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Originally Posted by Koala77
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Hubby and I can't have a dog, and we can't have a cat because we live in leased accommodation, but I'd like to get my DH a pet if at all possible.
DH has a "big" birthday coming up in October, and I was wondering if anyone knows if owners and estate agents are usually harsh when it comes to the "No Pets Rule", if it involves a caged bird? I know that things are probably digfferent between our countries, but it may give me some-where to start if I knew that it's allowable where you live.
We did have a bird aviary a little while ago, and DH has always had much enjoyment from the wild birds that he feeds. I was thinking of getting him a hand reared Cockatiel for his birthday. He is very fond of all animals and he's grown to really love the birds. My friend has an Australian Rosella Parrot that talks, and my DH just loves it so very much!
Also ..... the 1st of September is the first day of Spring here in Australia. What chance would I have of getting a hand reared cockatiel ready for mid October for my hubby? That would be approx 6 weeks into spring for all you bird lovers!
Any advice and/or suggestions gladly received.
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Ask the landlord, just to be sure.
Our cockatiel Jesse was hatched sometime around Halloween and we got him in time for Christams '99 - a gift for dd.
He is just starting to go through his yearly meanie phase. Mating season gets him cranky even though he's a caged, indoors bird. They can mate at any time now till fall - I'd say about 5 months, as September had to have been when Jes was concieved.
It could be tough to find one, but call around. I'm sure you can find a few reputable breeders to ask. And too, your birds' breeding habbits may not be like they are up here.
If I had to, I'd wait until a new crop came out rather than take a bird more than a couple months old who may have already bonded with someone. Some are fine with new people, some don't do so well (ask my family about Jake, lol).
You could always do the cage and supplies, and then your dh could actually pick the bird that tugs his heartstrings. I know, having the bird would be a better surprise, but it could work okay either way.
Anyhoo, let us know what you do.
I'm excited just thinking about it, lol.