lbutler2852
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- Jul 8, 2014
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Hello, I am new to this forum but I thought this would be a good place to get some guidance/tips/opinions/info on becoming a bird owner. I am 23 years old, have just graduated college, and just got a teaching job near where I grew up. I will be living with my parents for the time being (until I can save up some money to get my own place) and will be getting married within the next few years. When school starts my hours will be 8 to 3 and I generally stay at home whenever I can (I'm not much of a socialite). I have really been considering getting a cockatiel as my personal pet. We have a small, calm, and well behaved dog in the house, but she really clings to my dad. I get kind of lonely as my girlfriend lives a few hours away and none of my college friends live anywhere near my home. I thought getting a pet would be helpful. Do you think my lifestyle would be conducive to having a pet cockatiel or another type of parrot? I have thought about alexandrines, but those are apparently hard to find around here. I have also considered adoption. Thoughts, suggestions?