AnnBrown
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- Sep 28, 2015
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- Parrots
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Razberry, Galah (rose breasted) Cockatoo
Celine, sun conure
I originally posted that I was planning on getting a Quaker, still not dead set against a quaker. But I'm just not sure and do not want to make a horrible mistake! What ever bird I get will have a home for life. But I want it to be a good life for us and the bird.
I grew up with small birds, Cockateils ect. I also have experience with large birds. I have managed pet stores and been a long term foster for M2s, Amazons, Goffins ect.
My husband does not have a lot of experience, he did not grow up with birds like I did but has helped out with some of the fosters. He will not be a big part of the birds life sense he his job keeps him away for work for 20 days and home for 10.
We also have two little boys ages 6 and 7, they have been well educated on behavior around birds small and large. They have handled M2s and Amazons also the have on several occasions held quakers and cockateils.
I'm torn though, I love Cockatoos and I mean LOVE but my husband is not a fan of all the noise. lets be honest he can not handle a two year old with a fog horn running around the house. That said his personal favorite foster was a Goffins that we had for several months...
I want a bird that can be part of the family, I would profer a bird that can be held by anyone in the house and that can join us on family outings. I know a lot of that is based on how well the bird is socialized but I also know different birds have different tendencies. I like a bird I can cuddle and pet. My budget is very flexible and I have the room for a large cage and play stand. I know no one can tell me what bird would be "perfect" But I need some advice. I'm not looking for perfection, just the best fit possible. please share your experience, what dont be afraid to share the good the bad and the ugly! LOL I need honesty please.
I grew up with small birds, Cockateils ect. I also have experience with large birds. I have managed pet stores and been a long term foster for M2s, Amazons, Goffins ect.
My husband does not have a lot of experience, he did not grow up with birds like I did but has helped out with some of the fosters. He will not be a big part of the birds life sense he his job keeps him away for work for 20 days and home for 10.
We also have two little boys ages 6 and 7, they have been well educated on behavior around birds small and large. They have handled M2s and Amazons also the have on several occasions held quakers and cockateils.
I'm torn though, I love Cockatoos and I mean LOVE but my husband is not a fan of all the noise. lets be honest he can not handle a two year old with a fog horn running around the house. That said his personal favorite foster was a Goffins that we had for several months...
I want a bird that can be part of the family, I would profer a bird that can be held by anyone in the house and that can join us on family outings. I know a lot of that is based on how well the bird is socialized but I also know different birds have different tendencies. I like a bird I can cuddle and pet. My budget is very flexible and I have the room for a large cage and play stand. I know no one can tell me what bird would be "perfect" But I need some advice. I'm not looking for perfection, just the best fit possible. please share your experience, what dont be afraid to share the good the bad and the ugly! LOL I need honesty please.