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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
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Location: Canada, Toronto |
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Monday January 22, 2007 11:11 pm |
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Cheeta
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7972
Location: Australia |
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wow, I'm just as shocked as most here. your friend is getting TWO more baby budgies?!?! I find that very distressing for the birds. 
I know I can't talk much (since I have 23 budgies but most are outside in an aviary)... but are you ready to take on responsibility for another two budgies? and why is your friend giving them away anyway? it's sad when birds can't stay in a permanent home. But anyway, I agree wtih Cathy about mum knows best... I know you really do want these birds, but there are many things you have to think about like are you able to keep them in a seperate room as your existing birds for quarantine, meaning not in your room where all your other birds are, and what will you mum think of having birds out of your room? and are you able to cope with the noise of having four budgies together? yes they get very noisy, I should know with six budgies indoor currently.. but two will be going into the aviary as soon as quarantine is over. Will be able to pay for all your birds need should a vet visit should come up. Will you be able to get more toys and buy all food required. all these involves a lot of money. Do you have a job at the moment? if not, will be able to find time to get a job to pay for it? or will you be at school?
I know that you're a great Parront to your birdies. The most important thing is that you need to stay great for yor birdy kiddies. They are all dependent on you. Will bringing another two birdies home affect that? Soemthing for you to think about anyway. |
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Tuesday January 23, 2007 6:11 am |
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Papug
Experienced flier
Joined: 16 May 2005
Posts: 1293
Location: Canada |
Cheekie, I do agree with Cathy, Shirin and Cheeta. Being an adult I have difficulties finding enough time to clean the cages and clean after the birds on daily bases. And I have only 2 small birds.
To be a good pet owner you need to find enough time to spend with each bird daily.
You don't want to get into a conflict with you mom either... |
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Tuesday January 23, 2007 5:36 pm |
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homebird
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Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Posts: 502
Location: Toronto, Canada |
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Hi there
- I hear you when you're talking about getting a new bird -all the excitement - it is a thrill & also contagious. Budgies are adorable too! You know when someone gets something really cool ,,,,,, and then everyone wants one?
I am on a few other bird boards and your excitement to get more birds is very common even for adults and old adults as well. Lately, when i want something, I've been really stepping back to see if it as good a thing for all concerned.
When i was a kid i really put a lot of pressure on my parents to get something. Now I'm a Mom & my son does his job of pestering me for stuff all the time. We have a deal. I listen to many of his scenarios but there comes a time when we may not agree & I have to say that hell will freeze over in my home. I know it is your home too but do you live 24/7 with your birds?  Does your Mom live with them 24/7? If she doesn't enjoy them - should she have to put up with more? In probably less than 8 years you will be off on your own - into a world where you are responsible 100% for yourself & your charges.
Don't forget your Mom is responsible legally & emotionally for you & also for your pets. That may be all she can handle.
Fear for your flock
- if you don't quarantine really well - it only matters if they do harbour a disease  - your birds will all get sick & may die. 
I'm not familiar with the story about the dead bird but that really made me want to respond all the more. I know this is not what you want to hear. I would back away from these birds & put energy into finding them a home with another classmate who may have the potential to be a good caregiver. Or stage a search thru your school for a forever home for them. Your friend seems to fall in the category of someone who only likes pets when they are 'babies' - I'd worry about that & get her to think about it too.  |
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Tuesday January 23, 2007 9:43 pm |
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cheekie_birdy
Experienced flier
Joined: 08 Jul 2006
Posts: 1719
Location: Canada |
ok, I think I said it wrong..
the budgies I might get aren't from the friend who got the 2 new budgies--they're from someone different who doeasnt want them.
My dad said yes, and he's going to convince my mom. My friend (who got the 2 new ones) has a large extra cage that she got for free. I saw it and it's nice and big, I'll clean it first.
I'm getting them in a few months.
I got the name wrong! "Roxy" is actually "Rocko" and Ice isn't alibino--white with a blue belly.
I'll have time for them all. |
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Tuesday January 23, 2007 10:53 pm |
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