SmoothieKnight
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- Sep 6, 2017
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Hi all! I've had my heart set on owning a bird, a green cheek conure, for the longest time. I have such a love for the pure (albeit destructive) adorable things! Now im finally old enough, responsible enough, and have enough money to do so! Only issue is I live with my mother while going to college. She works night shifts (leaves at 4 pm, comes home at 6 am) 3 days a week. I wake up at the ass crack of dawn so this wouldnt be a personal problem, but I know birds love to sing to the morning light. I think its beutiful ♥ but she may not think so.
I was thinking however, since i live in the opposite side of the house downstairs it may not be an issue. Especially if i put some sound proofing around my door. Thoughts? Tips?? The rest of owning a bird I feel confident in, since a structured routine day suits me wonderfully, and I'll have plenty of time after i get home from school to give it attention between games chores and homework.
Thanks!!
EDIT: I figured I would add some new owner questions for help here anyways.
How do birds deal with burning incense? What if its upstairs at the opposite end of the house in a sealed room?
How does one transport a bird from A to B for adoption or vet apts? A: There are cages but on the shoulder in a closed car can work.
What would be an idea cage for a bird such as a green cheek? I was thinking roughly 24/24/30.
I understand they can be very messy eaters. Tips for keeping things cleaner? A: Just vacuum and clean by it. No big dealio.
From what I have studied so far, keeping their cages in corners makes them feel safer. True? I have the perfect spot for it if so.
What can/can i not clean their cage with, and other substances/materials that i should avoid using in my house in general to keep them safer? (even though i wash my hands religiously)
If not a green cheek, any suggestions for birds to get? Not limited to conures. Maybe a cockatiel?
How do bright screens affect birds? Im on the computer often for some classes/homework, and games. A: Its fine.
How often is often when it comes to checking your birds food/water? Daily? Twice daily? A: Twice a day should be fine, but more often the better.
How much affection is too much affection to avoid them always squawking to ask for attention? A nice healthy balance?
Literally anything else you can add for advice and help is appreciated. I want to be as well informed as I can.
I was thinking however, since i live in the opposite side of the house downstairs it may not be an issue. Especially if i put some sound proofing around my door. Thoughts? Tips?? The rest of owning a bird I feel confident in, since a structured routine day suits me wonderfully, and I'll have plenty of time after i get home from school to give it attention between games chores and homework.
Thanks!!
EDIT: I figured I would add some new owner questions for help here anyways.
How do birds deal with burning incense? What if its upstairs at the opposite end of the house in a sealed room?
How does one transport a bird from A to B for adoption or vet apts? A: There are cages but on the shoulder in a closed car can work.
What would be an idea cage for a bird such as a green cheek? I was thinking roughly 24/24/30.
I understand they can be very messy eaters. Tips for keeping things cleaner? A: Just vacuum and clean by it. No big dealio.
From what I have studied so far, keeping their cages in corners makes them feel safer. True? I have the perfect spot for it if so.
What can/can i not clean their cage with, and other substances/materials that i should avoid using in my house in general to keep them safer? (even though i wash my hands religiously)
If not a green cheek, any suggestions for birds to get? Not limited to conures. Maybe a cockatiel?
How do bright screens affect birds? Im on the computer often for some classes/homework, and games. A: Its fine.
How often is often when it comes to checking your birds food/water? Daily? Twice daily? A: Twice a day should be fine, but more often the better.
How much affection is too much affection to avoid them always squawking to ask for attention? A nice healthy balance?
Literally anything else you can add for advice and help is appreciated. I want to be as well informed as I can.
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