Csells
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- Aug 7, 2017
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Good evening!
I do not currently have a bird but grew up around them as my dad had a large flock. He had a sun conure, quaker, many cockatiels, a sulfer crested cockatoo and an African grey. My most favorite was the SCC, Baby Bird. She was extremely cuddly and had a huge personality.
Now, as an adult with my own family, I'm considering getting a bird. I've been a dog trainer for over 17 years and would like to have a bird to "train" using operant conditioning aka a marker. My husband and I work about 35 hours a week but because of my job, I do have the ability to take bird with me daily, which I would love to do.
We have 3 kids ages 8, 9 and 12. All are very good and respectful towards animals mainly because I demand it with what I do but the 12 yo is the only one whose been around birds.
We do travel often. For example we are out of town Friday-sunday at least 1 time per month. Most of the time, the animals come with us so I'd like to include the bird IF the moving doesn't stress him out.
I need help deciding which direction to go. I research typically more then I need to, so if I could just get some pointers based on the information I have provided, that would be great! Although I loved Baby Bird, I'm really intrigued with the African Grey but am willing to consider and research any bird that would fit my household and training desires.
Cost for bird purchase and set up is not a factor.
Thanks so much. If this isn't the correct place, please let me know and I can re post else where.
I do not currently have a bird but grew up around them as my dad had a large flock. He had a sun conure, quaker, many cockatiels, a sulfer crested cockatoo and an African grey. My most favorite was the SCC, Baby Bird. She was extremely cuddly and had a huge personality.
Now, as an adult with my own family, I'm considering getting a bird. I've been a dog trainer for over 17 years and would like to have a bird to "train" using operant conditioning aka a marker. My husband and I work about 35 hours a week but because of my job, I do have the ability to take bird with me daily, which I would love to do.
We have 3 kids ages 8, 9 and 12. All are very good and respectful towards animals mainly because I demand it with what I do but the 12 yo is the only one whose been around birds.
We do travel often. For example we are out of town Friday-sunday at least 1 time per month. Most of the time, the animals come with us so I'd like to include the bird IF the moving doesn't stress him out.
I need help deciding which direction to go. I research typically more then I need to, so if I could just get some pointers based on the information I have provided, that would be great! Although I loved Baby Bird, I'm really intrigued with the African Grey but am willing to consider and research any bird that would fit my household and training desires.
Cost for bird purchase and set up is not a factor.
Thanks so much. If this isn't the correct place, please let me know and I can re post else where.