I'm mad (not really) and I just want to whine.

[Dopey]

Okay - I'm mad. I just want to whine.

My family has told me that I can't get any more pets (including birds). The guy at the bird store won't let me buy anymore from him...right now. I know I shouldn't buy another one right now BUT I have an empty cage. So I just keep looking on Craig's List.

I've signed up with Phoenix Landing to foster/adopt a parrot but I have to attend one of their seminars first.

Don't get me wrong...I love the flock that I have.

I think I just wanted to whine where someone would understand. And in the end...I know that they are right.

 

[Allee]

Oh no! Intervention huh? Nothing wrong with whining among friends.

CL and an empty cage can lead to a slippery slope, they should put up caution signs!

You do have a lovely flock! Looking forward to hearing about your seminar and foster project.

 

[Dopey]

Thank you. I do really like my flock and we are comfortable.

 

[veimar]

I have two empty cages (one brand new actually) and I just use them if I need to separate a bird in case of emergency, or just use them as outdoor cages in summer. If you have a spare cage it doesn't mean you need to get another bird! LOL
You never know the situation that might come up... It seems like you have a decent flock.

 

[Dopey]

My flock is working right now and I really don't need another bird. But I keep looking for another bird. I guess I will always keep an eye out for a bird.

I keep the lower portion of my double decker cage stocked with toys/perches or toy parts. The top part has perches...waiting for a bird if necessary. I would like to open up the double decker cage and put one of my birds in it but I haven't figured out how to fix the space between the two cage yet. I think the opening is too big for my Severe Macaw and Jingle might try to squeeze through. So it's just sitting there....waiting for a bigger bird...like a grey...or a blue throat macaw...or maybe a rose breasted cockatoo.

 

[veimar]

My flock is working right now and I really don't need another bird. But I keep looking for another bird. I guess I will always keep an eye out for a bird.

I keep the lower portion of my double decker cage stocked with toys/perches or toy parts. The top part has perches...waiting for a bird if necessary. I would like to open up the double decker cage and put one of my birds in it but I haven't figured out how to fix the space between the two cage yet. I think the opening is too big for my Severe Macaw and Jingle might try to squeeze through. So it's just sitting there....waiting for a bigger bird...like a grey...or a blue throat macaw...or maybe a rose breasted cockatoo.

I know! Did you read the recent thread about the MBS? There we go!
I look out for birds all the time too, but I take the "bad" ones that nobody wants... Our local shelter has a "cockatiel overpopulation" - 44 of them, and need parronts asap! I'll call them after Easter to see what's going on there..
Right now I decided no more birds unless it would be a true emergency and I have to step in.

 

[Dopey]

I dislike the quarantine thing though. I totally understand it but man it's such a pain. And then you get less time with your flock.

I have so much fun with my flock right now. It would be dumb to take on any new ones...so why do I keep looking?

 

[Puck]

Because they're like potato chips? Or pokemon? Gotta catch 'em all? I have a deposit on a RB2, but I have told myself NO MORE after this. Which is exactly what I said several months ago when I started searching for a bird. Now that I know what an absolute joy they are (as opposed to the snakes I used to keep... Terrible pets for someone who likes to watch their animals--they sleep all day hidden away!) I want more than one. But the ONLY one that has captured my heart 100% is the RB2, so I think I will be okay after that. My dream list also includes a sun conure, an Ekkie, a Hahn's macaw, and a yellow headed Amazon... But I don't plan to actually get any of those birds. Sure is nice to dream though, huh?

 

[Dopey]

Yep - love dreaming about them.

 

[Taw5106]

Oh wow what a tough position. I don't have an empty cage and told Husband I want a macaw. I made friends with a friendly guy this weekend. He's a beautiful red macaw. I'm no help to you sorry. Husband told me no, however I must admit I've been spending a ton of quality time with Venus and it has been amazing. Great diversion, try that! Good luck!