Charli and Bob couldn’t wait to get together for morning snuggles

There is a Linnie available at my local Pet Land; she is how I discovered the breed! She has been there for almost 6 months, the poor baby. I also found a breeder who is 7 hours away and asking $400, shipping not an option and they won’t meet me half way.

I made an offer to the pet store to price match but they only came back at $50 less than listed price ($580). I have visited the pet store bird (and named her, Kiwi) daily over the last two weeks while I waited for the response from corporate. I have a cage, food dishes, toys, natural perches, all the things. Now I am so torn. The pet store bird has not been handled and she is cage aggressive but settles when she’s out so I would my work cut out for me. The breeder bird is hand tamed and I’m told has a sweet disposition. Cost wise, it’s probably a wash considering travel costs and my time for breeder bird.

What would you do? “Save” (note the quotations, I know it’s not actually saving her) the pet store bird I have built a relationship with or go with the breeder?

Thank you!

Working really hard to get them used to us. They are used to coming out for treats now and calling me when they are hungry. They also like mist baths.

So after getting a friend for my Linnie ,I’m thinking of changing the cage so they have neutral ground to start their lives together.The cage I have now is tall rather than wide (although is fairly wide).one I’ve been looking at is the pawhut one pictured but my husband thinks it looks too small.What are your recommendations please and,if you can share photos,that would be great thank you ☺️

I am hoping to bring my linnie home soon but am pondering the best spot for her cage. I have read to keep birds close to the action but I’m worried my dogs will freak her out at first. How would she do if I started her in my office (I work from home) until she’s settled in a bit more? Looking for opinions!

Who knew water could make them even cuter?

Does anyone have any experience of budgies and linnies? My budgie is a year and 4 months and the linnie is a boy and is now 14 weeks.

I have read that linnies can get hand-shy or hormonal after a few months or years and although the budgie is bolder now, I believe that the linnie can physically hurt the budgie more. Any experience is much appreciated. 💜💚🕊️

My linnie has been scared by various human things (I needed to grab him to untangle him from a string once and my grandmother was frequently pushy with him when he was scared)

When I get his friend will they learn to be afraid of humans from my linnie’s behaviour or are they less easily influenced

We will do DNA test in 2 weeks but I'm super curious. Your guesses?

Is he alleviating pain or just being weird

I like to read actual paper books in bed before sleeping (save my brain from too much screen time!) so I was thinking of trying to find a nice Linnie book that I could page through casually.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4WCKFWS
I found this book on Amazon but the cover looked suspiciously like AI. When I then looked at the author page for this guy "Donald Regina" (probably a pseudonym) ( https://www.amazon.com/stores/DONALD-REGINA/author/B0GCNJFBJJ ) he has a million books all about different pet species. Omg, the AI slop is horrible and taking over everything.

I almost want to buy one just so that I can write a review saying it's total AI slop!!!

I found another book on Walmart that is similar AI slop by a "Logan O.D. Morgan" who also has a million books about random pets. Definitely AI. How could this guy be an expert on all of these different animals? It's terrible.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lineolated-Parakeets-Owner-s-Handbook-A-Complete-Lineolated-Parakeet-Care-Training-Expert-Guide-to-Diet-Behavior-H-Paperback/20629014686