Hello! I’m currently considering taking on an Alexandrine Parakeet.
I have already done over a year’s worth of extensive research about Alexandrines, from dietary requirements, attention needs and training, to healthcare, toys and cage requirements.
I’ve always been passionate about birds and realise that they are some hard work, but the work must be extremely rewarding to have a loyal and affectionate companion. I have thought seriously and extensively about owning a bird, and I’d very much appreciate any advice!
We currently already own a Cat and Dog. I do realise that these animals could potentially harm the bird and will be extremely cautious when introducing them. I do not intend to let the bird roam freely around them.
I have heard that Alexandrines can be chewers as can any bird, but is there any severity to their chewing? Exactly how loud can they be, I am more than willing to work with the noise and would try my best to spot and discourage the beginning of any screaming and or plucking behaviour. How does screaming or plucking start?
I did decide to go and experience some Alexandrines at a walk in aviary, as to gain some more information on their behaviour and what they could be like, and I absolutely adored them! Whilst it was a two and a half hour drive, it was extremely worth it. I even managed to sneak in some scritches and kisses with them. They seemed very relaxed as they were even beginning to fall asleep on me, and they were talking to me.
I am aware though that each bird is an individual, and the bird that I receive could be extremely different from what I’ve experienced.
I realise that owning a bird has it’s downsides. There’s mess, expensiveness, and you have to be willing to be bitten sometimes. In fact I was bitten twice at the walk in aviary, but by another species. I think it was a conure. I think I reacted well as I knew that ripping my hand away too fast would only make the bird bite harder and cause the bird stress and fear. I winced before slowly removing my chewed finger.
I hope I’m not rambling, as if I do certainly decide to own an Alexandrine, I want to be an extremely affectionate and good owner. This will be the first bird that I’ve owned. I already have routines in mind (bedtimes, bathtimes, play routines, training etc.) I suffer from OCD but I’m able to give the bird all the attention that it needs.
I’ve also heard about Seperation Anxiety, how is this caused? Is it due to spending too much time with the bird? I’ve also heard that they can easily become screamers? And I’ve also heard that they’re independent? And I do know they’re not the cuddliest birds, but that’s okay for me.
I’ll be getting the bird from a very trusted store. They have excellent reviews and they’ll supply everything that I’ll need. I apologise if I’m rambling, but I would greatly appreciate any advice! I desperately want to be a great owner.
Thanks!
Coffee.
I have already done over a year’s worth of extensive research about Alexandrines, from dietary requirements, attention needs and training, to healthcare, toys and cage requirements.
I’ve always been passionate about birds and realise that they are some hard work, but the work must be extremely rewarding to have a loyal and affectionate companion. I have thought seriously and extensively about owning a bird, and I’d very much appreciate any advice!
We currently already own a Cat and Dog. I do realise that these animals could potentially harm the bird and will be extremely cautious when introducing them. I do not intend to let the bird roam freely around them.
I have heard that Alexandrines can be chewers as can any bird, but is there any severity to their chewing? Exactly how loud can they be, I am more than willing to work with the noise and would try my best to spot and discourage the beginning of any screaming and or plucking behaviour. How does screaming or plucking start?
I did decide to go and experience some Alexandrines at a walk in aviary, as to gain some more information on their behaviour and what they could be like, and I absolutely adored them! Whilst it was a two and a half hour drive, it was extremely worth it. I even managed to sneak in some scritches and kisses with them. They seemed very relaxed as they were even beginning to fall asleep on me, and they were talking to me.
I am aware though that each bird is an individual, and the bird that I receive could be extremely different from what I’ve experienced.
I realise that owning a bird has it’s downsides. There’s mess, expensiveness, and you have to be willing to be bitten sometimes. In fact I was bitten twice at the walk in aviary, but by another species. I think it was a conure. I think I reacted well as I knew that ripping my hand away too fast would only make the bird bite harder and cause the bird stress and fear. I winced before slowly removing my chewed finger.
I hope I’m not rambling, as if I do certainly decide to own an Alexandrine, I want to be an extremely affectionate and good owner. This will be the first bird that I’ve owned. I already have routines in mind (bedtimes, bathtimes, play routines, training etc.) I suffer from OCD but I’m able to give the bird all the attention that it needs.
I’ve also heard about Seperation Anxiety, how is this caused? Is it due to spending too much time with the bird? I’ve also heard that they can easily become screamers? And I’ve also heard that they’re independent? And I do know they’re not the cuddliest birds, but that’s okay for me.
I’ll be getting the bird from a very trusted store. They have excellent reviews and they’ll supply everything that I’ll need. I apologise if I’m rambling, but I would greatly appreciate any advice! I desperately want to be a great owner.
Thanks!
Coffee.