Quick question

[cthulhus_minion]

I know this may sound paranoid but, I have an IRN and it would rather be on my girlfriend than me and its got me really scared that if I spend the $800 plus on a CAG it will go to her and take up with her instead of me. It will be a hand fed baby, are my concerns valid or am I just being extremely paranoid?

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[weco]

Hmmmm, I can see your problem, but the only one able to answer your question is your IRN and every companion bird I have met is an independent thinker. If it is any consequence, birds do acclimate fairly easily when relationships are relatively short, so there is probably hope for you & the IRN, should there be other changes.....

Good luck.....

 

[cthulhus_minion]

I messed up my question I want to get a CAG and I'm afraid it will happen again with it. The CAG will be hand fed, the IRN wasn't.

 

[Jlong1989]

Just have her not interact with the CAG or keep it to a minimum and play with him or her more

 

[cthulhus_minion]

Is there any truth to the theory that a female bird likes male owners more and vice versa that a male bird likes a female owner better?

 

[riaria]

Is there any truth to the theory that a female bird likes male owners more and vice versa that a male bird likes a female owner better?

No.

However, some birds may prefer females and some males - for some, due to who raised them (if hand fed), or if they've for example been abused or have negative experiences with one gender in the past.

 

[Grenage]

There will always be that risk, yes. One could take some time off work and be alone with an animal for a week, but there's no guarantee you won't be come #2 when your girlfriend walks through the door.

 

[cthulhus_minion]

Thanks for the input, I may go get a cockatiel after all and see if it happens with it and if it goes well I'll get my African grey. Still know its not a guarantee but it would make me worry less.

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[henpecked]

Your chances would be better if you and your GF would go and visit several young birds. Pick the baby that picks you.

 

[cthulhus_minion]

That's what I'm hoping for is the guy has several to look at.

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