Will this be OK for a new baby bird?

[Stitchthestitch]

I've taken the day off to go get my new bird on the 4th March, but I'm back in work on the Thursday and Friday, then off for the weekend, will this be OK for my new bird? I can make it so I finish earlier than normal the days I am working.


I'm having a bit of a worry over it haha I don't want to do anything wrong In the first few days.

 

[itzjbean]

No, I'm afraid if you have to leave your bird for work at all your bird will not like you!!!




….JUS KDIDING!

Almost all of us must leave home to go to work during the week, and as long as your baby bird is weaned properly (eating on its own) your bird should adjust fine to being home alone during the day while you're at work. Make sure other pets are kept away, make sure the bird has a sturdy, roomy cage filled with lots of fun toys to play with and several perches to stand on that it will be comfortable when you are gone. It should be kept in a cage when you are leaving and cannot watch it, with food and water available all day so it can eat. Keep its surroundings quiet but not super dark, they need light and to be on a schedule they know what to expect daily.

 

[Stitchthestitch]

I guess I was just having a little bit of a wobble hahaha its so exciting and scary at the same time. I don't have any other pets so I don't need to worry about that. My new bird will have plenty of toys and new perches.

 

[charmedbyekkie]

Do make absolutely sure he is fully weaned. Many young birds regress a little upon sudden change (like moving to a new home). Be warned that he may cry for what some Australians call a sooky feed. Basically, he'll do his baby cry and ask for formula. It's alright to give formula if you know how to.

 

[1oldparroter]

In my opinion it would probably be better to arrange to get off early, to get the bird. Hopefully you will have it's cage set up near where you will spend most of your "off" time for the next few weeks. You need to be close and let the bird acclimate to your presence. Handling the bird is so individual a thing. For trust though it wouldn't hurt to get right into pointer training and discovery of his treats. There are all sorts of favorites and they all have a + / - fat or sugar problem. Start with a pack of something small. Remember, you are going to be generous. Time and Patience AND Constance are the keys. jh

 

[Stitchthestitch]

The breeder has said he doesn't let them go unless they are fully weaned and eating independently.

I can arrange getting off work early and and my hubby can be home earlier than me too.

The cage is going in my living room and we are rearranging everything so I can have a chair next to my new baby so I can read and talk to him/her and get them used to me.

I was chatting to the breeder and I brought up toys, and he advised me not to put any toys in the cage for the first couple of days and gradually introduce them one at a time. I really don't like the thought of popping my new baby into a toy less cage especially if I'm going to be out at work! What do you guys think? Should I do as the breeder advises or should I go with my gut and put some toys in there?

Edit to add : the reason the breeder suggested no toys was because the bird won't know "my" toys in comparison to "their" toys, and therefore it may terrify the bird

 

[Cagzo]

Spend as much time as you can talking quietly to your bird, I found this helped a lot to bond with her. Kept saying her name and asking if she was a good girl. When she learned step up,I still talk quietly to her when shes on my finger or shoulder.
Have you got a name for it yet? Its lovely when they know their name and respond.
Good Luck on the 4th!

 

[Stitchthestitch]

I don't have a name yet, I want to meet my baby before I name him/her