frankie.rainieri
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- Jun 17, 2018
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I have wanted a parrot for as long as I can remember. I began doing my research as I am finally in a stable point in my life to where I have a permanent schedule with work, housing, etc.
I have decided on a green cheek for many reasons. Google and this forum have answered many of my questions but a few specific to MY lifestyle so here goes.
I own a butcher shop, my schedule is as follows. 9-6 for five days a week. My fiancé is home all day with our two dogs and cats.
I am fully aware that my other pets are predators to birds but with various other small animals in the house over the years it’s not a huge concern. Once they all get their smells in the caged animals are old news and accepted as family. I am slightly concerned that when my conure is on me that it could get “spooked” from barks or just decide to fly off my shoulder and then become prey. With that said everything I’m seeing on YouTube shows a well bonded bird is happy to just sit with you and has little desire to get away from you. Am I just seeing the good and none of the bad in these videos?
My real only question here is as follows. My bird will have it’s own room for at night, safe and quiet. Information tells me cage placement should be where the action is so I’m thinking every morning after breakfast I would put her in a cage where my dogs and fiancé will be for the majority of the day coming and going. This is GOOD passive entertainment for them I understand. BUT here’s the catch. I do not want her to feel obligated to have to handle the girl every day all day.
In essence I was a happy healthy conure that can watch the flock going about and then when daddy comes home she knows it’s time to come out and play until bedtime.
If she is MY bird and bonded with me, can they actually learn day time is time with other flock members and be content or will she scream and squawk to be let out. This will inevitably lead to the bird staying in her room throughout the day until I get home. I do NOT want to give it this life..
Final question would be their behavior on a play gym. I will be able to devote at least an hour hands on every day but was thinking to have a few stands where I spend time would compose the other hours of being with me.
Sorry for rambling so much, I really do appreciate any and all feedback.
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I have decided on a green cheek for many reasons. Google and this forum have answered many of my questions but a few specific to MY lifestyle so here goes.
I own a butcher shop, my schedule is as follows. 9-6 for five days a week. My fiancé is home all day with our two dogs and cats.
I am fully aware that my other pets are predators to birds but with various other small animals in the house over the years it’s not a huge concern. Once they all get their smells in the caged animals are old news and accepted as family. I am slightly concerned that when my conure is on me that it could get “spooked” from barks or just decide to fly off my shoulder and then become prey. With that said everything I’m seeing on YouTube shows a well bonded bird is happy to just sit with you and has little desire to get away from you. Am I just seeing the good and none of the bad in these videos?
My real only question here is as follows. My bird will have it’s own room for at night, safe and quiet. Information tells me cage placement should be where the action is so I’m thinking every morning after breakfast I would put her in a cage where my dogs and fiancé will be for the majority of the day coming and going. This is GOOD passive entertainment for them I understand. BUT here’s the catch. I do not want her to feel obligated to have to handle the girl every day all day.
In essence I was a happy healthy conure that can watch the flock going about and then when daddy comes home she knows it’s time to come out and play until bedtime.
If she is MY bird and bonded with me, can they actually learn day time is time with other flock members and be content or will she scream and squawk to be let out. This will inevitably lead to the bird staying in her room throughout the day until I get home. I do NOT want to give it this life..
Final question would be their behavior on a play gym. I will be able to devote at least an hour hands on every day but was thinking to have a few stands where I spend time would compose the other hours of being with me.
Sorry for rambling so much, I really do appreciate any and all feedback.
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