Parrot and building works

[KyleFZ6]

Hi guys

I'm currently looking into getting a parrot, I'm still very much in the "researching" phase but I'm leaning towards a Green Cheeked Conure.

One thing I'm thinking about is that I'm looking to get a new kitchen in September/October time... I'm planning on keeping the parrot in a seperate room during this but there will very likely be banging, sawing, hammering and the voices of unknown men in the house.

Do you think I should wait until after the work?

I grew up with a Labrador who was literally petrified of any slightly loud noises so I think im still scarred from that! I've been very mindful of animals and loud noises ever since.

 

[noodles123]

Please read my responses to the OPs in the following threads. Some are long, but there is a lot people don't know about parrots and these try to touch on many of those issues:
Absolutely wait until all remodeling is done, use only no VOC paint and ensure that you provide many months for off-gassing of VOCs--- make sure all appliances are PTFE/PFOA/PFC and Teflon free.

Parrots are EXTREMELY loud compared to Labradors (And require so much more time/work)... for real.... Even the quieter ones. They are by far one of the most difficult pets to own (as our homes are not the safest and they are just so unnatural/filled with dangers etc etc). These guys are flock animals and their calls are designed to be heard for long distances (because they fly 20-40 miles a day in the wild). Having a parrot is a lot like having a very noisy and complicated todler than can draw blood, and is much louder...You have to be their flock and their behavior is far less intuitive than that or a dog or cat. Also, all babies are sweet but they do change a lot at sexual maturity, so just because a baby lets you handle him/her and is sweet, it does not stay that simple. Thing about a human baby vs a 16-year-old and all of the preference changes/attitude changes/hormones..the same is true of baby birds vs adults. Baby behavior is not a predictor of adult personality...and babies are also much quieter than adults.


http://www.parrotforums.com/new-mem...need-plan-schedule-my-green-cheek-conure.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/new-members-welcome/90121-soon-first-time-sun-conure-owner.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/questions-answers/89733-new-parront-here-biting.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/general...change-after-getting-your-first-big-bird.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/caiques/89726-can-i-get-1-caique-if-i-work.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/questions-answers/89863-thinking-getting-cockatiel.html <-- see videos and responses

 

[Flboy]

Hi guys?.
I grew up with a Labrador who was literally petrified of any slightly loud noises so I think im still scarred from that! I've been very mindful of animals and loud noises ever since.

Hi! Not scarred, sensitive or empathetic! Truly, a blessing!
I would consider holding off! A kitchen makeover involves a multitude of airborne risks! And as you pointed out, noise! Lots!

 

[Jules_]

Defiantly hold off on the conure until your home reno is complete