I don’t post much on forums. Y’all, I’m awkward, technologically challenged, and I’m likely doing this wrong (my apologies lol). I hope this isn’t breaking any rules. I was referred to this forum via Reddit.
Okay, I am so lost. My dad passed a few days ago. Below are pics of Max (or MAXI-rowwwww as Pops so endearingly called him) who is his beautiful white-bellied caique. I’ve known Max for 17 years and we have a stellar relationship. He is not ever aggressive with me, though he doesn’t interact well with males. He was always picking at Dad, haha. I grew up with a lot of different birds. However, I never learned all of the ins and outs involved in caring for him day to day. He is also overweight according to the last records that I have from his veterinarian. Dad spoiled all of us with food, so diet tips are quite welcomed. Pops was my best friend.
I’ve tried some Google searching and checked out a few posts on here and on Reddit. Bird folk are so cool! But I’m overwhelmed. I can’t focus. I am so so overwhelmed. I want to do right by my Dad and Max, and I want to make sure I’m not missing anything in regard to his care. I think it’d be a great help to have a one-stop shop for me to reference links to your favorite caique- care resources? Tidbits of advice? Anything and everything is so greatly appreciated.
Another concern that is immediately pressing to me is that I have to transport him from my dad’s house to my own, which is about a 3.5 to 4-hour drive. He already has a carrier that Pops bought him. But I’ve also seen him ride from place to place on my dad’s shoulder, loving life: Not sure which is safer, recommended, or more comfortable for Max.
Thank you all in advance,
Bird Britt
Okay, I am so lost. My dad passed a few days ago. Below are pics of Max (or MAXI-rowwwww as Pops so endearingly called him) who is his beautiful white-bellied caique. I’ve known Max for 17 years and we have a stellar relationship. He is not ever aggressive with me, though he doesn’t interact well with males. He was always picking at Dad, haha. I grew up with a lot of different birds. However, I never learned all of the ins and outs involved in caring for him day to day. He is also overweight according to the last records that I have from his veterinarian. Dad spoiled all of us with food, so diet tips are quite welcomed. Pops was my best friend.
I’ve tried some Google searching and checked out a few posts on here and on Reddit. Bird folk are so cool! But I’m overwhelmed. I can’t focus. I am so so overwhelmed. I want to do right by my Dad and Max, and I want to make sure I’m not missing anything in regard to his care. I think it’d be a great help to have a one-stop shop for me to reference links to your favorite caique- care resources? Tidbits of advice? Anything and everything is so greatly appreciated.
Another concern that is immediately pressing to me is that I have to transport him from my dad’s house to my own, which is about a 3.5 to 4-hour drive. He already has a carrier that Pops bought him. But I’ve also seen him ride from place to place on my dad’s shoulder, loving life: Not sure which is safer, recommended, or more comfortable for Max.
Thank you all in advance,
Bird Britt