Hello!
I'm totally new to this forum. The reason why I created this account is to get a more comprehensive view from the community regarding getting a pet bird. I have been considering this for a few years now, with careful consideration. If I get a bird, I plan on keeping it for life. I wouldn't have the heart to part with an animal once bonded.
I want your opinions about what bird to go for, taking my current living- and occupation situation in mind. I want to make sure I can care for the bird in accorande to its needs. I wouldn't be against getting a pair of birds simultaniusly or successivly depending on what is most beneficial for the bird species in question.
Circumstances:
I currently live in a 75 sqm (800 square feet) apartment (2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen bathroom, hallway, balcony) in a quiet neighbourhood with a small park a one minute walk away. The apartment is fairly well sound insulated and can definitely fit a cage 2x2x2 meters, maybe even 2x3x2 meters. There is aqequate indoor lighting and temperature control. I can add humidity control as needed. The home contains a fair bit of electronics and cables in the living room and in one of the bedrooms. The living room has a large fabric sofa and a plush carpet on a wooden floor.
I work a regular job and will be away 08-17 during the week and usually be home most hours on weekends. The job is well payed and I will be working there for the rest of my career. I am currently living alone and economy isn't an issue for me considering savings and job safety.
Requirements:
The reason why I want a bird instead of any other "pet" is their social and cognitive intelligence as well as their ability of verbal and non-verbal communication. I guess I'm looking for a companion, rather than a typical "pet". I'm mostly fascinated by the Grey Parrot, the Cockatoo and the Cockatiel, not to mention the Black Raven (which I'm aware is a wild bird and not a pet). I would like my home not to be chewed to bits but Im willing to "parrot-proof" it as much as neccessary. I would like to be able to (one day) have an "open cage policy" when I'm at home so the bird/s can be more free and return the cage at will. I'm aware that potty training a bird isn't really a thing in the sense of the word, but a bird with regular empying habits, longer "cloacae time" or with the ability to "poop on command" after training is preferable.
So basically, I would like a highly intelligent bird with vocal abilities that is a least moderatly social and don't risk getting depressed being alone for 9 hours a day, 5 days a week. I hope that it comes across clearly that this is not a sponanteous desicion or impulse, and that I'm keen about the animals well-being. Since I only plan on getting this/these bird/s companions once, and no others over time, I kindly dismiss recommendations about "starting birds" or "beginner birds".
Thank you very much for your input!
I'm totally new to this forum. The reason why I created this account is to get a more comprehensive view from the community regarding getting a pet bird. I have been considering this for a few years now, with careful consideration. If I get a bird, I plan on keeping it for life. I wouldn't have the heart to part with an animal once bonded.
I want your opinions about what bird to go for, taking my current living- and occupation situation in mind. I want to make sure I can care for the bird in accorande to its needs. I wouldn't be against getting a pair of birds simultaniusly or successivly depending on what is most beneficial for the bird species in question.
Circumstances:
I currently live in a 75 sqm (800 square feet) apartment (2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen bathroom, hallway, balcony) in a quiet neighbourhood with a small park a one minute walk away. The apartment is fairly well sound insulated and can definitely fit a cage 2x2x2 meters, maybe even 2x3x2 meters. There is aqequate indoor lighting and temperature control. I can add humidity control as needed. The home contains a fair bit of electronics and cables in the living room and in one of the bedrooms. The living room has a large fabric sofa and a plush carpet on a wooden floor.
I work a regular job and will be away 08-17 during the week and usually be home most hours on weekends. The job is well payed and I will be working there for the rest of my career. I am currently living alone and economy isn't an issue for me considering savings and job safety.
Requirements:
The reason why I want a bird instead of any other "pet" is their social and cognitive intelligence as well as their ability of verbal and non-verbal communication. I guess I'm looking for a companion, rather than a typical "pet". I'm mostly fascinated by the Grey Parrot, the Cockatoo and the Cockatiel, not to mention the Black Raven (which I'm aware is a wild bird and not a pet). I would like my home not to be chewed to bits but Im willing to "parrot-proof" it as much as neccessary. I would like to be able to (one day) have an "open cage policy" when I'm at home so the bird/s can be more free and return the cage at will. I'm aware that potty training a bird isn't really a thing in the sense of the word, but a bird with regular empying habits, longer "cloacae time" or with the ability to "poop on command" after training is preferable.
So basically, I would like a highly intelligent bird with vocal abilities that is a least moderatly social and don't risk getting depressed being alone for 9 hours a day, 5 days a week. I hope that it comes across clearly that this is not a sponanteous desicion or impulse, and that I'm keen about the animals well-being. Since I only plan on getting this/these bird/s companions once, and no others over time, I kindly dismiss recommendations about "starting birds" or "beginner birds".
Thank you very much for your input!