Will this be the right bird for me?
Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:33 am
I hope it's alright to make a new topic about this, but I figured it would be best as I need to explain my situation in hopes of getting a more accurate answer. (:
I am 20 years old, going on 21, and I have LOVED birds for a very long time. We started with a tiny budgie, then graduated up to a cockatiel then moved onto another cockatiel that I had as my own, who unfortunately passed away tonight. I had long since been looking into IRNs before the unfortunate passing of my beloved Tiel and I love pretty much everything about them, but of course I have some questions/possible concerns.
I was looking into the Indian Ringneck's you typically see if you were to do a google search, and I was also looking into the Alexandrines as well as the Plum headed parakeet as well. I plan on meeting the birds, of course, to see who I match well with (and who might pick me) but I'd like to learn a bit more about personality. There's only so much you can get off the internet, compared to the extensive knowledge of actual owners of this beautiful species.
I have heard mixed opinions on their personality. I have seen people say that they can be incredibly sweet and affectionate, and then others who say they are hard to tame and just not great birds to have for interaction purposes.
I really would love the affection but in all honesty, I don't need it 100%. I have worked with the smaller birds, and am ready to move up to something larger and a bit harder to work with, as I would like to spend time with them and train them as well as build an even stronger bond than I had with my cockatiel.
I will be going to college this fall, but I suffer from a heart condition that means I will actually be at home more than the typical college student and I will always be there to take out my bird.
We originally got me my first two birds for theraputic reasons, as I suffer from social anxiety and depression so having that constant companion and something to work with and take care of makes me feel amazing.
I definitely have the dedication to give to something difficult, but I still do want something that will give me the feelings that I need from a companion. I've seen videos on youtube of amazing IRNs with their owners and it's exactly the kind of bond that I want. I also very much admire the beauty of them as well as their intelligence levels.
All of this being said, what would be your recommendations or anything that you feel I should know about this? As well as what you think might be a good fit for myself and my situation?
Thank you very much! (:
I am 20 years old, going on 21, and I have LOVED birds for a very long time. We started with a tiny budgie, then graduated up to a cockatiel then moved onto another cockatiel that I had as my own, who unfortunately passed away tonight. I had long since been looking into IRNs before the unfortunate passing of my beloved Tiel and I love pretty much everything about them, but of course I have some questions/possible concerns.
I was looking into the Indian Ringneck's you typically see if you were to do a google search, and I was also looking into the Alexandrines as well as the Plum headed parakeet as well. I plan on meeting the birds, of course, to see who I match well with (and who might pick me) but I'd like to learn a bit more about personality. There's only so much you can get off the internet, compared to the extensive knowledge of actual owners of this beautiful species.
I have heard mixed opinions on their personality. I have seen people say that they can be incredibly sweet and affectionate, and then others who say they are hard to tame and just not great birds to have for interaction purposes.
I really would love the affection but in all honesty, I don't need it 100%. I have worked with the smaller birds, and am ready to move up to something larger and a bit harder to work with, as I would like to spend time with them and train them as well as build an even stronger bond than I had with my cockatiel.
I will be going to college this fall, but I suffer from a heart condition that means I will actually be at home more than the typical college student and I will always be there to take out my bird.
We originally got me my first two birds for theraputic reasons, as I suffer from social anxiety and depression so having that constant companion and something to work with and take care of makes me feel amazing.
I definitely have the dedication to give to something difficult, but I still do want something that will give me the feelings that I need from a companion. I've seen videos on youtube of amazing IRNs with their owners and it's exactly the kind of bond that I want. I also very much admire the beauty of them as well as their intelligence levels.
All of this being said, what would be your recommendations or anything that you feel I should know about this? As well as what you think might be a good fit for myself and my situation?
Thank you very much! (: