Possibly dumb question, or at least obvious

[crossfit]

I see reference all over to calling the birds "fids". Now, I think it is a short version of the latin or something for parrot but when I checked the latin for African Grey it was Psittacus erithacus so I can't figure out where "fid" comes from.

Help enlighten me?

[Georgiesmum]

I asked the same question yesterday and was told it was in stead of Kids. Fids as in feathered kids <br><br>Post edited by: zzzelama, at: 2009/12/23 13:50

[katana600]

Finally I get to answer a question. LOL. Fid is a term used by loving parrot owners, often called parronts for the feathered kids... or fids for short. There is no such thing as a dumb question. No one new can be expected to have all knowlege when it comes to our forum, or to the world of African Greys. To have the courage to come forth, ask questions and delight with us in our discovery is the way to becoming a fabulous new member to us and is a credit to your dedication to understanding your way around. Thanks for asking, I am a relative newbie and don't have a lot of experience with the bird knowledge so you let me be helpful. LOL.

[crossfit]

ah feathered kid. Latin obviously! lol

[Janfromboone]

Under the "other birds" forum there is a standing post called abreviations. I finally found "fids" listed there. For a long time I wondered what it stood for.

[luvparrots]

Crossfit there is a lot of valuable information here in each of the different forum rooms. So read, read, read and enjoy!!!

[JillyBeanz]

It took me ages to work out what the heck they were going on about too! This is a helpful link too for when they start talking about their U2s etc!

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/other-birds/141456-abbreviations-of-all-species.html

Don't ever think any questions are dumb - I'll have asked them before anyways!!!! :laugh:

[crossfit]

Thats a great link. I had figured out many of the abbreviations already. This forum is definately helpful. Last night I spent three hours reading late into the night. Do a search, read the answers, click on an interesting thread mentioned in someone signature, etc.

[luvparrots]

It's true the information here on the forum is invaluable! Karma to you crossfit!!

[ramsabi]

I asked a couple of questions before I began to search on the forum for answers. I found that most of the questions that came to my mind whether "dumb" or otherwise were already answered !!!

In fact after the initial few questions, I have not posted any since I invariably find the answer if I look hard enough !!!