How to convince your mom to let u have a green cheek

[gccgirl]

i need lots of help. my dad joked about me wanting a green cheek conure so we could bake it for thanksgiving [SO NOT TRUE!!] but she didnt take it seriously. My dad is willing to help. I want it for my bday in May. PLEASE dont tell me to get good grades, do my chores, care for all of my pets i do that. ive gotton straight As for a long time. I do all of my chores and feed my non fids and Cotton. I WILL DO ANYTHING FOR THIS ONE BIRD!!!!!!

 

[gccgirl]

Convincing mom won't be easy I had to do a presentation
for a PARAKEET!

 

[Sherry]

I would just come out and ask our mom what it would take for you to get one. Oh and bring flowers and chocolate.

 

[weco]

It really sounds like you are already doing all the right things......

I don't think there is anything that any of us could tell you that would help you out, when you already have one of your best friends on your side.....

One thing that you might do is to is write a presentation on how caring for a green cheek conure will help you better understand the needs of all those beings under your stewardship.....if you do the research & write the paper on that basis I think you will find the readers who you will be trying to impress, will be pretty impressed.....

Good luck

 

[gccgirl]

at sherry lol i do think asking is a good solution

at weco ya presentations work a great deal it how I got Cotton too! Maybe it will work on green cheeks!

 

[Peeko]

Whenever I wanted a pet, I knew I had to research their care, lifespan, etc thoroughly and know exactly what I was committing to before my parents would consider letting me get a pet. I think making some sort of presentation on a green cheek is a great idea - it would show your parents that you've looked into everything, and you're confident that you'll be able to care for one properly. Sometimes though, parents just say no, and you have to accept that :/ Good luck though! Green cheeks are wonderful little birds.

 

[gccgirl]

thanks peeko i will try i am currently writing a presentation for a green cheek. They sound awesome! I have done a lot of research and i am defidently not the person who takes no for an answer! My parents said no to Cotton but i persisted and it worked!!!

 

[gccgirl]

A&E Dome-top Bird Cage with Stand in Sandstone
If I get a green cheek will this cage be big enough?

 

[gccgirl]

How do u post links on here???

 

[Featheredsamurai]

It can be hard convincing parents to be willing to get another pet. Try to think of it from their point of view, another pet is another thing to buy food for, expensive vet visits, and something they need to buy toys for. What do they think when you take cotton in for a yearly check up? Are they willing to double that price?

Talk to your mom about it, tell her you want a GGC and why.

 

[gccgirl]

well copperarabian we have a vet friend and we only take our pets if they r sick. So far i havent taken Cotton in cuz she hasnt been sick. I pay for the food and stuff.

 

[gccgirl]

please check out my thread names for green cheeks

 

[gccgirl]

we dont take our pets to a vet unless it is sick or grooming for our dogs. I dont think id be able to afford it:[

 

[Birdlover11]

My mom is REALLY strict about pets, she in fact hates dogs,cats,and small animals. So how did I get my mom to let me have TWO parakeets ? Well, I said ,

" Mommy, I have been thinking about parakeets. I want a companion that would help me with the stress of school homework, and the expectations of me in my academic career. I have read about care, behavior, and training. I have read countless articles . I believe in myself that I would be able to take care of a living soul by myself. I truly promise you that I will provide the necessary care and spoil him to the end. I will earn my OWN money . So, can I ? "

I know, very mushy . But it impressed my parants , saying that an eleven year old said all of this. What age are you ? How strict is your mom and has any animal died in your care ? You will have to do at LEAST monthly vet visits. A bird hides sign if illness, when it is laying on the ground, or heavily sick it is usually too late .

 

[gccgirl]

Good I just contacted a breeder waiting to hear back. I'll try that technique! My parents aren't that strict but mom doesn't want birds in the house. My parents don't want to but we know most of the early sickness signs. Funny story my Keet attacked my iPod then flew to her cage!

 

[Featheredsamurai]

gccgirl
well copperarabian we have a vet friend and we only take our pets if they r sick. So far i havent taken Cotton in cuz she hasnt been sick. I pay for the food and stuff.

Did you at least take cotton in for a exam when you first got her? And is your friend a certified avian vet?

You will have to do at LEAST monthly vet visits. A bird hides sign if illness, when it is laying on the ground, or heavily sick it is usually too late .

You take your bird in for monthly visits? Good for you. I could never afford that XD My plan is to take Rosie in twice a year until she has more feather dust, then do one check up a year. If she is sick or injured, or something seems off she'll go in too(duh lol).

 

[gccgirl]

Well when I got her at petsmart they confirmed she was healthy and no I could never affor monthly vet visits either! I dunno if he's an avian vet I think he's mostly dogs and cats but there is always petsmart!
@ everyone thanks for ur tips I typed up a presentation and Ill ask what I can do to let her let me have one I will do this in mis march probably!

 

[Akraya]

At the end of the day you might just have to respect your mother's decision.

But if you are determined there are a few things to keep in mind while you explain the pros AND cons to your mum:
* their dietry needs - pellets, vegetables, fruits, seeds just about everyday
* they need at least yearly checkups with an avian vet - general health check, blood tests to determine a base line for health
* training and exercise, they're very intelligent
* they can destroy a lot of things - jewellery, furniture, paper, power cords, anything and everything within their reach
* they are very messy, they throw their food around
* they can be very loud, they do scream from time to time just for fun
* they are prone to being nippy, in my experience they learn how to hurt you if you annoy them eg Misha and Guapo both know the best way to bite a person is to pinch, twist then pull your skin, they haven't done this to me in a long time but believe me it hurts!
* they live for a long time 25-30yrs, I'm pressuming you're rather young, do your future plans accommodate for a parrot? holidays, college, love etc.

I'm not trying to be negative, mean or anything of the sort, I just believe in being fully aware of what this kind of decision entails, I know how easy it is to be swept up in the excitement! You also need to think of how your parrot will affect you family while you're living with them, are they prepared to put up with this list of downsides?

I hope this helps you to gain some perspective, and good luck to you =)

 

[Featheredsamurai]

Well when I got her at petsmart they confirmed she was healthy and no I could never affor monthly vet visits either! I dunno if he's an avian vet I think he's mostly dogs and cats but there is always petsmart!
@ everyone thanks for ur tips I typed up a presentation and Ill ask what I can do to let her let me have one I will do this in mis march probably!

I used to work at petsmart, and only our larger parrots(lovebirds, cockatiels, conures) were checked for beak and feather and other dangerous diseases. The parakeets are shipped in and only LOOK healthy. Unless the bird is injured or becomes sick and is later taken to the vet, but then the bird is put back into a contaminated area. Petsmart guarantee's that they will sell you a healthy bird because of anything happens within the warranty they will replace your bird. Even birds from the best of breeders should still be taken to the vet when they arrive at a new home for a full check up.

This isn't directed at you, it's just my own rant lol

While working at petsmart it frustrated me to no end that whenever I sold a parakeet that bird would most likely not get a vet check up. Many parents come and buy a cheap little bird for their begging children(usually young elementary students) when in reality that is a $200+ bird. One parent seemed to take everything I said to heart and was great, I later found out 2 weeks later when she brought back the dead parakeet, that was never seen by a vet, that it was their third try. The daughter told me 3 days after they bought the bird that it was already standing on her hand, this is after I specifically told her to leave him alone for a week to settle in. I'm pretty sure her poor birds died of heart attacks *cry*. I told them I wouldn't sell them another bird.

 

[gccgirl]

at akayra how much would all that cost?? I am young and on all the holidays allowed like Christmas, I am allowed to take my birds downstairs. About college wont be goin there for about 10 yrs i am only ten but have done about a years worth of gcc research. Either i will find a bird-friendly college or do one close to home so i dont have to have a room and go home to pay attention to it!!