Hi all!
I have been considering getting a larger bird for many months, and I have narrowed it down to either blue and gold macaw or eclectus, and I think I would rather a blue and gold macaw. I have done my research and have been talking with many different breeders and sellers, and I think I have found the one. I have the space available for the bird, a room in the house and an aviary outside, and I should hopefully the time for it as well. I am graduating from high school this month and sitting exams soon, and I will have the time available and I will be prepared for a macaw after the exams are done. The seller I am talking with said they would hold the macaw until that time too.
I am convinced that I will remain dedicated and committed to this new bird as I have with my current ones (cockatiels, quails and pigeons) but my family makes me doubt myself. They are fine with a macaw and will let me get one if I wish, but they doubt that I will have the time to take care of it. I am planning on going to university next year while living at the same house for the next few years, but then I can't imagine my life after that, and I know macaws are a big, life-long commitment. I know I will always care for my birds the best I can, and I wonder that if my best will be enough for the macaw?
So in summary, I wonder if I will be able to handle a macaw while going to uni. I'm not the type to go out with friends all the time (especially not now with COVID) so I spend my free time by myself or with my birds. Money shouldn't be a big problem.
What do you think? Is it responsible to have a macaw as a student? Responses very much appreciated.
I have been considering getting a larger bird for many months, and I have narrowed it down to either blue and gold macaw or eclectus, and I think I would rather a blue and gold macaw. I have done my research and have been talking with many different breeders and sellers, and I think I have found the one. I have the space available for the bird, a room in the house and an aviary outside, and I should hopefully the time for it as well. I am graduating from high school this month and sitting exams soon, and I will have the time available and I will be prepared for a macaw after the exams are done. The seller I am talking with said they would hold the macaw until that time too.
I am convinced that I will remain dedicated and committed to this new bird as I have with my current ones (cockatiels, quails and pigeons) but my family makes me doubt myself. They are fine with a macaw and will let me get one if I wish, but they doubt that I will have the time to take care of it. I am planning on going to university next year while living at the same house for the next few years, but then I can't imagine my life after that, and I know macaws are a big, life-long commitment. I know I will always care for my birds the best I can, and I wonder that if my best will be enough for the macaw?
So in summary, I wonder if I will be able to handle a macaw while going to uni. I'm not the type to go out with friends all the time (especially not now with COVID) so I spend my free time by myself or with my birds. Money shouldn't be a big problem.
What do you think? Is it responsible to have a macaw as a student? Responses very much appreciated.