Gasing Monks Or Quaker Parrots In Connecticut

[MrSeedy]

I saw a news report this morning about the very large nests of monk or Quaker parrots becomming a serious problem on large utility poles there in Connecticut, and since they're concerned the nests could pose a serious fire hazzard being so near electrical wires, they've decided to gas the nests to kill the parrots. It seems sad to me that critters, that through no fault of their own have been introduced into nature to fend for themselves outside of their South American home, should be subjected to such cruel treatment, but I guess in the case of the monk parrots, many states have taken action to erradicate, those that have survived under difficult conditions to establish breeding colonies , since there's fear they'd become a serious pest to agriculture, though that's only thought to be true in their places of origin in South America. I think they (state agencies) should find another way of dealing with the problem , though I can't offer a solution, other than catching them and returning them to captivity.

[gardenlady]

yes it can be quite a problem when people get pets and then decide they don't want them then open the door and out they go.
good thing it wasn't an alligator or something like they have to deal with in the southern states.
it is a shame tho.

[toxinsmile]

isn't it funny how, your pests are rare and wanted here. i have knoticed online that a handraised baby African grey parrot is about $500 when i had to spend $2000 here...

oh well Diego was worth it!

[gardenlady]

where are you finding a grey for that price? i would love one. i have a couple of conures now but want an african grey at some point.

[MaryG]

Toxinsmile - do you find that your parrot is like a mischievous little 2-year old? My friend used to have one (different type of parrot though) and that bird got into more trouble that I ever imagined!

[lighthouseseeker]

It's a shame! :lol:
Toxinsmile. You have a very pretty bird. Love the color.

[boo]

MrSeedy, I think that is just horrible, but like you said :unsure: I can't think of anything they could do. I hate to see them kill them though. :(

Toxin, your African grey is such a cutie. My friend has one named Beaker that is such a riot. :blink:

[MrSeedy]

It seems at one time Michigan had a few colonies in the state and since they were in the big agricultural area of the state where many orchards are, they were most likely exterminated. I've not heard of any reports about them in the state in years , so I guess they're gone here. I wouldn't mind a few in my neiborhood unless they start causing my utilities to fail, which I guess is the most likely problem with them , since they have a perference I guess for building nests on those poles. I have a good sized old dead tree they're welcomed to build their nest on, though that might send the tree crashing down on my house eventually!!

[toxinsmile]

there are a bunch of sites with breeders, and most of them were in the states. i didn't want to put the bird through hell with shipping and such, and i wouldnt be able to see him and test his temperment before I bought, so i just forked out the cash here in canada at a pet store. he IS like a 2 year old!! If you are thinking about getting one, and you have the time for them...they are so worth the penny!

[OSunshine]

I agree with you MrSeedy, it's heartbreaking. Too bad that the city gov't can't get together with local bird breeders and come up with a better solution than killing them. So often that is the only solution that our elected officals see to an animal problem. Maybe, someone will contact them with a viable solution.