual place. Mickey was the runt of the 8 babies, so it may have been a birth defect that did her in. She was 13 years old
You may view her memorial at http://www.lafeberwingsofcompassion.com/pe....php/dID/998335
I have decided to try not to purchase and birds, but adopt ones that need a good home, like Mickey.....
QUOTE (MSgtK @ Mar 17 2009, 04:10 PM)
Dear Jerry,
I have sent you a PM (I hope) - let me know if it does not go thru.
Thanks!
Kim
Dear JA,
Thanks for the heads up and reminder. I know CA did not allow Quakers but forgot to review this side of the country.
I was lucky, I was given the option to exit out of CA or leave Mickey with them. Of course I turned around, drove across the border of Oregon and called my sister asking her for ideas. Luckly, a trucker overheard my situation and showed me on a map where I could cross in without border patrol (Doris, CA). After that, I smuggled her back and forth across the border. (I was in the AF and got stationed in CA for 3.5 years and went to WA state to spend XMass's with my sister. Nope, I ain't giving up my child. I had her before I PCS'd to CA and would have her after I left CA. I don't believe in breaking the law - except this one.)
Just FYI, Mickey was my beloved Quaker I adopted from my sister in 1999 as a hand fed baby (divorce). Mickey suddenly passed away on 20 Feb (no icon with tears). She was in great health and looked super. The vet was so shocked she preformed an autopsy for free (Ok, this was 2 days after seeing her for a check up - Mickey didn't look good after getting some blood feather pulled). I am awaiting results. The vet did say all her organs were great - not even fatty liver disease - but her kidneys and spleen were very abnormal and the spleen was not in the usual place. Mickey was the runt of the 8 babies, so it may have been a birth defect that did her in. She was 13 years old
You may view her memorial at http://www.lafeberwingsofcompassion.com/pe....php/dID/998335
I have decided to try not to purchase and birds, but adopt ones that need a good home, like Mickey.....
I have sent you a PM (I hope) - let me know if it does not go thru.
Thanks!
Kim
Dear JA,
Thanks for the heads up and reminder. I know CA did not allow Quakers but forgot to review this side of the country.
I was lucky, I was given the option to exit out of CA or leave Mickey with them. Of course I turned around, drove across the border of Oregon and called my sister asking her for ideas. Luckly, a trucker overheard my situation and showed me on a map where I could cross in without border patrol (Doris, CA). After that, I smuggled her back and forth across the border. (I was in the AF and got stationed in CA for 3.5 years and went to WA state to spend XMass's with my sister. Nope, I ain't giving up my child. I had her before I PCS'd to CA and would have her after I left CA. I don't believe in breaking the law - except this one.)
Just FYI, Mickey was my beloved Quaker I adopted from my sister in 1999 as a hand fed baby (divorce). Mickey suddenly passed away on 20 Feb (no icon with tears). She was in great health and looked super. The vet was so shocked she preformed an autopsy for free (Ok, this was 2 days after seeing her for a check up - Mickey didn't look good after getting some blood feather pulled). I am awaiting results. The vet did say all her organs were great - not even fatty liver disease - but her kidneys and spleen were very abnormal and the spleen was not in the usual place. Mickey was the runt of the 8 babies, so it may have been a birth defect that did her in. She was 13 years old
You may view her memorial at http://www.lafeberwingsofcompassion.com/pe....php/dID/998335
I have decided to try not to purchase and birds, but adopt ones that need a good home, like Mickey.....
Kim: I really hope everything works out for you and Pickle. You sound like a perfect parront. And..I am so sorry to hear about Mickey. I viewed her memorial, and I lit a candle for her. The only positive thing is she is flying free and ALWAYS watching over you know. I think she would be happy for you to adopt Pickle. I am also glad to hear you are and adoption person. That is what I do, too. I would much rather give a bird a home that really needs one!
Good luck with everything and please keep us posted. When you get Pickle, we would like to see pictures, please. Also, let us know what info you get back from your vet on Mickey.
JA
QUOTE (TeiKei'smom @ Mar 17 2009, 07:27 PM)
Kim: I really hope everything works out for you and Pickle. You sound like a perfect parront. And..I am so sorry to hear about Mickey. I viewed her memorial, and I lit a candle for her. The only positive thing is she is flying free and ALWAYS watching over you know. I think she would be happy for you to adopt Pickle. I am also glad to hear you are and adoption person. That is what I do, too. I would much rather give a bird a home that really needs one!
Good luck with everything and please keep us posted. When you get Pickle, we would like to see pictures, please. Also, let us know what info you get back from your vet on Mickey.
JA
Good luck with everything and please keep us posted. When you get Pickle, we would like to see pictures, please. Also, let us know what info you get back from your vet on Mickey.
JA
Thanks for the vote of confidence! I appreciate you looking at Mickester's memorial. Did you click on the photo ablum?
I talked to Pickles mommy this morning and we had a nice talk. They are thinking of meeting me 1/2 way which is a super blessing. She will talk to her husband tonight. I know they are sending her favorite toys. I am talking to them about her cage and everything else so Pickle will be as comfortable as possible. Yep, pictures will be posted. jpeg doesn't seem to work. How do you post your pictures? And I will post autopsy results as soon as I hear so we all can learn.
Thanks!
Kim
Kim:
The way I post pictures here is once you open the thread, at the bottom of the box there is a line that says 'browse'. That will take you to your computer files. I have all my pictures stored in "pictures". I open that file, find the picture I want, "open" that picture, then hit the green button next to browse that says 'UPLOAD". The box on top of those 2 boxes (Manage Current Attachments) will add the number of pictures you are putting into the post. Hit the down arrow in that box. Each picture will then have 3 boxes to the left of them. You want to click on the green check mark (?) so the picture will then be uploaded. Always "preview post" before "adding reply" to make sure your pictures were added. That is the way I do it. It may not be correct, but it works. If it doesn't work for you, you might want to ask this question again in another thread. The more experienced people can help. Good Luck, and I hope Pickle makes it home with you soon!
JA
The way I post pictures here is once you open the thread, at the bottom of the box there is a line that says 'browse'. That will take you to your computer files. I have all my pictures stored in "pictures". I open that file, find the picture I want, "open" that picture, then hit the green button next to browse that says 'UPLOAD". The box on top of those 2 boxes (Manage Current Attachments) will add the number of pictures you are putting into the post. Hit the down arrow in that box. Each picture will then have 3 boxes to the left of them. You want to click on the green check mark (?) so the picture will then be uploaded. Always "preview post" before "adding reply" to make sure your pictures were added. That is the way I do it. It may not be correct, but it works. If it doesn't work for you, you might want to ask this question again in another thread. The more experienced people can help. Good Luck, and I hope Pickle makes it home with you soon!
JA
QUOTE (TeiKei'smom @ Mar 20 2009, 09:06 AM)
Kim:
The way I post pictures here is once you open the thread, at the bottom of the box there is a line that says 'browse'. That will take you to your computer files. I have all my pictures stored in "pictures". I open that file, find the picture I want, "open" that picture, then hit the green button next to browse that says 'UPLOAD". The box on top of those 2 boxes (Manage Current Attachments) will add the number of pictures you are putting into the post. Hit the down arrow in that box. Each picture will then have 3 boxes to the left of them. You want to click on the green check mark (?) so the picture will then be uploaded. Always "preview post" before "adding reply" to make sure your pictures were added. That is the way I do it. It may not be correct, but it works. If it doesn't work for you, you might want to ask this question again in another thread. The more experienced people can help. Good Luck, and I hope Pickle makes it home with you soon!
JA
The way I post pictures here is once you open the thread, at the bottom of the box there is a line that says 'browse'. That will take you to your computer files. I have all my pictures stored in "pictures". I open that file, find the picture I want, "open" that picture, then hit the green button next to browse that says 'UPLOAD". The box on top of those 2 boxes (Manage Current Attachments) will add the number of pictures you are putting into the post. Hit the down arrow in that box. Each picture will then have 3 boxes to the left of them. You want to click on the green check mark (?) so the picture will then be uploaded. Always "preview post" before "adding reply" to make sure your pictures were added. That is the way I do it. It may not be correct, but it works. If it doesn't work for you, you might want to ask this question again in another thread. The more experienced people can help. Good Luck, and I hope Pickle makes it home with you soon!
JA
Pickle found a new home locally
But the mommy is a retired lady who just lost her 18 year old Quaker 2 weeks ago, so I am happy for her Plus this allows the daughter to go visit . Better luck next time
Kim:
I am very sorry! I thought everything was progressing forward with you and Pickle. I know that must have been a bit upsetting. If you are interested, take a look at the rehoming of Bobbie the Jenday. That beautiful baby needs a home as soon as possible. But, if you are still looking for a quaker, let us know and we can help you look. Good luck on what ever you decide to do.
JA
I am very sorry! I thought everything was progressing forward with you and Pickle. I know that must have been a bit upsetting. If you are interested, take a look at the rehoming of Bobbie the Jenday. That beautiful baby needs a home as soon as possible. But, if you are still looking for a quaker, let us know and we can help you look. Good luck on what ever you decide to do.
JA
QUOTE (TeiKei'smom @ Mar 25 2009, 08:31 AM)
Kim:
I am very sorry! I thought everything was progressing forward with you and Pickle. I know that must have been a bit upsetting. If you are interested, take a look at the rehoming of Bobbie the Jenday. That beautiful baby needs a home as soon as possible. But, if you are still looking for a quaker, let us know and we can help you look. Good luck on what ever you decide to do.
JA
I am very sorry! I thought everything was progressing forward with you and Pickle. I know that must have been a bit upsetting. If you are interested, take a look at the rehoming of Bobbie the Jenday. That beautiful baby needs a home as soon as possible. But, if you are still looking for a quaker, let us know and we can help you look. Good luck on what ever you decide to do.
JA
Dear JA,
Thanks for your support
Yeah I was bummed, but am happy for the new Mom. PL doesn't have any courses near by. Beautiful Bird though! Distance is not a problem for me for the birdy who really needs a home Thansk for visiting Mickey's memorial and lighting a candle. Got her ashes back last week I miss her all the time I am glad my sister is a bird person who never tires of me talking about how much I miss Mickey
I live in Medina, Ohio, it's near Cleveland. I can consider taking your Quaker in, please PM me if you haven't already found a home
The bird has found a forever home, so the thread will be closed.
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