boarding my baby for a couple days

[Remy]

I'm going out of town for a couple days, and I don't know if the house I will be visiting is bird friendly, and I don't think they'll let Puck into the San Diego Zoo, so I decided to board him. I put him up at the parrot rescue (they board also). I think it's a better environment (and diet, etc) than the bird store, which is closer to me.

He seemed happy there. I picked a high cage, right under the bright lights he likes so much. I put some of his toys in, and they had other toys and perches in there too. The lady gave him a bowl full of fresh food, birdie bread, nuts, etc, and he immediately started chowing down and purring. He has his pellets too. From his cage he can see a pair of white-bellied caiques, whom seemed very interested in him, and vice versa. He actually jumped on their cage, but I didn't know them, so I took him off immediately. I almost put him in the cage next to them, but it wasn't lit as well. Puck is TINY compared to them! He's only 140 grams, but seems to be meaty and in good health. I think he's just little. His closest neighbors are a grey and I think a senegal. He grew up with an grey, so maybe he'll appreciate that. I think he will definitely appreciate being around all the birdies.

He seemed happy, but however I started having separation anxiety before I even left the store! I miss him now. I will probably call a couple times during the day to check in on him. Luckily, the stay is only a couple days (Wednesday evening through probably sometime on Friday). Hopefully I will have fun on my trip too.

 

[Mayden]

I know how you feel! I can't bare to be separated from my baby. I came over to my parents on tuesday and will be going back friday - I was so anxious for his travel cage getting here in time so he could definitely go with me.

Glad you've found a nice place for him to stay, I'm sure he will be happy with the others, I don't really worry about Merlin when I'm away, but I certainly hate me being away! Hope you enjoy your trip, Puck will be fine!

 

[suebee]

aww all will be fine an lol bet puck won't notice you've gone, as he'll be to wrapped up in his new enviroment, but none the less will be uber glad to see you, when you get back

 

[Remy]

Thanks guys! I knew you'd understand.

From my experience, he doesn't seem to miss me much until the 4th day or so. =P

However, I will request that they put the phone up to him anyway.

 

[suebee]

lol @phone, when my man rings an i put him on speaker nut used to go mental, attacking it etc
now she just fluffs in disapproval

 

[jewels04]

Hopefully you will be able to relax and have fun. We were suppose to take JJ with us on vacation this summer but now my parents said no. I guess either we'll have to stay home or she'll have to be boarded. I'll probably have a similar reaction as you.

Relax and have fun! I'm sure Puck'll be fine and happy to see you when you get home!