in 3 weeks, my husband and i are headed up to pigeon forge, TN for our anniversary. we have a mountain cabin secured and i've been researching what is in the area.

i found a need sounding place called parrot mountain (Parrot Mountain and Gardens in Pigeon Forge, TN (865) 774-1749). it's a sanctuary type place that looks pretty. however they also breed and sell babies to visitors which i find a little disturbing. who WOULDN'T want a cute baby bird after interacting with them? hopefully the people there make potential buyers aware of the commitment involved.

ANYWAYS, i wondered if anyone has been and what it's like.

That looks really nice. My vacation days are over until I find a true bird nanny. Think of me please!!!! And have fun!

I'll baby sit for ya!

Thanks for the link Emily. Looks like a marvelous place to me. I will have to put it on my "must see" list - if I can ever get away from here for a vacation, one of these days.

I am wondering (just out of curiosity) what the prices are that they sell their babies for (since they prolly have a high over-head there, everything is so roomy, neat & clean).

I myself do not find it at all disturbing that they breed & sell birds. From the way things look on that site, I think I can fairly assume that they love all their birds to one of the highest degrees possible and therefore supply the visitors with enough info. and encouragement to hopefully instruct & convince the new owners/keepers on how to properly care for the babies - both as youngsters and continually throughout their lives. I would also hope that they turn down some people that want to buy, just because they sense they would not be able to provide a great home to their birds.

I will be interested in hearing how you liked your visit there, once ya get back - have fun, you lucky gal you.

Joel, remember last year on BB...Karen and I started to plan a meeting of members at Pigeon Forge...Parrot Mountain was on our to do list. You are right...maybe in a few years huh?

Yeah, I do remember that now Susan (on that other board). That would have been such a cool place to meet up with friends. Hopefully in the not-too-distant future it will happen - when all the stars align, as they say.

That does look like a beautiful place. As soon as my husband retires (next June) wea re going to do some travelling and I am putting that on my list. It looks like a great spot. Be sure to post what you think after visiting it.

I don't remember who or which bird-related board, but someone went there and posted about their experiences. They liked it very much, if I remember correctly.

We went this year, Like everything else in this world there were things i loved and things i didn't. I just loved interacting with the Golden Conures, which they wanted $3000 each(With Permit) thats twice as high as i have seen them. Loved feeding the Lories, They swarm you for the nectar. It was the first time i ever saw a Kookaburra. What i did not like was the seed they were feeding the birds, it was about 80% Sunflower. I would recommend going and would go back myself.
Jack

it may be the last "bird free" vacation i take for a while so i will be sure to enjoy myself! i will make sure the hubby takes lots of nice photos for you guys too.

i think i mostly just worry about the "101 dalmatians" syndrome...like, impulse buying i guess. which doesn't always turn out bad. i would hope that they honest and up front with people about how parrots really are, even if it seems like a cute and cuddly baby right now, you know? i am a born worrier

well, i shall have a full report next month WOO!