I'm debating about whether I should move the budgies into my room. They're currently in the living room, which is pretty high-traffic so they're exposed to people. but I worry about letting them out of the cage anytime soon as the living room is large and connected to our kitchen which is a safety hazard. After weeks of working with them, they still don't trust me and I don't have a lot of time to spend with them right now between school, work and homework. I spend a lot of time in my room doing homework, among other things so they'd be near me far more often.
Not to mention, I'd be able to put their cage up against a solid wall, which I know gives a lot of birds a better sense of security. Our living room is primarily windows with very little solid wallspace. What wallspace we have in the living room is taken up by things that can't really be moved, like the TV and the fireplace. Hard to build trust if they don't feel safe.
And there'd be a bit more noise control. My parents don't complain, but they've mentioned that they are pretty noisy. My little brother frequently tells them to hush, which I consistently remind him won't work.
The mess is something I'd worry about a bit more. Their feathers and seed husks fly everywhere and there's a carpet in my room. I could just get the vacuum out (they don't seem afraid of it) so that wouldn't be too much of a problem. I would like to find a seed guard to help control the mess though.
I also have a window. It's not covered by curtains which could be a safety hazard if I let them out. I'll have to ask Mom if she can give me an old sheet to cover them with for now. They'd also have to get used to my alarm clock.
So I'd like some input. Would I be better off moving them to my room, which is a bit more of a quiet and controlled environment? Or is it better to leave them where they are?
Since I moved them out of the living room they've been a lot quieter during the day with only a few loud bursts. 