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parrot/bird thread
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awwww i love his floofenchops!
he is the same colour as a cornflower so it’s fitting. his face colour fits with chip xd did you find him a nice cage? is he tame? (sorry for the bombardment of questions. also cute crochet bird!!)
QueenCobra
big boy season
No but I LOVE ducks. I live near a park and there are about six ducks who regularly swim in the pond. Sometimes I feed them frozen peas and they get so excited, quacking up a storm! Once one of the little hens started RUNNING after me on the trail! It was scary, but I laughed at how her big feet slapped against the ground lol.
aww thanks xara!i’ve never had a bird/parrot, but they’ve always seemed like such cool companions to have, and your bird is so adorable! still so happy for you that you finally have one after wanting one for so long.
yeah, he’s my gift of whole 2022!
Bluebellie
Senior Member
I own a bird now. I’ve had him for a while since I was a little kid. I think they are the most beautiful and intelligent creatures.
living his best life
Envy
Crazy Woodwind Lady
I used to own birds, a cockatiel and a budgie. Sadly, both of them passed away (the cockatiel passed away at about 20, the budgie sadly, in the single digit number of years.). I love birds, I think they are adorable! The reason I haven't gotten any since the last passed is because my ears are now sensitive and their squawks hurt my ears.
So... Nowadays I have to appreciate birds from a distance. I like when parrots appear on my social media feeds. Their little faces look so mischievous and it makes me giggle, even though I know they just can't help that their faces look that way. lol
So... Nowadays I have to appreciate birds from a distance. I like when parrots appear on my social media feeds. Their little faces look so mischievous and it makes me giggle, even though I know they just can't help that their faces look that way. lol
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I have a tiel just like Peep! Her name is Paige Marie and also have a heavy pearl pied male named Sonny! (And a turq dilute parrotlet named Roux)hi guys, i know there's a thread for sharing pics of your animals, but i don't think i've seen a single bird pic in it, so hopefully this thread gives you incentive to share pics of your birds, or any birds you might've seeni feel like they are a bit underrated. as you might know i love birds, cockatiels in particular, so i'll start off by sharing my baby
his name is peep! also i hope its okay if i keep posting pics of peep here too lol. i am curious to see what birds people on the forum own or have seen!
i think i’ve seen a picture of paige marie on here somewhere before! such a pretty tiel
CometCatcher
Birb will bring you sweet balloons!
NO BUT SOMEDAY AAA I'M SCREECHING JUST FOUND THIS THREAD I FREAKING LOVE BIRDS
Only reason why I didn't get a parrot and instead got a kitty is because parrots can be quite high maintenance and require a lot of socializing and care, and I'm in a small apartment so I didn't want to keep an unhappy birb. (Also, I hear that most parrots don't make the best pets, since they're not fully domesticated and are like toddlers, but still, so cute). I've also considered getting finches, a dove, or chickens.
I love love birds so much. I wish I could own a pet chickadee if I had my way; but of course, that can't happen LOL.
Only reason why I didn't get a parrot and instead got a kitty is because parrots can be quite high maintenance and require a lot of socializing and care, and I'm in a small apartment so I didn't want to keep an unhappy birb. (Also, I hear that most parrots don't make the best pets, since they're not fully domesticated and are like toddlers, but still, so cute). I've also considered getting finches, a dove, or chickens.
I love love birds so much. I wish I could own a pet chickadee if I had my way; but of course, that can't happen LOL.
Belle T
head thoughts, no empty
I don't think the size of your apartment should matter as long as it gets to come out of its cage regularly and interact with you and whoever else may live in your home. More pertinently, birds of all species are very loud creatures. If you're the type of person who likes to sleep until noon, you can kiss those days goodbye. And if you have neighbors that are sensitive to the noises coming from your apartment, then a bird might not be the right pet for you at this time. It took me a while to get used to the noise that mine would make at the crack of down every morning. I'm not trying to dissuade you, of course. Just saying, it's definitely a big consideration compared to a dog or a cat.
yay happy to see another chickadee enthusiast here! they used to be my favorite bird, with their little bandit caps
i live in a small apartment too! as belle t said, it really depends on what you can provide them. big cage, toys, time, health checkups, another companion if you work longer… it’s different from a dog or cat since theyre delicate creatures and require specific care, but it’s something you can get used to.
i subvert the whole serenading at 6am thing with little black out blinds i can stick onto my window, and a blanket over the cage to prevent night frights. i take off the blinds when they’ve gotten enough sleep, it’s the only way they’ll get their 12 hours
i do think its great that you hold back on getting one cause you feel you can’t provide an adequate environment! so many bad owners dont even take that stuff into consideration. but, i know sometimes it’ll never feel like the right time, you’ll just have to trust your gut. im sure once you get birdies they’ll be well cared for!
Belle T
head thoughts, no empty
My bird does not care for blackout curtains or a blanket over its cage or anything of the sort. It will sing when it bloody well wants to, and you will listen to it.i subvert the whole serenading at 6am thing with little black out blinds i can stick onto my window, and a blanket over the cage to prevent night frights. i take off the blinds when they’ve gotten enough sleep, it’s the only way they’ll get their 12 hours
CometCatcher
Birb will bring you sweet balloons!
Yeah, I don't think my schedule/capacity now is conducive to owning a bird (especially since I do now have a kitty), but I am definitely considering it in the future. Ideally I would like to give them an aviary and lots of room to fly, which is why I think about the size of my place. Mostly, though, my current apartment complex doesn't allow birds. LAME.yay happy to see another chickadee enthusiast here! they used to be my favorite bird, with their little bandit caps
i live in a small apartment too! as belle t said, it really depends on what you can provide them. big cage, toys, time, health checkups, another companion if you work longer… it’s different from a dog or cat since theyre delicate creatures and require specific care, but it’s something you can get used to.
i subvert the whole serenading at 6am thing with little black out blinds i can stick onto my window, and a blanket over the cage to prevent night frights. i take off the blinds when they’ve gotten enough sleep, it’s the only way they’ll get their 12 hours
i do think its great that you hold back on getting one cause you feel you can’t provide an adequate environment! so many bad owners dont even take that stuff into consideration. but, i know sometimes it’ll never feel like the right time, you’ll just have to trust your gut. im sure once you get birdies they’ll be well cared for!
I love watching cute birb videos and birding in my free time to make up for it. Still getting my daily doses of birb!
