Chikoo
New member
- Jul 17, 2012
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- Parrots
- Chikoo (female Eclectus, 4yrs)
Rumi (male Eclectus, 12yrs)
Dear bird owners and forum friends, this will be among one of my last posts. I am sadly looking for a new home for Rumi and Chikoo, my eclectus parrots. I am looking for the best home for them. I want them to have an owner who can be with them, is willing to take care of them, feed them the proper diet, and I mostly hope that they can find a great outdoor aviary type circumstance.
When I first acquired Chikoo, I had no idea what I was getting into. I quickly learned everything I needed to, and in no time, became very well-educated on eclectus parrots. Within a few months, I acquired Rumi, my second eclectus parrot. I never imagined that birds could make such loving and sweet companions, and that they could interact with humans in the manner that they have with me and my wife. Everyday when I handle them, their calm demeanour and easefulness in human company continues to astonish me.
I have loved these birds very much, and cared for them very well. But I honestly have been stressed trying to care for them amidst all of my other life-responsibilities. It has finally gotten to the point where I have had to acknowledge that it is not worth it anymore to put out the level of energy and attention that I have been for them. My wife and I also leave home for 6 weeks out of the year, and I have never figured out who or how the birds will be taken care of in our absence. Unfortunately, it is not as simple as taking care of a dog, who you feed dry food to, and take out for a walk, and play with for a while. It requires so much more that it is not even remotely comparable.
Overall, my wife and I are leading busy lives that require more mobility and flexibility than the birds currently allow for. Our lives are also too full as it is, without the added responsibility of the birds.
For all these reasons, I have had to search for a new home for the birds. If I don't find a good home for the birds, then I will keep them until I do. This has been hard for me and a difficult decision to make. Obviously, I have become attached to the birds, and now it seems like every little thing they do is even sweeter than I remember. I even find myself thinking of ways to justify keeping them, but deep down I know have to face the realities that it is better for them to find a new home and loving owner.
My advice to all potential bird owners is to deeply consider getting birds. I had no idea what I was getting into, but once I did, I gladly accepted, and only wanted to provide the best care I could for them. I could easily have lessened my stress and just fed them dry pellets twice a day, and kept them caged, but that simply is not right. What it really takes to provide these beautiful beings with an honorable circumstance in captivity is more than you think. But it is every bit as rewarding for those who are able to happily manage doing this. For me, it has simply become too stressful amidst everything else.
With that, I am having to say goodbye to my beautiful birdies. I have enjoyed interacting with everyone here, reading all the funny birdy stories, and birdy problems, and everything else in between. I wish everyone the best, and also want to say that Sodakat's postings demonstrate the best knowledge and experience on this eclectus forum that I have seen, so everyone should take her words seriously!
When I first acquired Chikoo, I had no idea what I was getting into. I quickly learned everything I needed to, and in no time, became very well-educated on eclectus parrots. Within a few months, I acquired Rumi, my second eclectus parrot. I never imagined that birds could make such loving and sweet companions, and that they could interact with humans in the manner that they have with me and my wife. Everyday when I handle them, their calm demeanour and easefulness in human company continues to astonish me.
I have loved these birds very much, and cared for them very well. But I honestly have been stressed trying to care for them amidst all of my other life-responsibilities. It has finally gotten to the point where I have had to acknowledge that it is not worth it anymore to put out the level of energy and attention that I have been for them. My wife and I also leave home for 6 weeks out of the year, and I have never figured out who or how the birds will be taken care of in our absence. Unfortunately, it is not as simple as taking care of a dog, who you feed dry food to, and take out for a walk, and play with for a while. It requires so much more that it is not even remotely comparable.
Overall, my wife and I are leading busy lives that require more mobility and flexibility than the birds currently allow for. Our lives are also too full as it is, without the added responsibility of the birds.
For all these reasons, I have had to search for a new home for the birds. If I don't find a good home for the birds, then I will keep them until I do. This has been hard for me and a difficult decision to make. Obviously, I have become attached to the birds, and now it seems like every little thing they do is even sweeter than I remember. I even find myself thinking of ways to justify keeping them, but deep down I know have to face the realities that it is better for them to find a new home and loving owner.
My advice to all potential bird owners is to deeply consider getting birds. I had no idea what I was getting into, but once I did, I gladly accepted, and only wanted to provide the best care I could for them. I could easily have lessened my stress and just fed them dry pellets twice a day, and kept them caged, but that simply is not right. What it really takes to provide these beautiful beings with an honorable circumstance in captivity is more than you think. But it is every bit as rewarding for those who are able to happily manage doing this. For me, it has simply become too stressful amidst everything else.
With that, I am having to say goodbye to my beautiful birdies. I have enjoyed interacting with everyone here, reading all the funny birdy stories, and birdy problems, and everything else in between. I wish everyone the best, and also want to say that Sodakat's postings demonstrate the best knowledge and experience on this eclectus forum that I have seen, so everyone should take her words seriously!
