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Post by erik on Aug 9, 2008 18:56:10 GMT
I'm going away on vacation for just a few days at the beginning of next month, and I plan on leaving my green-cheeked conure with my parents. This, of course, involves transporting his cage, toys, food, etc. over to a different house. Now, I did this once before when I left for a vacation in the Spring of 2007, but my conure was still relatively new (I got him in November of '06). He was fine back then, and my parents enjoyed having him. My concern now is that he won't enjoy being in a completely different home after being in one place (where he feels safe) for so long. I really don't want to leave him alone for four days, and it wouldn't be easy for my parents to drive half an hour to my place every day to check up on him, so I have little choice. Any thoughts from you guys? What do you do when you go on vacation? My bird will probably be fine with my parents, but are there any issues I should be aware of?
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Post by Berserka on Aug 10, 2008 4:41:08 GMT
I think he'll be okay as long as your parents follow your routine with him. As long as his routine is the same - as well as the types of food you currently give him.
I bet he will hardly notice you'll be gone - he'll have 2 people lavishing love and attention on him instead of 1.
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Post by erik on Aug 13, 2008 21:53:54 GMT
Thanks, Karen! Good idea about the routine. I'll write down some of his daily habits for my parents to refer to, and, of course, I'll always have my cell phone at hand for any q's. I'm hoping he'll enjoy a little unexpected excitement.  |
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Post by erik on Sept 6, 2008 17:36:17 GMT
Well, all went very well! Chicken, my conure, bonded a little with my dad! He rode around on his shoulder, "preened" his neck, and enjoyed his company. I'm happy he was a well-behaved bird and a pleasure for my parents to have for a few days, because I know how nippy he can be with other people. |
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Post by Berserka on Sept 7, 2008 7:30:30 GMT
That's great! hehe maybe Chicken might even have inspired your parents to think of getting themselves a companion parrot?  |
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Post by laurie on Sept 7, 2008 7:38:23 GMT
 thats awesome!! I`m glad he had so much fun lol birds are so much smarter than we give them credit for, they can sense whos good fid magnets!! he must have sensed that in your dad even though your dad probably didnt know he was a Fid Magnet LOL!!!!
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Post by Scully on Sept 8, 2008 1:58:24 GMT
Thats good news Erik, and next time you wont have to worry.
good little Chicken ;D
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Post by erik on Oct 1, 2008 1:02:31 GMT
That's great! hehe maybe Chicken might even have inspired your parents to think of getting themselves a companion parrot? Could be! My mom used to have a cockatiel who loved to ride around on my dad's shoulder. I think having Chicken for a few days reminded them of how much fun birds can be. Thats good news Erik, and next time you wont have to worry. good little Chicken ;D Yes, it definitely is a relief to know this! thats awesome!! I`m glad he had so much fun lol birds are so much smarter than we give them credit for, they can sense whos good fid magnets!! he must have sensed that in your dad even though your dad probably didnt know he was a Fid Magnet LOL!!!! Yes, good point about my dad being a magnet hehe. Could be because his voice sounds a bit like mine too. |
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Post by volkswage on Apr 16, 2013 7:27:18 GMT
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