Anyways, just wanted to share..I'm in the process of adopting a great lil Blue Collared Conure named Sonny. He's afflicted with avian papilloma virus and absolutely nobody wants this perfect-for-me guy. He's been tossed around for the last 6+ years. He's not showing any symptoms now but will eventually succomb to his disease. While there's not much around to research this virus, I figured I'd join a parrot forum. This place worked so much for me with Thor, of course a forum of peers would be exactly the place I'd need to look. Well, turns out WE'VE ALL BEEN SPOILED with our village here. This particular forum is nothing like my experience here. Hardly any responses to my posts (although, there were a few welcome's and well wishes) but my God...nothing like here. There's no Tom, Josh, Jacqui, Aldabraman (I know I'm leaving out a ton but just for quick's sake) or even other newbies to cheer you along. So, I just wanted to take time to let you ALL know how much I appreciate you. You have spoiled me and I am giving up on the other forum. I took a 2hr class yesterday on proper husbandry for this bird and I have people within the agency that are very helpful and resourceful and encouraging. I LOVE TORTOISE FORUM!! That's all..thanks for reading. And here's our soon to be new guy, Sonny.
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