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Re: Question about suitability of a bird for a particular 'way of life' -- Posted by Louis Boyd on 09-11-03 02:15
I don't think my scarlet has ever screamed while riding in my vehicle.
She's pretty quiet.
--
Lou Boyd
Fred wrote:
> When a larger bird decides it want's to scream in you cab, you are going to
> be very unhappy.
>
> "Alan" wrote in message
> news:f52f8500.0309091832.39c0a5c5@posting.google.com...
>
>>This may sound crazy to some, but hear me out before you get rash
>>conclusions.
>>
>>I am a trucker. I live in my truck 3 weeks out of a month. I have had
>>the pleasure of sharing a number of years with a quite intelligent
>>ferret. He had run of the truck part of the day, and the other part he
>>was in his cage which was strapped to the front seat.
>>
>>He snuck in truck stops with me, and was generally a great pet.
>>
>>I've always wanted a bird though.
>>
>>I've seen ppl driving with large white cockatoo's quite often.
>>
>>I would spend all my time with the animal - it would have a cage
>>strapped in the front seat (as large as I can allow and still see out
>>the window (please remember that an 18 wheeler's size allows for quite
>>a large cage in the front seat). I imagine quite a bit of the day,
>>I'll let the fellow have the run of the front of the truck.
>>
>>I've researched quite a bit about various birds, and I know that I
>>want one that would be smaller, yet intelligent. Cost is a factor as
>>well, meaning I can't afford a 2000 dollar bird.
>>
>>I feel like a Quaker parrot would be a good choice due to it's
>>intelligence, talking ability, and it's bond with one person that it
>>typically develops.
>>
>>I've also read alot about parrotlets but I am afraid they'll be too
>>hyper.Please correct me if I am wrong. I've looked at Senegals, but
>>they are not good talkers. I've also considered cockatiels.
>>
>>What are you guys and gal's honest opinion? I would get preventative
>>care for the bird, and I have a computer, so I could access emergency
>>care most anywhere I am by finding avian vets online.
>>
>>Basically, I am asking you to think about my unique situation, and not
>>to judge me (some ppl do automatically) when you mention keeping a pet
>>with you in a truck. I would love recommendations, thoughts, advice,
>>etc. . .
>>
>>
>>-Thanks for any and all information
>
>
>
Re: Question about suitability of a bird for a particular 'way of life' -- Posted by jwallace on 09-11-03 08:37
"Louis Boyd" wrote in message
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> I don't think my scarlet has ever screamed while riding in my vehicle.
> She's pretty quiet.
> --
> Lou Boyd
> Fred wrote:
> > When a larger bird decides it want's to scream in you cab, you are going
to
> > be very unhappy.
> >
My B&G Macaw doesn't scream while riding either.
Sometimes, however, she'll loudly shout 'hello' to people in other cars.
When unrestrained she'll ride on my shoulder, the headrest, or my wife's
lap. At stop lights she'll climb down my arm and up the steering wheel.
She's also been known to hang by her beak from the sun visor.
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