Hello, Im new here

[mresmeralda]

Hi, Im new to this forum. Ive read alot of michaels blog posts . I am planning to get a budgie and i have no birds right now.I am in fourth grade. thanks

[GlassOnion]

Welcome!

One thing to remember is that Budgies live a LONG time, it will be around when you are in high school and in college. Who will look after it when you get into busy schooling, sports, dating, and just being a teenager? There are too many budgies being rehomed on Craigslist, SPCA and other rescues. It's something to remember that many others decided that a bird wasn't for them after they've gotten it.

[pennyandrocky]

hi, i agree with glass onion taking on any parrot is a huge commitment. i inherited my first when my grandmother died i was 16 and while i loved him it isn't somthing i would recomend to anyone so young.even small parrots demand alot of attention. there is a teen on here that fosters birds for a rescue that's what i would recomend if your parents are willing to help.

[Polarn]

I would agree with the above, even if i grew up with birds around I actually had no birds myself... I would ask you to consider if your ready to raise a child, if the answer is no, then I would suggest playing with others (foster for rescues etc). They live for a long time so you take on a responsibility that will force you to make different choices in life for as long as the bird lives. No hollidays where you can not bring the bird, no schools away from home, collage etc (unless you can get your own living where pets are allowed and still have time for the bird when encumbred in studies) I currently work from home and attend Uni, but I do most of my Uniwork at home rather than in school due to my birds, wich means I miss out on the studentlife, with tuesday pubs etc etc, might not sound too tempting when your in fourth grade, but the studentpub will be tempting once your there. What affects you right now are things like having to tell your friends you can't go with them after school becouse you need to egt home and take care of your little baby (bird) and the bird will stay a baby in need of daily attention for the rest of its life...So I wouldnt recomend it to a kid, however I have seen kids that are amazing with their birds, usually their parents are quite involved as well, allowing the kids to still be kids...

[mresmeralda]

Thanks guys. Ill see if i can find a rescue or if not craigslist to buy from.

[Eileen]

Hello mresmeralda,

I'm fairly new here too. This is a wonderful place to find much information about what others have learned. I hope you are reading alot of the posts. There is even people who have information on how to use everyday "safe" items for toys as well as training. It is nice to know that as a younger person you are willing to see what others have learned and can avoid some of the mistakes.
Welcome, I hope you have a wonderful relationship with your bird.

[mresmeralda]

Thanks alot Eileen