charlieboy
Jogging around the block
Hi there, I'm new on the forum!
I've had budgies ever since I was a kid, and after the passing of my best bud Cookie I decided to get a cockatiel for a change.
I looked for adoptions to no avail, so I finally opted for a breeder. When I met Charlie, it was love at first sight! He was born on september 13 of 2018 and I got him when he was 3 months and fully weaned a week ago. He has clipped wings but I'll probably let them grow out. Life with him is great!
Only thing I'm a little stressed about is him being bored while I'm at school during the day. I'll definitely spend at least a few hours with him each day, as much as I can! I'm leaving for a week during the holidays though, and my mother will take care of him for me. She's not so keen on letting him spend a lot of time out of his cage but she told me she will let him out when she can. Thankfully, that is an exceptional situation.
I've been wondering if his cage is large enough, too: it is around 28 inches high, 22 inches long and 17 inches wide. He can flap him wings comfortably, at least. Perhaps I'll get him a flight cage one day when I will be able to and when he will be able to fly.
I find it difficult to set up since it is vertical. I have changed the set up since this picture was taken, though, made his stuff more accessible since he's still a young one.
Do you guys have any cage set-up advice? Also how can I prevent my baby from getting bored while I'm away, and how can I make the time I spend with him more quality time? I am trying to train him a bit, but I feel he might still be a bit young.
Charlie is gnawing at my keyboard, so its time for me to go! Thank you guys! See you on the forums
I've had budgies ever since I was a kid, and after the passing of my best bud Cookie I decided to get a cockatiel for a change.
I looked for adoptions to no avail, so I finally opted for a breeder. When I met Charlie, it was love at first sight! He was born on september 13 of 2018 and I got him when he was 3 months and fully weaned a week ago. He has clipped wings but I'll probably let them grow out. Life with him is great!
Only thing I'm a little stressed about is him being bored while I'm at school during the day. I'll definitely spend at least a few hours with him each day, as much as I can! I'm leaving for a week during the holidays though, and my mother will take care of him for me. She's not so keen on letting him spend a lot of time out of his cage but she told me she will let him out when she can. Thankfully, that is an exceptional situation.
I've been wondering if his cage is large enough, too: it is around 28 inches high, 22 inches long and 17 inches wide. He can flap him wings comfortably, at least. Perhaps I'll get him a flight cage one day when I will be able to and when he will be able to fly.
I find it difficult to set up since it is vertical. I have changed the set up since this picture was taken, though, made his stuff more accessible since he's still a young one.
Do you guys have any cage set-up advice? Also how can I prevent my baby from getting bored while I'm away, and how can I make the time I spend with him more quality time? I am trying to train him a bit, but I feel he might still be a bit young.
Charlie is gnawing at my keyboard, so its time for me to go! Thank you guys! See you on the forums