Yesterday my family and I had to do some major spring cleaning. I decided, so I didnt even have to worry at all, to push both cages outside onto the lania so the babies could play in their cages so I didnt have to watch them PLUS no danger from all of the fumes. For those that dont know what lanias are, they are basically aviarires people put around their pool to keep out bugs, leaves, ect. Most of you have seen mine. They are very common in Florida because our pools literally start three feet out the back door.
Ok, well I am the most verbose person I know and Im sorry. I just feel like people dont hear me hehe. So, try to make it short.
I pushed them all out there and put all of my plants out there and it looked kick ****! Like a jungle. Allllll of my babies have been having so much fun out there. They are playing and way more active. You can just tell when your bird is in hog heaven and they all are.
But... this saddens me. I mean yes, they are just as close to us but my Babies living outside? I feel so bad about that. Or, am I jealous? Or fearful they dont want to play with me soon? They are so happy out there it almost scares me.
But before, they were in the dining room, in their little corners, which was cute but they just napped mostly when I wasnt playing with them. Now, they are... well, acting like such happier babies. SO much more active and Baby now always has that look she can make that almost looks like a smile.
The weather here is 85 days 70 nights... that couldnt mimic their natural habitat much better.
Ok, it boils down to this: Even though my birds are so much happier on the lania, I am selfish. I want them right here in the house, safe, no threat of being stolen. That is my fear... someone stealing my baby.
These houses start at 450,000 grand, I doubt anyone would steal a 100.00 bird but the risk is there. Or curious kids... Im so torn. Baby would fight to her death but nothing a toweling couldnt take care of. The other two would be like Der, ok her her which way do we go george der. hehe
Tell me whats right. Then I'll feel better. I dont know if I feel quilty about them being out there (how can I. They are sooo happy now) or what scares me about this but what I do know is:
Regardless of my anxiety hang-ups about bad things happening, I want my babies to be as happy as they can be. Even if it means playing on a lania backed up to a river with tons of stuff for them to look at.
I think Im jealous.
Ok, this is the back of my house. The 'lania' is the HUGE screened enclosure over the pool, connected to the house. This should help us decide. They will be caged unless Im watching them, as usual. On their stand otherwise but my husband has done a once over the entire lania to make sure no holes or gaps existed 'just in case'. Sorry! Imma freakzoid!
There is no boat on our dock because we were in it lol. Pulling away from home. You take the boat down the river a bit and it dumps into the ocean. I could get to my aussie friends from my back yard
I know what ya'll are going to say already:
Leave those babies out there is it makes them that happy. Why is it bothering me so much. Her cage is literally 3 feet from my sitting area, thats closer that even before. Any and all comments welcome... having a really hard time doing what I actually think is best for my fids. That too bothers me. Im not a selfish not self-serving person.
) and I'd just push cages out daily to let them enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.
