Just Can't Do It

[Scott]

The manager Debbie didn't make it easy. She told me she'd make me a good deal.

I've purchased birds over the years from Bird Haven in Escondido, and found persistence of visitation and an obvious bond can alter the selling the price! They made my mom "an offer she couldn't refuse" on a beautiful handfed male Citron some years ago. But, as you know, money isn't the sole consideration!

 

[SoCalWendy]

I love "that" place. The owners are so nice, and the employees are very helpful and knowledgeable. My daughter has her favorite bird there. But there is no way we could make that purchase. But we like to go and a s see her and the other birds and babies.

 

[Scott]

I love "that" place. The owners are so nice, and the employees are very helpful and knowledgeable. My daughter has her favorite bird there. But there is no way we could make that purchase. But we like to go and a s see her and the other birds and babies.

Are you referring to Bird Haven? Owners Mark and Sharon, their employees are very long term; Sandy, Patty, and a few I only recognize on sight. I remember Pierre - worked there for many years and became an attorney.

 

[Kiwibird]

I'm happy right now just having one and my one thinks of himself more as a small feathery human than he does a bird. I'm often *tempted* to bring another one home, but for me, at this point in life, it's just not the right decision. I guess if an abandoned parrot flew in my front door and I simply couldn't pry it off me, I may consider keeping it, but I don't actively look for them

To comment on the original post- why not consider an older bird if you want another one, but your age/their lifespan is of concern. There are 2 at our local shelter over 60 y/o up for adoption right now and I'm sure it's not that uncommon! Given the longevity of these creatures, you needn't bring home a baby that will outlive you. And who knows, Hanzel may like a friend and a senior bird may enjoy watching a young little one run around Just something for consideration

 

[weco]

Goaler, it can work.....I was just over 50 when a work opportunity came along that took me out of the country...sometimes for extended periods of 6 months at a time, but I had the assistance of an excellent bird-sitter who was not live-in but lived down the street.....heck, all the years I've been hanging around here, I was working out of the country, until I started retiring last year, some sixteen years after I started travelling again.....

You'd be surprised at how resilient our feathered friends are, especially given our access to today's video & audio technologies.....

Good luck.....

 

[henpecked]

Went to my feed and toy store today in Clairemont Mesa. Made the usual rounds to all the birds and then went to talk with the B/G macaw. But today she seemed very pleased to hang out with me. Making lots of head shaking gestures and mouthing but not really biting my fingers. Then after about a half hour of this and seeing other birds she finally decided to trust me and stepped up. (could've been the scarlet macaw stepping up made her jealous) .
But I'm almost 50 now and she would have to be willed out to someone and I'm already out of the house so much with my job. As much love and trust as she showed me today I just don't think it would work.
What if? That's always the question right? Then there's hahnzel to consider as well. And the extras like food, cages, toys, cleaning and socializing.
If only...

If a bull frog had wings,,,he wouldn't bump his butt on the ground.If,If,, what to do ?? My .02 worth,,, Being your older,wiser and have parront experience, don't you think you could raise a young macaw right? It's the birds raised by newbies who don't learn until after the fact or impulse buys that need rescue. You know enough to socialize a young bird to be happy with many different folks and situations. Those well behaved birds have no trouble finding good loving homes. Raise it knowing it will have to adjust to life without you. I think well socialized birds can survive us Just my sure to be unpopular thoughts.

 

[goalerjones]

Thanks for all the input guys. Talking about it however brings up more questions...

I'm looking at this from my wife's viewpoint too. She winds up having to be the doggy and birdy momma when I work overnight or on call. Plus if I go back to school it would make her do all the more.

The rescue idea would take care of the age problem. But starting with a relative baby has it's attractiveness too. And the house is already bird-safe.

And the noise of a big guy cannot be overlooked, Hahnzel can make quite a ruckus when she wants to, and she's tiny in comparison.

One fear I have is being overly affectionate towards the new bird and isolating Hahnzel. She's not a starter bird for me by any means and I'm uncertain as to her reaction if I brought home a new flock member.

 

[weco]

OK Goaler, you didn't offer up all the why fors & where have you's in your earlier post, but I can definitely tell you that I had the very same apprehensions when it came time to make two live jumps.....jumping off of towers 250' towers was fun, but there is a different realization when you're a little bit higher off the ground ! ! !

 

[henpecked]

Considering your present companion parrot is a good choice. Many of our pets don't appreciate a new flock member. I see having other birds as an asset to my pet bird but she doesn't feel the same. She's very jealous however she does participate in the flock rituals. Unfortunately not everyone else realizes she's the queen. Even bad interaction is enrichment. a stimulus in an otherwise dull day. Oh we can find excuses not to do many things, but by virtue of your experience you could raise a well socialized parrot who could adapt. I'd prefer for one of my babies to go to someone like you. You don't have to be their forever home but their chance at a good one.Raise them right.

 

[Birdman666]

Thanks for all the input guys. Talking about it however brings up more questions...

I'm looking at this from my wife's viewpoint too. She winds up having to be the doggy and birdy momma when I work overnight or on call. Plus if I go back to school it would make her do all the more.

The rescue idea would take care of the age problem. But starting with a relative baby has it's attractiveness too. And the house is already bird-safe.

And the noise of a big guy cannot be overlooked, Hahnzel can make quite a ruckus when she wants to, and she's tiny in comparison.

One fear I have is being overly affectionate towards the new bird and isolating Hahnzel. She's not a starter bird for me by any means and I'm uncertain as to her reaction if I brought home a new flock member.

THOSE ARE ALL VERY REAL, AND LEGITIMATE CONCERNS. AND THINKING IT THROUGH NOW, RATHER THAN AFTER YOU GET ONE AND FIGURE OUT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM, AS MANY FOLKS DO, IS WISE...

You're the only one who knows what's right in this situation. Do what you think is best. Sometimes one more is one too many...

 

[Birdman666]

OK Goaler, you didn't offer up all the why fors & where have you's in your earlier post, but I can definitely tell you that I had the very same apprehensions when it came time to make two live jumps.....jumping off of towers 250' towers was fun, but there is a different realization when you're a little bit higher off the ground ! ! !

Did I miss something here? Are we talking BASE or Bungee?

Bungee I've done. BASE I don't do. Skydiving, I'm up for pretty much anything.