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Posted by CSC 19 yrs ago
Is it okay to bring my pet parrot bird to HK from the US? Actually, it's a Sun Conure bird, which is similar to a small size parrot.


I'm concerned that people and immigration are wary of birds due to the bird flu scare. My parrot is a caged bird, and has never been in the company of other birds.


Do people in HK even have birds as pets?


Any comments are appreciated.


Thanks, CSC

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lambada 19 yrs ago
Is it dead? Monty Python springs to mind

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CSC 19 yrs ago
Thanks TC for your informative reply...much appreciated!

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Studio1 19 yrs ago
Yes people here have birds as pets.


And yes, those of us in surrounding apartments have a constant battle with these idiots who own them and subject us to constant tweeting 24/7.


Bring your bird. Just don't expect the neighbours to like you for it.

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CSC 19 yrs ago
Thanks for your reply Studio1. It seems you've had a bad experience with birds...that's too bad. Yes, birds can get loud sometimes. But not all birds make noise 24/7. Fortunately, my own Sun Conure bird knows to go to sleep at night when I throw a large black blanket over its cage. During the day, I think my bird is pretty quiet most of the time. When I come home, my bird screams loudly as soon as I open the door because he's happy I'm home. When my bird is upset, he also screams loudly. My bird is most happy and quiet when he's sitting on my shoulders, or nearby me in some way. My bird's noise pattern is similar to a dog I used to have...the dog would bark loudly when I came home, and when he was pissed off. Personally, I think dogs are worse than birds for noise, as I've owned both.


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moonbear111 19 yrs ago
Hi CSC,


A friend of mine recently spent over one year getting through all the red tape necessary to bring her beloved parrot to HK from the U.S. -- and this was BEFORE bird flu!! Apparently, the bird qualified as an endangered species and so required multiple permits on the U.S. side to ship out of the country. Sadly, soon after her bird arrived in HK, my friend was transferred back to the U.S., and was told her sweet pet could never return, having now lived in HK. She decided to leave the bird in the care of her helper, who she later learned, sold it to a local pet store for extra cash.


If your experience is anything like my friend's, you may be better off finding a loving family for your pet before you leave the U.S.

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CSC 19 yrs ago
Hi moonbear,


That's really a sad story!! Makes me worry actually! I'll have to do more digging to figure out whether it's worth the risk or not. I'd hate for my bird not to be able to go back to the US when the time comes.


Thanks, CSC


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CSC 19 yrs ago
Hi TC,


Yes, I've been reading that people live very close to each other due to space limitation. Let me ask you, what is the minimum cost per month for a 2 bedroom apartment with decent space with comfortable distance from neighbors? Does this exist? Will it cost much more than US $25k per year? Thanks! CSC


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Studio1 19 yrs ago
CSC


You describe exactly the sort of mentality why people should not have pets in small living spaces, especially if they are out all day.


While yes the bird is perfectly behaved when you are home, have you thought about when it is lonely all day what it does?


It tweats like crazy to the neighbours that's what it does. And guess what so do dogs when they are lonely the dog starts barking.


If you want a pet, get a cat or fish. Far more easy on the neighbours.


My dream is that you end up living next to a screaming baby with a younger sibling. Or a woman who walks around all day in high heels.


My bet is you would be the first to complain to management about either situation.

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bmc 19 yrs ago
Moonbear 111's story was very sad, but it is important to remember: can you take your pet back again? I heard recently that the apartment complex "Belchers" has issused a new rule that no "live poultry" can be kept in the buildings and that other pets must be registered. I hope this isn't the beginning of some sort of bird-flu inspired withch-hunt.

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CSC 19 yrs ago
Bmc,


What is a "Belcher"? Is that a landlord, or apartment manager?


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CSC 19 yrs ago
Is a US $500 Sun Conure (parrot) bird considered "live poultry" in Hong Kong? Sounds like a silly question, but I had to ask. My mom who is from China tells me she's eaten dogs, cats, and snakes long ago, so eating an exotic bird might not be outside the realm of "the norm". In the U.S., eating a parrot would be unthinkable, especially when said bird costs around $500 US dollars. I really don't know, which is why I'm asking. I'm beginning to think it's too much of a struggle to bring my bird over there if or when the time comes.


Thanks, CSC


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CSC 19 yrs ago
Hi Mini Mao,


Thanks for your reply...much appreciated! I bought my bird for the wife, and after awhile we've become rather attached to the bird. Cute as a button actually, and thinks we are his parents! But yes, the bird does scream loudly whenever the mood strikes his fancy. I'm surprised a Sun Conure only cost around US $100 in HK, as these birds go for several hundred here. Even a simple canary bird goes for about US $100 here. I probably need to re-think my bird plans seeing that it may be too challenging with all the potential obstacles.


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