I am single, and would like a bird.....advice please.....

[thebends2000]

Hello all. I am single and live in an apartment. I work 9-5 hours. How long is it okay to leave a parrot alone, in a cage? I assume most people have to work and cannot spend all day with the bird.

Thanks for your anticipated advice.

[julie]

would you be prepared to spend a bit of time with the bird after work? If you do get one I would strongly advise getting a hand raised hand tame bird. They dont need company every minute of the day but they do however need interaction when we can. I work 12hr shifts so mine arent with people all day and they are fine.

[thebends2000]

I only work 15 minutes from home and yes, I would spend a lot of time with the bird when not at work. I was just concerned about the 8 hours alone....but it appears that is not a problem.

Thank you for the advice.

[pinkdevil]

Hi
You could always leave a radio on for background noise and foraging toys with hidden treats along with toys would help keep the bird occupied until you were home,

[ateneoblue]

i don't see any problem with that... just give him ample food and enough fresh water. i suggest you also give him something to pick on and toy with..

[thebends2000]

Thank you......I got a 2 year old femail Alexanderine....have had her for about 3 weeks now, genreally things are good......she is getting a bit aggresive with my hand, but otherwise, very active, healthy bird....................