What parrot to get!

[Riyam]

Thank you for the replies, I have been thinking, I know a person who has companion greys he keeps on his ranch (he doesn’t interact with them much) I might adopt them. Or I could adopt a special needs bird that nobody wants to adopt from a bird shop (I often feel bad and would like to rescue ). Or I could just adopt a grey with no special needs issues, just depending on what bird I like most instead. Hmmm.

Also, if I get a companion pair would I be able to leave them over long periods of time without interaction provided they have lots of fun stimulation in their aviary? I think this question depends on the birds themselves, but I would assume a companion can socialise 24/7 and be a much better friend than me.

Also, do galah’s need the same amount of attention as greys typically? Are they more or less social? I saw a relatively introverted galah once who was happily sitting on a perch (outside a cage) and didn’t seem to care for socialisation. I can’t judge 100% but I got those vibes.

 

[Mizzely]

If you want them to be friendly with people, they need frequent interaction with people.

How long of a period of time are you talking?
What about food and water?

 

[Riyam]

If you want them to be friendly with people, they need frequent interaction with people.

That makes sense, I would interact regularly but I’m wondering if it would hurt the birds if I had a period of time (a few days) where I didn’t interact with them, provided they are companions.

How long of a period of time are you talking?
What about food and water?

I mentioned earlier that it’s my dads farm and someone is responsible in making sure food and water are in good supply daily. It’s right next to my house.

 

[Mizzely]

I can't imagine my bird would stay very friendly if he only had human interaction once or twice a week. If you have a bonded pair and just show up every few days, you aren't really part of the flock, you're just an intruder

 

[Riyam]

I can't imagine my bird would stay very friendly if he only had human interaction once or twice a week. If you have a bonded pair and just show up every few days, you aren't really part of the flock, you're just an intruder

Perhaps, it depends on the birds to be honest. Some are really friendly. If it doesn’t look like it would work I won’t get the birds, but if this will work with a bonded pair I’ll settle it I think.

 

[Riyam]

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This is a link to one of the bird shops I have been to. You can see this from scrolling on his account: The shop keeper allows the different species to freely rome and I was surprised when he mentioned he doesn’t often have major issues apart from occasional squabble since he lets the birds grow up to be very flexible and adaptive. Not sure, I think it’s a risk and all still, but any comment? I’m keeping it safe, but what are your thoughts on what he said.

 

[Mizzely]

Babies get along with everyone.

 

[Riyam]

Babies get along with everyone.

Yep.

 

[tka]

I'm not sure that you want a bird. I can't think of a bird that a) won't bite and b) will remain friendly without regular interaction. It takes DAILY WORK to be part of a bird's flock and to earn their trust. You can't just pop in and see them once a week and expect them to accept you.

All birds need attention from those they consider their flock. Many are aloof around people they don't know, but are the complete opposite around people they trust.

 

[Riyam]

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I'm not sure that you want a bird. I can't think of a bird that a) won't bite and b) will remain friendly without regular interaction. It takes DAILY WORK to be part of a bird's flock and to earn their trust. You can't just pop in and see them once a week and expect them to accept you.

All birds need attention from those they consider their flock. Many are aloof around people they don't know, but are the complete opposite around people they trust.

I mean I did say that the extreme bites are what I’m worried about, I had a grey and I could manage his, but anything that rips off a chunk of skin is new to me and quite frankly scary. Also, who said I’m plopping them in a cage and ditching them. I want them to have companions and other birds for one. If you read the discussion you’ll see these details plus others.

 

[tka]

I've read the discussion, and indeed your other posts, and stand by what I said. If you have a bonded pair in an aviary and go for days without interacting with them, they are going to seek companionship from each other, They are not going to be interested in you, and may indeed see you as an intruder to chase away. If you want to be friends with a bird, you have to spend several hours a day with them - not just interacting with them, but just sharing space and hanging out together. You simply cannot leave them for days at a time and expect to maintain a relationship.

I think you need to think very carefully about what you can offer a bird in terms of your time and attention. You can offer space, you can offer daily food and water - but to build a friendship, you need more than that.

 

[Riyam]

I've read the discussion, and indeed your other posts, and stand by what I said. If you have a bonded pair in an aviary and go for days without interacting with them, they are going to seek companionship from each other, They are not going to be interested in you, and may indeed see you as an intruder to chase away. If you want to be friends with a bird, you have to spend several hours a day with them - not just interacting with them, but just sharing space and hanging out together. You simply cannot leave them for days at a time and expect to maintain a relationship.

I think you need to think very carefully about what you can offer a bird in terms of your time and attention. You can offer space, you can offer daily food and water - but to build a friendship, you need more than that.

I understand, which is why I said I am going to see if a bonded pair will accept me first before getting them. I know African greys that are extremely friendly. Thanks anyways

 

[tka]

It doesn't matter whether they like you at first. Their relationship with each other will grow and strengthen. It is difficult enough to maintain a relationship with a bonded pair as it is - by nature, they are more interested in each other than anyone else. Putting them in an aviary and only spending time with them every few days is not going to maintain your relationship with them.

I think you are setting yourself up for disappointment. If you want an aviary of pretty birds to watch but not interact with, that's one thing. If you want a bird that likes you and wants to interact with you, that's another thing. To get the latter you need to put in the time and work, every day, in order to build, nurture and maintain that relationship.

 

[Riyam]

I understand, which is why I said I am going to see if a bonded pair will accept me first before getting them. I know African greys that are extremely friendly. Thanks anyways

It doesn't matter whether they like you at first. Their relationship with each other will grow and strengthen. It is difficult enough to maintain a relationship with a bonded pair as it is - by nature, they are more interested in each other than anyone else. Putting them in an aviary and only spending time with them every few days is not going to maintain your relationship with them.

I think you are setting yourself up for disappointment. If you want an aviary of pretty birds to watch but not interact with, that's one thing. If you want a bird that likes you and wants to interact with you, that's another thing. To get the latter you need to put in the time and work, every day, in order to build, nurture and maintain that relationship.

To be honest in my experience I have had greys that bonded to me and would rarely see members of the family and still tolerate them so I'm alienated by what you are saying...

 

[tka]

Those greys were still accustomed to humans and getting regular human interaction. That's a very different context to birds living together in an aviary.

I think you're setting yourself up for unhappiness. You want something from a parrot that they just aren't wired to give. It's a shame that you're not taking the advice of people with cumulative decades of experience with parrots because you want this fantasy so much.

 

[Riyam]

Those greys were still accustomed to humans and getting regular human interaction. That's a very different context to birds living together in an aviary.

I think you're setting yourself up for unhappiness. You want something from a parrot that they just aren't wired to give. It's a shame that you're not taking the advice of people with cumulative decades of experience with parrots because you want this fantasy so much.

Okay when you said 'fantasy' I couldn't tolerate it and might report you it seems offensive and as if you are trying to insult me and here is why:
All I did was ask questions on here to learn. You don't seem to be very understanding or flexible to other opinions. Every time i reply to what you say you start to immediately assume things and say i am not cut out just because I am learning. I really doubt you read the discussion or maybe you did but are deliberately ignoring a lot of what I said. I stated I am not getting any bird untill there is a unanimous consensus that everything I did was okay on here. I think being a more flexible person would better the communication and understanding.

 

[Riyam]

Those greys were still accustomed to humans and getting regular human interaction. That's a very different context to birds living together in an aviary.

I think you're setting yourself up for unhappiness. You want something from a parrot that they just aren't wired to give. It's a shame that you're not taking the advice of people with cumulative decades of experience with parrots because you want this fantasy so much.

Normally i would consider this answer but since you currently do not seem to be geniune i am not taking your answer as credible. You might be right, who knows, but I'd rather trust someone else right now with your rashness.

 

[Riyam]

Normally i would consider this answer but since you currently do not seem to be geniune i am not taking your answer as credible. You might be right, who knows, but I'd rather trust someone else right now with your rashness.

Lastly, you were once a beginner with cringe worthy knowledge. Everyone was, isn't that the point of this site? The attitude seems unnecessary and that's all.

 

[macawpower58]

This whole thread has me scratching my head.

The OP (if I'm correct) wants to get several, or more birds, that can cost up to $1000 a piece, drive them to an aviary he/she can't see from home, drop them off and drive home where he can't see them, and live life that?

Then expects the hired help to feed them and care for them.
Then will drop by (like visiting a zoo) and expect the birds to bond wikth him?

I hope the hired help loves birds. Because if they do bond, it will be with that person.

 

[Riyam]

This whole thread has me scratching my head.

The OP (if I'm correct) wants to get several, or more birds, that can cost up to $1000 a piece, drive them to an aviary he/she can't see from home, drop them off and drive home where he can't see them, and live life that?

Then expects the hired help to feed them and care for them.
Then will drop by (like visiting a zoo) and expect the birds to bond wikth him?

I hope the hired help loves birds. Because if they do bond, it will be with that person.

It's completely understandable that it is confusing. It isn't the traditional way of having birds, but it could still work which is why I'm here to learn because nobody on here I believe has ever done this while it is very common for people living in my region. Which is why it's a bit more confusing to you guys because you are city people when people here do it all the time and do have carers for farms.