Need advice about bird visitation

saikey
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Need advice about bird visitation Feb 12, 2019 17:04:33 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by saikey on Feb 12, 2019 17:04:33 GMT -5

Hello all,

I am seeking any advice you may have about a planned upcoming visit with my quaker parrot, Qpid.

So, here is my situation: I had my Qpid for about 4.5 years and had him since he was weened. We were very closely bonded. About 8 months ago I moved to England and had a very nice lady named Judy agree to board Qpid long term till I move back to Texas. I will hopefully be moving back in the next year or two. Everything seems to be going fine, though I miss my bird! Anyway, I have a week-long trip planned to visit my parents in Texas this April. Obviously, I also intend to at least visit Qpid at his new home with Judy at some point and am very excited to be getting to see him. I was wondering if it would be ok to take him from Judy's to my parent's house for the week while I am there so I get to spend more time with him, or whether I should just visit him at Judy's and not temporarily relocate him again. Would it be stressful or confusing for him if I pick him up only to drop him off at Judy's again after the week is over? Any advice or thoughts will be considered and appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Saikey

siobhan Top Bird/Chief Slave Posts: 1,337	Need advice about bird visitation Feb 13, 2019 13:26:06 GMT -5 biteybird likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by siobhan on Feb 13, 2019 13:26:06 GMT -5 Quakers hate change, even if it's something as simple as parting your hair differently. I would just visit him at her house for that week to avoid confusing and upsetting him.
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cnyguy
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Need advice about bird visitation Feb 13, 2019 20:58:08 GMT -5 biteybird likes this

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Post by cnyguy on Feb 13, 2019 20:58:08 GMT -5

I think it would be better to visit Qpid at Judy's house. That would be a lot less disruption of his normal routine, and parrots do want consistency in their daily routines. You'll still be able to enjoy some quality time with Qpid, and get to visit with Judy too.

Jan and Shah Top Bird/Chief Slave Posts: 1,576	Need advice about bird visitation Feb 14, 2019 0:54:44 GMT -5 biteybird likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jan and Shah on Feb 14, 2019 0:54:44 GMT -5 I agree with the others - quakers hate change. Just visit him this time.

saikey Hatchling Posts: 4	Need advice about bird visitation Feb 18, 2019 6:27:37 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by saikey on Feb 18, 2019 6:27:37 GMT -5 Thanks y'all! Your advice is wise.
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waterloggedfun
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Need advice about bird visitation Feb 21, 2019 12:11:28 GMT -5

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Post by waterloggedfun on Feb 21, 2019 12:11:28 GMT -5

Generally, change is a stressor. Even for us humans. In your Quakers case, I would agree with everyone else. Just visit at Judy's house.

While on this subject though, I'd like to mention that change doesn't have to be a stressor for your bird. To avoid this being an issue, you can expose your bird to a lot of change early in life, the earlier the better. Getting a young bird used to change in their setup, in their food, in their daily routines can teach the bird to accept change as part of life. Be consistently inconsistent with your birds. Example: You give your bird his meal at the exact same time everyday. One day you hit traffic on the way home and are late to meal time. Bird flips out, screams, chews your blinds, etc. Well, if you varied meal time slightly, they wont be bothered by a little tardiness. Life happens and you dont want your bird to suffer because of inevitable changes.

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Need advice about bird visitation

Post by saikey on Feb 12, 2019 17:04:33 GMT -5

Post by siobhan on Feb 13, 2019 13:26:06 GMT -5

Post by cnyguy on Feb 13, 2019 20:58:08 GMT -5

Post by Jan and Shah on Feb 14, 2019 0:54:44 GMT -5

Post by saikey on Feb 18, 2019 6:27:37 GMT -5

Post by waterloggedfun on Feb 21, 2019 12:11:28 GMT -5