Someone tell me no..

[Miss Annamarie]

I swore off little birds even before Fish and Maple, and I broke that rule twice with them. I wanted to possibly save for a baby CAG within the next 2 or 3 years (or sooner if im able, my house is not a home without a bird), or if the right rescue bird came along, though Im hesitant. I love giving them safe and loving homes but River and Maple really got me.

I told myself last week starting a small part time job at my favourite birdstore that I wouldn't bring anyone home for minimum 6ish months.

Enter this little guy, he came in with a clutch on my first day and i swear we instantly had something. From day one he'd waddle to the front of their cage alone without their siblings to say hi to me, and if I'm in the room when they're being fed, he'll ignore the food and waddle out of the little container and walk to the end of counter where I'm at. I carry him around with me while I clean cages or check customers out and I think im letting myself get too attached. It's only been a week and all his siblings already have holds on them but not him. I'm trying to convince myself its not a sign. Everytime someone tried to put a hold on a baby cockatiel i was watching them choose with baited breath secretly hoping no one would choose him all week. He wouldn't even be ready for several weeks but I've really convinced myself its not time for a new bird. I didnt even know such young little babies could have so much personality.

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[Miss Annamarie]

I need convincing to or to not cause I'm so stuck in the middle, but I feel like it should be a no, but my lord this little guy

 

[Finchbreed]

1. Do you have the space for more birds?
2. Do you have the time for more birds?
3. Is the bird going to be better off?
4. Is this about the bird or you?
Once you answer these questions you will know the right answer.

 

[Miss Annamarie]

1. Do you have the space for more birds?
2. Do you have the time for more birds?
3. Is the bird going to be better off?
4. Is this about the bird or you?
Once you answer these questions you will know the right answer.

Yes as no birds live with me currently
Definitely, and it feels empty without one in my home
Who knows what type of home he'd go to. So most likely yes, I'd die if he went to a breeder, he needs to be a pet
Me, but I dont know why I feel like it's not the time for another bird right now, I've been trying to be a lot less impulsive with things so maybe this is me trying to convince myself this is me being impulsive and to let him go? Im not sure I think about him all the time

 

[T. gillii]

Well.. if you need convincing... DO IT! I forgot how fantastic cockatiels are until we got my boy. He is just excellent. This little guy came into your life for a reason.

 

[Mizzely]

If you don't feel like you're ready, in what ways? Is it going to negatively affect you and/or the bird?

Sometimes the universe sends me the listing of an animal that would be perfect for my household. However, there's so many factors that unfortunately make that not really plausible currently. Time, money, mental health.... So I have to regrettably say no.

 

[Miss Annamarie]

If you don't feel like you're ready, in what ways? Is it going to negatively affect you and/or the bird?

Sometimes the universe sends me the listing of an animal that would be perfect for my household. However, there's so many factors that unfortunately make that not really plausible currently. Time, money, mental health.... So I have to regrettably say no.

I'm not entirely sure why I think its not time. Financially things are okay, timewise is definitely okay, and my mental health had never been better in my 23 years on this earth lol.
I will say it is really hard for me to not have a bird, I feel like they're integral to me being me. I'm wondering if I'm just trying to convince myself no because I had already told myself no for awhile before meeting him. I know my brain can get really stuck on things for no apparent reasons.

 

[Mizzely]

I'm glad things are going well for you!

Will the cockatiel make it so you can't realize your CAG dream?

 

[Miss Annamarie]

I'm glad things are going well for you!

Will the cockatiel make it so you can't realize your CAG dream?

Thank you you've seen my posts through the lows in the years I've been on here and been there for me

I don't think so, I would still definitely have room and everything, it just might take little longer!

 

[Miss Annamarie]

I work tomorrow.. I might put a hold on him

 

[Shezbug]

Hahaha you came here to ask people to talk you out of what I’m pretty sure you’re gonna do no matter what Sorry but this is hilarious!

Get the bird! You click with it and you’re obviously pining for a new feathered fairy…. No question really is it lol.

 

[sunnysmom]

To me, it sounds like this is your bird.

 

[MommyBird]

I work tomorrow.. I might put a hold on him

you said it would be several weeks before they'd be ready to go home
so put a hold on him already NOW and there is always time and demand if you come up with a gut reason to change your mind.
But first you need to have dibs on him, so do the hold!

 

[TikiMyn]

you said it would be several weeks before they'd be ready to go home
so put a hold on him already NOW and there is always time and demand if you come up with a gut reason to change your mind.
But first you need to have dibs on him, so do the hold!

Agreed! What a sweetie.

 

[Emma&pico]

What @Shezbug said

 

[flwindsurf]

I trust a bird picking me over me picking a bird. It appears you've been picked.

 

[Birdie Mama]

Also my 2 cents worth..

would you regret not getting him if he got taken? In my mind, I agree with the others

you seem ready to take him home, he picked you and i personally cannot see any reasons why you should not. Nothing is telling me red flags or doubts per say.

i bet you in your heart you already have a name you refer to him/her by

take him home and make yourselves both happy.

 

[Miss Annamarie]

Also my 2 cents worth..

would you regret not getting him if he got taken? In my mind, I agree with the others

you seem ready to take him home, he picked you and i personally cannot see any reasons why you should not. Nothing is telling me red flags or doubts per say.

i bet you in your heart you already have a name you refer to him/her by

take him home and make yourselves both happy.

I would definitely regret not getting him the more and more I think about it. Everytime someone would ask about the cockatiels I would be so scared everytime someone would want to put a hold on one of them. I called this morning and told my coworker to put him on hold for me. I really like that @MommyBird said if anything comes a long I can always take off the hold, that's making my brain feel a lot better about it.

 

[Aestatis]

I'm happy to see that you already decided to put a hold on him.

Baby tiels (if socialized) can love everyone, but it does sound he has a special affinity for you. Plus, the fact you were scared he was going to be bought by someone else says something too.

When I was thinking of adopting my second tiel, Candela, I didn't think it was a good idea. It just seemed too soon after Major's passing. I even forced myself to wait a week to put in the adoption papers and I spent that whole week worrying someone else was going to adopt her! Almost 2 years later, I can say my only regret was forcing myself to wait that week when I knew she was special right away. If I hadn't waited, It would have given us another week together and it would have saved a lot of stress on my end.

Sounds like from what you've said this is the right thing, and you are doing your due diligence by being willing to drop the hold if needed.

 

[Miss Annamarie]

I'm happy to see that you already decided to put a hold on him.

Baby tiels (if socialized) can love everyone, but it does sound he has a special affinity for you. Plus, the fact you were scared he was going to be bought by someone else says something too.

When I was thinking of adopting my second tiel, Candela, I didn't think it was a good idea. It just seemed too soon after Major's passing. I even forced myself to wait a week to put in the adoption papers and I spent that whole week worrying someone else was going to adopt her! Almost 2 years later, I can say my only regret was forcing myself to wait that week when I knew she was special right away. If I hadn't waited, It would have given us another week together and it would have saved a lot of stress on my end.

Sounds like from what you've said this is the right thing, and you are doing your due diligence by being willing to drop the hold if needed.

I think this is definitely part of my issue as well! Fish seems so soon, but I think the greatest amount of respect I can give my little guy is taking care of a new little guy.