Parrot Problems

[Rhubarb]

Here's a weird one for you! I have a pet parrot, I rescued him from an aviary I used to work in when I was doing YTS at 17, they were going to sell him to a breeder, but he was so tame and lovely I just couldn't let that happen (this breeder had a not nice reputation). So I worked many weekends overtime and spent all my savings on buying him. Since then he has gone everywhere with me, through my various moves and lodgings. I've now had him for 14 years.

The trouble is this, since I've had dd I've had less time to spend with him. They don't make great family pets and he hates dd. He has bitten her fingers once already and drew blood. Now I am expecting no.2 and I'm worried as to how he will react. I also know that he is getting neglected and the last thing I want is for him to suffer.

As we've been through so much together, and he's been such a large part of my life, I really don't want to part with him, although I know that this is selfish. So I need advice. If I gave him away, how do I know he is going to a good home? Also, should I give him away? Is there anything else I can do? I almost can't bear to be parted from him, and dd loves him even if he does try to bite her at every given opportunity.

So advice appreciated. Thanks.

Just seen this, and having my Conure escaped last week, and very, very, luckily come back the next day, thought I'd just tell you about mine.
I was given it to me by my Auntie, she was from a bird auction (the conure, not my Auntie!!) and had obviously been mistreated. We tamed her up quite a bit and then had ds, meaning we too spent less time with her. However, my Auntie also had a Conure who is very tame and just doesn't stop squarking cause he didn't get any attention at home, so she gave him to me too. I put their cages next to each other for a few months, they're now in the same cage (but usually flying round the house) and sit so nice kissing, cleaning and loving. I would highly recommend getting another one. Or if it needs a good home let me know. (I've got budgies and cockateils too.!)
Sorry it's so long

Hi Chiggles! I've never heard of a Conure before. We can't get another parrot I'm afraid as this one takes up too much room as it is! Plus I don't really agree with buying parrots as pets (mine was a rescue one too) so I wouldn't want to encourage the trade by buying another. Also at £400 I can think of other things I can spend the money on!

I'm not sure how well he would get on with another bird around. I used to have a budgie and he would deliberately tease her, walking on top of her cage and trying to bite her. We also used to have a little dog, and he would fly at the poor thing, often 'riding' it and biting it's ears! The trouble is, he is very jealous and can get aggressive with it. If someone or something else gets all my attention, he will attack that thing (in this case dd).

I would really like to see him re-homed with an older couple who have no other pets or children, and can give him all the attention and love that he needs. However finding such a couple (or person) is proving to be very hard. And letting go will be even harder.