Pado
03-14-2007, 04:27 PM
I haven’t been here is a while – I’ve been keeping myself busy on the web and bird forums gathering information. I have been very fortunate to have received some very valuable guidance from a very knowledgeable Parrotlet owner on one of the forums.
Mr. Peepers over the past few weeks has become very attached to a certain toy – with spring upon us he has decided this toy is his mate. Although he still comes out to interact with us humans on occasion – he for the most part - has cage bound himself to be with this toy - Lavishing all kinds of attention on it and getting nothing back in return.
Feeling for him and knowing in my bones this is just unfair and unnatural for him – I believe being in ‘love’ with an inanimate object, for however long it lasts, will cause him great frustration and in the long run is not best for his mental wellbeing.
I’ve come to understand I can provide very well for him – a large cage with lots of toys, proper nutrition, a stable home and good overall care – but all I can give him for what he most craves – companionship - is two hours a day of my time - after I return from work – and god help him if I have to work late or occasionally have another engagement on the odd evening.
Realizing this, I am not surprise he bonded to a toy – something he has with him 24/7 – that constant companionship that all Parrots are wired for and crave and need.
After much consideration and guidance I have decided to get another Parrotlet.
I understand there is a possibility they will not be able to live together and I am prepared for that – but from what I’ve learned about how Parrots are wired I truly believe they will.
I have an appointment with Sandee Molenda from the Parrotletranch on Saturday to pick up a young Pacific female Parrotlet – who will become Mrs. Peepers.
Wish us all luck - :)
Mr. Peepers over the past few weeks has become very attached to a certain toy – with spring upon us he has decided this toy is his mate. Although he still comes out to interact with us humans on occasion – he for the most part - has cage bound himself to be with this toy - Lavishing all kinds of attention on it and getting nothing back in return.
Feeling for him and knowing in my bones this is just unfair and unnatural for him – I believe being in ‘love’ with an inanimate object, for however long it lasts, will cause him great frustration and in the long run is not best for his mental wellbeing.
I’ve come to understand I can provide very well for him – a large cage with lots of toys, proper nutrition, a stable home and good overall care – but all I can give him for what he most craves – companionship - is two hours a day of my time - after I return from work – and god help him if I have to work late or occasionally have another engagement on the odd evening.
Realizing this, I am not surprise he bonded to a toy – something he has with him 24/7 – that constant companionship that all Parrots are wired for and crave and need.
After much consideration and guidance I have decided to get another Parrotlet.
I understand there is a possibility they will not be able to live together and I am prepared for that – but from what I’ve learned about how Parrots are wired I truly believe they will.
I have an appointment with Sandee Molenda from the Parrotletranch on Saturday to pick up a young Pacific female Parrotlet – who will become Mrs. Peepers.
Wish us all luck - :)