There is this really sweet pineapple GCC at my independently owned local pet store, where I got Picasso and Pepper. The conure (whom I've affectionately name Lola) has been there for almost a year. She started out in the front of the store, where she was always trying to get attention, but after about 6 months she disappeared for awhile, and I assumed she'd been purchased.
A couple weeks ago, I noticed she was in a small 1 foot by 1 foot cage with no toys. I asked if she was for sale and the worker said yes. I had no clue why she was moved there, and she seemed pretty anxious compared to the outgoing bird she used to be.
I can get a cage for her, she'd free roam all day, I can quarantine her in our guest bedroom, we have 2 really amazing parrot vets here in VT, and a 24/7 exotic emergency clinic as well, and my parents are willing to pay for the bills with my help.
In 20-30 years, I see myself possibly having my own place, but if not, living with my parents and helping pay for them. I hope to inherit the house when they move out or pass (my dad just turned 67, so he's probably semi-retiring when I can take on the house). I know my parents would always welcome me back into the house with open arms if I ever had financial trouble.
So, do you think I am ready? She may sell before I can get her, though...
A couple weeks ago, I noticed she was in a small 1 foot by 1 foot cage with no toys. I asked if she was for sale and the worker said yes. I had no clue why she was moved there, and she seemed pretty anxious compared to the outgoing bird she used to be.
I can get a cage for her, she'd free roam all day, I can quarantine her in our guest bedroom, we have 2 really amazing parrot vets here in VT, and a 24/7 exotic emergency clinic as well, and my parents are willing to pay for the bills with my help.
In 20-30 years, I see myself possibly having my own place, but if not, living with my parents and helping pay for them. I hope to inherit the house when they move out or pass (my dad just turned 67, so he's probably semi-retiring when I can take on the house). I know my parents would always welcome me back into the house with open arms if I ever had financial trouble.
So, do you think I am ready? She may sell before I can get her, though...