I've made my decision.. continuation of my other thread in this forum

[Milesh]

After thinking about all that was said about finding the right parrot, I've decided on this plan of action. I plan on volunteering for a parrot rescue, not sure which one yet. During that time I'll get more experience in and get to know different species, and before you all repeat what others said to me, I do know that all birds are individuals. Once I'm in a good point to get a parrot of my own, I might start by fostering so I can learn more about what it's like to live with one. Who knows, maybe that's how I'll find the bird that's best for me. Thank you to all of the people who helped and gave me advice on my other thread and I am sorry to those who felt I was being disrespectful. Wasn't my intention.

Anyways, what do you guys think of my plan?

 

[SilverSage]

That sounds like the perfect and ideal plan of action.


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[Kentuckienne]

It sounds like pure genius. You'll have a chance to work with lots of different parrots ... You'll get a good exposure to the drudgery of cleaning cages and getting pooped on and bit on ... You'll see the variety of personality of different birds of the same species..

You'll see first hand the result of mistreatment by ignorant, uncaring, or unfit parronts and it will inform all your future interactions with parrots. You'll see the grief and sadness of a parrot who has lost its owner to illness, or age, or other reason and it will inform your future thoughts about committing to a parrot. There is nothing but good that will come out of such an experience. It may be hard, it may bring you to tears and it will be pure gold for your soul. Good on you.

If you do this, would you please make a thread in which to regularly post about the birds you meet and what you learn from them? I would love to hear about your experiences.

 

[Anansi]

Sounds great to me! I haven't seen your other thread, yet, but judging by your plan of action it seems as though you've received great advice. Please keep us updated with lots of pics!

 

[wrench13]

An intellegent and mature plan. Who knows, you may even go onto avian sciences some day!

 

[Scott]

That is an awesome plan, congratulations! Volunteer work at a rescue will place you in the top 10% of people seeking a companion bird.

Much respect, please keep us informed of your experiences and reflections!!

 

[SailBoat]

It sounds like pure genius. You'll have a chance to work with lots of different parrots ... You'll get a good exposure to the drudgery of cleaning cages and getting pooped on and bit on ... You'll see the variety of personality of different birds of the same species..

You'll see first hand the result of mistreatment by ignorant, uncaring, or unfit parronts and it will inform all your future interactions with parrots. You'll see the grief and sadness of a parrot who has lost its owner to illness, or age, or other reason and it will inform your future thoughts about committing to a parrot. There is nothing but good that will come out of such an experience. It may be hard, it may bring you to tears and it will be pure gold for your soul. Good on you.

If you do this, would you please make a thread in which to regularly post about the birds you meet and what you learn from them? I would love to hear about your experiences.

My Friend's Words state this so well that I have cut a section out and change and added a couple!

"You'll see first hand the result of mistreatment by ignorant, uncaring, or unfit Humans and it will alter all your future interactions with parrots. You'll see the grief and sadness of a parrot who has lost its owner to illness, or age, or other reason and it will forever change your future thoughts about committing to a parrot. You will come home and cry deeply at the heartbreaking pain of what you have seen 'that' day. There is nothing but good that will come out of such an experience. It will be hard, it will bring you to tears and it will be pure gold for your soul. Good on you."

On the other side of this experience, you will be forever changed and will come to understand a small part of what others here have /are experienced /experiencing. As stated above, it will be pure gold for your soul.

 

[ZephyrFly]

It's a great plan!

I know some of the comments you've received in your threads have been or seemed a bit harsh but alot of the people on here have worked in rescues or taken in rescue birds. You'll gain a lot of good experience and possibly see yourself why some people are as brutally honest as they've been.

I'm sure you'll find a great bird in time but enjoy having a bit more freedom til then

 

[sonja]

Excellent plan!!
I hope you find that you love volunteering and stick with it even after you adopt. I started volunteering in shelters and rescues 20+ years ago (dogs, parrots and reptiles) and it has been one of the major factors in the course of my life. I think everyone should volunteer for the cause of their choice. You get back more than you give. And make the world just a bit better place.

I would also love to hear your experiences once you start!

And remember, if for some reason your first volunteer experience isn't working for you, find another! The first parrot rescue I worked with was a very bad fit for me, even though they are a perfectly good rescue, so I didn't stay too long. But other organizations have been an absolutely perfect fit.