snipergirl
New member
Hello everyone! Great to be here.
I had a lovebird who recently passed (July 2023) that I loved very much. I was lucky to have him for 6.5years. I have now finally mentally cleared myself to go looking for a bird again this last weekend. My birdhouse (where I got my lovebird from and used to board him) has been gracious enough to let me play with different birds to see how they are and the difference in behaviour/quirks.
With my lovebird, we used to cuddle and hang out in bed, go for drives, (I would take him anywhere that I could possibly carry him) I took him to the beach and down to the Keys. He loved walking thought Home Depot (especially the garden area). We would go walking in my community after I got home from work, once it wasn't too hot or raining. He was a great co-pilot. I am looking to do this again with my new bird.
(A background on my lifestyle: I work 7am-330pm Mon-Fri, single person household, townhouse/condo)
I have found myself gravitating towards a pineapple (green cheek) conure, but in doing research they seem to be more prone to plucking when compared to the rest of the small bird family. I also noticed that he was a bit nippy, but not noticeably aggressive (understandable as he is not used to me, my lovebird was the same way in the beginning).
I am trying to stay small (I live in a condo) as I assume bigger birds=bigger noise, and also a bigger bite! However, I have also been considering an 8 year old eclectus, who's parents are retired and looking to spend out their days traveling. I was thinking more along the lines of giving him a 2nd chance at a home. I, however do not have any eclectus experience (only small birds), and in doing research I have noted that they have a longer digestive tract, among other important factors.
Ultimately, I am trying to figure out the best choice for my lifestyle and also what is fair for whichever bird that I am lucky to bring home. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!
Best regards.
I had a lovebird who recently passed (July 2023) that I loved very much. I was lucky to have him for 6.5years. I have now finally mentally cleared myself to go looking for a bird again this last weekend. My birdhouse (where I got my lovebird from and used to board him) has been gracious enough to let me play with different birds to see how they are and the difference in behaviour/quirks.
With my lovebird, we used to cuddle and hang out in bed, go for drives, (I would take him anywhere that I could possibly carry him) I took him to the beach and down to the Keys. He loved walking thought Home Depot (especially the garden area). We would go walking in my community after I got home from work, once it wasn't too hot or raining. He was a great co-pilot. I am looking to do this again with my new bird.
(A background on my lifestyle: I work 7am-330pm Mon-Fri, single person household, townhouse/condo)
I have found myself gravitating towards a pineapple (green cheek) conure, but in doing research they seem to be more prone to plucking when compared to the rest of the small bird family. I also noticed that he was a bit nippy, but not noticeably aggressive (understandable as he is not used to me, my lovebird was the same way in the beginning).
I am trying to stay small (I live in a condo) as I assume bigger birds=bigger noise, and also a bigger bite! However, I have also been considering an 8 year old eclectus, who's parents are retired and looking to spend out their days traveling. I was thinking more along the lines of giving him a 2nd chance at a home. I, however do not have any eclectus experience (only small birds), and in doing research I have noted that they have a longer digestive tract, among other important factors.
Ultimately, I am trying to figure out the best choice for my lifestyle and also what is fair for whichever bird that I am lucky to bring home. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!
Best regards.