Would like some advice/ideas

[Thingamagigs]

My partner lost his job.
Now, provided he can get another in the next month or so, everything should be fine and go to plan. If he doesnt... well realistically we should look to move into a duplex/townhouse. Our current rental is too expensive to manage on unemployment (argh the thought of it )
I will of course be heart broken... I doubt I can take a corella to such a situation... and would no doubt lose my deposit and not be able to bring home my baby. Im pondering, if anyone has any idea for a bird with a similar personality to a cockatoo but of a larger size than a GCC which would be a suitable duplex/townhouse bird?

I lived in an apartment where they neighbour had an amazon and alexandrine, among other things... and it was his frogs that irritated me, the birds were quiet. I hope this doesnt happen, but on the off chance it does... what is your recommendation?
Has anyone had success with corellas in duplex/townhouse or apartment situations?

 

[MaraWentz]

I've rented rooms mainly and one actual apartment that was private and owned 3 different Macaws and a goffin cockatoo without a complaint. We did have problems with screaming with our cockatoo towards the end but we also had less time for hernbecause the hubby gotta new job, so that's our fault

 

[Aims]

I have had a Galah and Corella in the past, (separate times) The Galah was quieter and less attention demanding but just as cuddly when you where available, compared to the Corella. He still had his morning and evening calls but they don't last long.

My Ecky is a lovely bird, again has his noisy moments but tends to just chatter to himself throughout the day. He isn't as cuddly as a Galah or Too. but shows his affection my sitting right in your face and preens you gently. He loves kisses but not really into scratches like Too's.

Hope that helps.

 

[Thingamagigs]

yeah I am wondering if I could get away with having a galah in a townhouse.

 

[lene1949]

In Brisbane and surrounds you should be able to find a house for rent for a reasonable price... especially west of Brisbane...

If you're unsure of your living situation, I would suggest you wait and not get another bird, until you're settled... Also bear in mind that the corporate fees are very high and the rules very strict...

I'm live on my own and have looked into town houses, but I found a nice 3 bedroom brick house west of Brisbane. That was nearly 10 years ago... I'm paying $230 per week...

OMG... I'm always so rude!

I'm sorry to hear your partner lost his job...

 

[Thingamagigs]

Well the deposit was already down on the bird... at the time I believed his job stable, he assured me of such. I triple checked, because I was also re-signing the lease for this house for 12 months. So we have to stay here if we can at all manage it.
Believe me... I am not happy about the situation. Pretty pissed off actually. He wasn't fired....

 

[Conuregirl]

i am sorry to hear about your tough situation. i am going through the same thing. my lease just came in and my rent is steep. i love where we live and its so hard moving but i'd love to save money if i could. the neighborhood is great, clean, and safe.

i live in an apartment building with shabby paper thin walls and my birds don't bother anyone. the loudest ones are not placed by the wall shared by a neighbor and away from the front door. i am looking for a corner unit for my next place so there are less neighbors to bother.

good luck to you and your fids! training can do wonders with squawking!

 

[Thingamagigs]

Actually... I was thinking about it and its probably not as bad as I think. We were approved for the governments rental affordability scheme so at the worst we will end up in another similar house in another area. Its just jitters, you know what I mean?
If I already had my baby it wouldnt be something I would be worrying about