AvianDinosaurs
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Hello, my name is Mikayla and Im a bit of a bird nerd. I've just gotten my first real job and can finally save to adopt a feather baby! I have done gratuitous amounts of research and know that I myself am ready, but I'm not sure my situation is. So I figured I'd ask experienced conure owners to make sure.
I currently live with my best friend in her parent's house, and the household have all agreed enthusiastically that I adopt a bird. (Probably because I talk about them constantly) Yet I still have concerns. The main one being the other pets in the house. Cleo (the best friend) has a less than well behaved dog named Stanley, whom I love dearly, but will chase anything that moves and is very mouthy. There is also a cat, named Archie, who is mostly outdoors. Because of the presence of these animals the bird and his cage would be in my room. I was wondering if that would be okay? It's where I spend most of my time and the room itself is very large and tidy, with 3 windows to let plenty of light in during the day. (It's the brightest room in the house) plus if I'm in there all the time why should the cage be elsewhere in the house? (Which is usually uninhabited) The other animals are never aloud in my room as well, so the bird wouldn't have to deal with them.
Another concern I have is whether or not I would be working too much. I work part time as a pet groomer for Petsmart, and work about 6-8 hours a day 3-4 days a week. Is this too much?
I am also curious about your methods of harness training a bird.
Apologies for the mouth full, and thanks for taking the time to read this
I currently live with my best friend in her parent's house, and the household have all agreed enthusiastically that I adopt a bird. (Probably because I talk about them constantly) Yet I still have concerns. The main one being the other pets in the house. Cleo (the best friend) has a less than well behaved dog named Stanley, whom I love dearly, but will chase anything that moves and is very mouthy. There is also a cat, named Archie, who is mostly outdoors. Because of the presence of these animals the bird and his cage would be in my room. I was wondering if that would be okay? It's where I spend most of my time and the room itself is very large and tidy, with 3 windows to let plenty of light in during the day. (It's the brightest room in the house) plus if I'm in there all the time why should the cage be elsewhere in the house? (Which is usually uninhabited) The other animals are never aloud in my room as well, so the bird wouldn't have to deal with them.
Another concern I have is whether or not I would be working too much. I work part time as a pet groomer for Petsmart, and work about 6-8 hours a day 3-4 days a week. Is this too much?
I am also curious about your methods of harness training a bird.
Apologies for the mouth full, and thanks for taking the time to read this