do my babies get depressed when i leave the house?

[HeadlessH00ligan]

hello all, hope your babies are well.
so, i wanted to kind of let some things off my chest by asking this question and explaining my situation because it has been eating at me really badly.
so, i am currently in the process of getting a job after moving back to my parents. my babies ( 3 conures ) have been with me every step of the way. they have been a huge part of my life, helping me feel happy, and they are my absolute babies. i love them more than words can even begin to describe.
however, my funds are starting to get really low, and i need to get a job. and me being so sensitive and loving my birds so much, my mind is starting to run, overthinking about how sad they will be just sitting in their cage with their toys, getting bored and just staring at the wall waiting for me to get home. i worry about them getting depressed and thinking i don’t love them anymore, or them not liking me anymore..
could someone help me ease my mind a little bit, even if it’s the cold hard truth? i just want the bond between us to stay strong..
thank you guys for reading / commenting.

 

[rheashard2]

I wonder if a valid study has been done on depression, when owners leave and their birds. Yes they will miss you. It will depend upon their personality how they react when you leave or return. No matter your shift, have a routine with humans left home. That will help avoid potential problems. I am expected to give lavish verbal praise to my CAG before and upon return. Outsiders as in my daughter will look in on her when I am gone. My daughter doesn't touch or handle the cage. My CAG takes great pleasure in unexpected threats and a few real bites. So look at your situation. Leave your babies; dogs, cats and yes birds can become anxious. It depends up personality as to the amount and behavior. Each pet is different. It is important to prepare them for it. Get them used to you being away so start with a little separation time. Separation time means leaving the home time. You must be out of sight and sound of them. An hour or so here or where ever is plenty. Give lots of verbal praise when you leave and return. Have a phrase or word to use that means you will be leaving. Mine was and still is "I gotta go to work." That means that I will be out of the house and earshot for an unknown amount of time. Aim to be gone a small amount of time 4 days a week. Try to vary the time you leave each day. When you get your job your babies will think; she'll be back and love us. A safe secure environment is next. Parrots no matter the size or intelligence need physical and mental stimulation to prevent boredom. Toys will take care of part. Look through forum for inexpensive toy ideas. Because of cost most of my toys are hand made. Have a variety of toys. I label them as easy to destroy by foot or hanging on side of cage. Hard to destroy by foot or hanging. Hopefully very hard to destroy. Rotate as indicated. The audio/visual stimulation depends upon your situation. TV, radio, long duration audio books are just a few things. I want to avoid even innocent swearing. My CAG picks up on things sometimes a little to easily. It's not uncommon for me to play an audio book with the TV when I am gone. Some people will say that birds don't like it. It worked for me for decades. It works for thousands others daily for a variety of pets. The important thing is to have a baseline routine. My routine based upon rotating shifts. That involved TV, radio or what ever with an on/timer along with the lights.

Bye the way you have some cuties there!