{"id":2900,"date":"2022-02-01T13:54:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T13:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carevetdev.kinsta.cloud\/hoschton\/?p=2900"},"modified":"2022-07-06T13:54:45","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T13:54:45","slug":"adopting-a-bird","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/hoschton\/blog\/2022\/02\/01\/adopting-a-bird\/","title":{"rendered":"Adopting A Bird"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-content\">\n<div style=\"transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out 0s;\" data-rss-type=\"text\">\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Have you thought about adopting a pet bird? Good for you! If you have never had one before, you\u2019ll want to do some research before you proceed, since birds have very specific care needs. A vet discusses bird adoption below. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Compatibility <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> We so love birds! However, they aren\u2019t necessarily going to fit with every family\u2019s lifestyle. One thing to consider is other pets. Polly can live with dogs and cats, as long as you remember to keep them separated. Air quality is another concern. Our feathery friends have very sensitive lungs, and breathing fumes and vapors can make them quite sick. If your housemates do a lot of crafts that involve chemicals, or smoke indoors, you\u2019ll need to be extra careful. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Breeds <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> With different types of birds comes very different personality traits and needs. For instance, a finch is very tiny and quiet, and may be quite timid. On the other hand, a parrot may enjoy belting out songs and dancing, and will need a big cage, as well as lots of toys and playtime. Be sure to pick a bird that will fit into your household. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Lifespan <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Longevity is something else you\u2019ll want to consider. Some birds live over 50 years! That\u2019s a much longer commitment than adopting a cat or dog entails. And too, Polly gets very attached to her owners, so she can be traumatized if she\u2019s rehomed multiple times. Adoption is forever! <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Care Needs <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Polly will likely spend a lot of time in her cage, but she\u2019ll get restless and unhappy if she stays in the cage all the time. Like any other pet, birds need lots of toys and playtime, as well as love and attention. You\u2019ll need to give your little buddy time out of her cage every day. Birds are curious and playful\u2014not to mention very small and fragile\u2014so you\u2019ll need to make sure your home is safe for your colorful little buddy. Bird-proofing is a must! <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Getting Settled <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> After you\u2019ve done your research and thought things through, the next step is adopting your winged buddy. You\u2019ll need to have Polly\u2019s cage ready for her, so be sure to choose your bird before you go shopping. And a trip to the vet\u2019s is definitely in order. Aside from that, enjoy getting to know your new pet. We suspect it won\u2019t be long before your feathered pal melts your heart! <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Do you have questions about bird care? Contact us! <br \/> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you thought about adopting a pet bird? Good for you! 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