Convince parents to get another bird

[bob1]

So my mom has acted like I could get a second bird but yesterday out of the blue she told me "you can't get a second bird" I am sad because I found a Sun Conure at a bird rescue that I wanted to foster for. Is there any way to change her mind? She really likes Chico so I know she will like the second bird.




Thanks

 

[MonicaMc]

Unfortunately, it's going to be up to your mother. If you are not the sole provider of your bird (i.e. paying for food, cage, accessories, vet expenses, etc) and you don't own your own home, we can't help you convince your mother to get you another bird.

Sun conures are noisy! If one screams in your ear, it will leave your ears ringing! It's not fun going temporarily deaf in one or both ears! I don't have a sun conure, but I do have two other large species of conures. The bigger conure is very loud but he has a deep voice and squawk. The smaller one has a more high pitched voice (except when she talks). She sounds like a squeaker toy in comparison to my larger conure, but she can still scream very loudly!

 

[Birdman666]

Role reversal.

My kid tells me we don't need anymore birds...

 

[bob1]

No thats the thing I am the sole provider of the bird. Everything...

 

[bob1]

Role reversal.

My kid tells me we don't need anymore birds...

I would never tell that to anyone

 

[Featheredsamurai]

I agree with Monica, it's completely up to your mom. She'll be the one paying for food and expensive avian vet bills.

Talk to your mom, see if you can do something for her and be allowed do adopt another bird as the reward? Maybe getting all A's for the rest of the school year would make your mom more accepting if the idea.

Edit*
Just saw that you're the sole provider. If that's so, just talk to your mom and explain why you want the second bird. If she says no there's not much you can do.

 

[Birdman666]

We had 11 birds at one time...

Now it's down to only five...

All of whom will out live me, that she will inherit someday.

I'm not getting any younger, and not getting all that much more careful as I age...

I just have to live long enough for her to establish herself. So she can be in a position to take care of them when I pass.

 

[GladeWing]

Honestly, if you are FOSTERING a Sun Conure I would explain to her that yes, the bird will be loud, but it will not be permanent and you are doing something nice for an animal that needs help and special attention until she finds a home... and you're doing it out of your own pocket.

Ultimately though, it is your parent's house. Even if you are the sole care-taker, your mother might not appreciate the noise level of a Sun Conure in her home (I have a Blue and Gold Macaw and while she is loud, a Sun Conure... especially a rescued one... has the potential to be constantly loud. EEK EEK ECK ECK ECK EEK EEK ECK EEK. Personally I'd take my Macaw's evening flock call over that)

If it were me trying to convince my mother that I wanted another bird (especially considering she is not a bird person) I would try to go for another quieter type of bird. Chico is of the quieter types of Conures (from my experience). Perhaps go with a Quaker (which have a quieter chatter level) or another type of Green Cheek Conure or something.

I would worry that even in the short time you would foster that bird, your mom would hear the noise and be so offput by it that she would vehemently refuse to let you buy a second bird because she'd worry it would be as loud as the Sunny.

But, my advice may not be worth much, as I am 27 and own my own home in the country. I also hope this isn't too discouraging!... or too long of a message! I am pretty long winded, lol!

 

[bob1]

Honestly, if you are FOSTERING a Sun Conure I would explain to her that yes, the bird will be loud, but it will not be permanent and you are doing something nice for an animal that needs help and special attention until she finds a home... and you're doing it out of your own pocket.

Ultimately though, it is your parent's house. Even if you are the sole care-taker, your mother might not appreciate the noise level of a Sun Conure in her home (I have a Blue and Gold Macaw and while she is loud, a Sun Conure... especially a rescued one... has the potential to be constantly loud. EEK EEK ECK ECK ECK EEK EEK ECK EEK. Personally I'd take my Macaw's evening flock call over that)

If it were me trying to convince my mother that I wanted another bird (especially considering she is not a bird person) I would try to go for another quieter type of bird. Chico is of the quieter types of Conures (from my experience). Perhaps go with a Quaker (which have a quieter chatter level) or another type of Green Cheek Conure or something.

I would worry that even in the short time you would foster that bird, your mom would hear the noise and be so offput by it that she would vehemently refuse to let you buy a second bird because she'd worry it would be as loud as the Sunny.

But, my advice may not be worth much, as I am 27 and own my own home in the country. I also hope this isn't too discouraging!... or too long of a message! I am pretty long winded, lol!

That makes some good points the only thing I can't do from your message is buy a Quaker parrot it is illegal in California. Thank you

 

[bob1]

Thanks you all, you guys have been great help I will update her and my fathers response (truly my mothers she is the boss).

Thanks.

 

[GladeWing]

Oh goodness, I didn't know that about Quakers! Sorry for the unintentional misinformation!

Best of luck trying to get your second birdie! It might also help your mom to come to the rescue place and check out the bird you're interested in so she can see/hear the bird before hand! Not sure if it's possible though ^^

Keep us posted please!

 

[bob1]

Oh goodness, I didn't know that about Quakers! Sorry for the unintentional misinformation!

Best of luck trying to get your second birdie! It might also help your mom to come to the rescue place and check out the bird you're interested in so she can see/hear the bird before hand! Not sure if it's possible though ^^

Keep us posted please!

That is very possible though the hours are a little unhelpful (they are open on Wednesdays but not Thursdays) I will post hopefully tonight to see what she says.

 

[bob1]

She said "she would think about it." YAY. My speech she couldn't even give a rebuttal I think we are going Saturday to the rescue. I just hope they will allow my to foster if I have a bird (last time I'm not sure if she said they would or they wouldn't).

 

[tab_xo]

Hahahaha

Honestly, mothers change their minds every single day..


When i wanted another horse, my mum said ok, put a wanted ad up and start looking..

The next day she would say- You are not getting another horse.. Ride the ones we have

The next day she would call people about horses they have for sale



This went on for weeks, seriously, i swear every day she would change her mind about getting a horse or not HAHAHA

Then when i got super upset the other week about something, she REALLY wanted me to find another horse, and was willing to pay ALOT more


Last week we brought home another horse hahaha


SO!!!!

Definitely dont give up, if she has said she will think about it, i think that means its a yes!

And because you are the sole provider i dont see a huge issue!

My fingers are crossed for you! Hope you get to bring the little guy home

 

[bob1]

I talked to the bird rescue today they said it might take a while to complete the process. I'm waiting a call from the adopt person. Super happy!

 

[Calace]

Hahaha. I love reading these posts and comparing the "kid" posts with the "parent" posts.

The parents are all like, "you can't change you're mum's mind"
And the kids are like, "just keep nagging and you'll get it!"

You guys crack me up!

 

[Merlee]

Is your mother on board yet with a second bird? If not, have you asked why? Is she willing to step up and care for them in the event you are not able for any reason? If you go through a rescue the whole family will be interviewed and a home inspection.

 

[gizzygirl]

Birdman, my teen says the same thing, no more birds! Before we brought home any of our long living birds we made absolutely certain with our boys would keep them after we died. After explaining how long they lived, level of care, attention, etc they agreed. My poor son doesn't want anymore. Lol

 

[Merlee]

Role reversal.

My kid tells me we don't need anymore birds...

That's a good one. My two college-aged teens, who are still living at home, say the same thing and demanded that I wait until they move out before adding another one. I think it has something to do sleeping until noon whenever they can. lol.

 

[ShellyBorg]

That's a good one. My two college-aged teens, who are still living at home, say the same thing and demanded that I wait until they move out before adding another one. I think it has something to do sleeping until noon whenever they can. lol.

Sound like a really good reason to get a flock of sun conures! LOL