Might be getting a GCC, Have a question

[Jere]

Hello, I might be getting a GCC soon and was wondering how much time they need? I move between houses every week and was wondering if someone at the house the bird will be staying at would be able to go and feed/give attention to the bird without any behavior changes etc.

Thanks!

 

[GaleriaGila]

I admire and appreciate your reaching out for advive...
I do worry that your schedule would be rough on a ittlle conure. They're smart and complex and they fall in love and need a lot of your time.
I'll let others comment, but... I would suggest a different pet for you...
Do you like fish? They just need a steady environment, not interaction, as far as I know...

 

[wrench13]

Ditto, sorry my friend, but all parrots need stable relationships with their people. WHy not volunteer at a parrot rescue for awhile, until your lifestyle is a bit more stable and you can build a relationship with one of Gods most intellegent, emotional creatures, which are so very rewarding when done with the parrots needs coming first. Like a human baby. If fact if you think in those teerms , you'll know when you are ready to be a parront ( parrot parent). Thats my honest opinion.

 

[SilverSage]

In all honesty, that sounds like the sort of situation that would mentally and emotionally destroy a parrot. Please choose a pet that doesn't form such deep emotional connections to their human family.


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[Jere]

There would be someone at the house every day of the week, Just not me. They would be able to take care of the bird while im not there correct? People arent home only one or two days of the week and i could find time on those days to come and hang out with him/her on those days.

 

[Jere]

Sorry here is another question, It sounds pretty dumb to me but i thought i should ask anyways? I could possibly get a move able cage and bring the bird between houses... Sounds pretty dumb to me but i don't know...

 

[itzjbean]

Why exactly do you 'move between houses every week'? Could you be more specific? How many hours a day do you work, or go to school? Who exactly would be at the house with the bird?

Please note...
-Moving a bird around houses every week will add a LOT of stress to the bird. Most birds do NOT do well with changes like this so constantly.
-Birds need to spend at least a couple hours OUTSIDE of their cage, and interacted with on a daily basis.
-Conures live 30 + years. What happens when you move out on your own, and you are constantly working or gone...who will care for the bird, then?

Please consider all the responses from other members, too. A low-maintnence pet (like a fish, honestly that's as low key as it gets) would better suit you.

All in all, birds are very much like children. They sort of require you to be home-bound at least several hours a day, so if you are not even home some days, then this will simply not do for a bird.

 

[Jere]

The people that are there when i am not will be able to take the bird out of the cage for an hour or two every day and will be able to feed them etc.

 

[SilverSage]

I don't think you realize how deeply birds bond with their humans. A conure especially is a "pair bond bird." In the wild they would only be away from their mates for a little while during breeding season while one goes to find food; maybe a few hours at a time.

A dog might be perfectly content spending time with whoever Halle a to be home, but a conure needs his human; it would be cruel to leave him for days or a week at a time so often. As for constantly moving him between houses, that would be an enormous amount of stress and likely end up with him being very ill (and thus very expensive and potentially dead).

I'm sorry to say this just really sounds like a terrible lifestyle for a parrot. I'm not saying you wouldn't be a great pet owner, but that your current living situation would be a very bad one to force a parrot into.

I'm not trying to be harsh, but I would be cruel to both you and the bird if I sugar coated it for you. I can say that I'm a breeder myself; no matter how amazing of a person YOU ARE, I would refuse 100% to allow you to take one of my babies home because of the mental and emotional damage that would be done just by the inconsistency. If you truly have your heart set on a parrot, please wait until you have a living situation that is mentally and emotionally safe before bringing one home.


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[bonita]

Dear Jere,
I adopted Paddy my GCC at 2 years old from a shelter where his physical needs were met but he was not socialized or given love. The first time I put my hand in the cage he drew blood. It took ov er a month of constant TLC before Paddy would even let me touch him. Now years later he's a sweetie who flys and lands on my shoulder. GCC are very bright and social birds who would develop bad habits without attention. For the sake of the bird if you can't provide a stable home don't take him. Finches don't like interaction with people as much they would do better in your situation. Best Wishes on your pet search! Bonita

 

[gracebowen]

My guess is he or she is a minor and moves between parents or an adult who has to share house with ex or soon to be ex so the child/ren dont have to move.

 

[SilverSage]

That's what it sounds like to me, too. Unfortunately the reason for the moving won't change how damaging it is for the bird


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