Can IRN's be re-homed if they're attached?
Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 11:37 pm
Hi All,
I'm looking for someone who has experience or knows this topic well, since i'm not so happy about having to ask.
I've had an IRN for 4 years. He's tame, he's friendly and really loves everyone in the family. Unfortunately though a lot has changed with regards to me working from home, and the fact that we live in a complex with neighbours right next to us. Lately he has become completely attached to us to the extend that every second spent in the cage (apart from sleeping) is screaming.
I know birds like to be vocal in the mornings, which he is. But unless he's out the cage with one of us he doesn't stop. I've tried covering him, spraying him with a water gun etc but the fact is he's not learning - and perhaps its not his fault. He was brought up to have free reign but now just can't due to changes at home.
This has also resulted in people complaining about the noise, let alone the fact that i'm slowly but surely losing my mind and just do not have the time anymore give him 24x7 obedience training. I also think he's frustrated at being caged a lot too.
So my question is, if I had to find him a new loving home - would he adjust? Would he be able to carry on living or does it generally mean a death sentence to let a bird like this who's been with us for so long go?
Thanks,
nonoti
I'm looking for someone who has experience or knows this topic well, since i'm not so happy about having to ask.
I've had an IRN for 4 years. He's tame, he's friendly and really loves everyone in the family. Unfortunately though a lot has changed with regards to me working from home, and the fact that we live in a complex with neighbours right next to us. Lately he has become completely attached to us to the extend that every second spent in the cage (apart from sleeping) is screaming.
I know birds like to be vocal in the mornings, which he is. But unless he's out the cage with one of us he doesn't stop. I've tried covering him, spraying him with a water gun etc but the fact is he's not learning - and perhaps its not his fault. He was brought up to have free reign but now just can't due to changes at home.
This has also resulted in people complaining about the noise, let alone the fact that i'm slowly but surely losing my mind and just do not have the time anymore give him 24x7 obedience training. I also think he's frustrated at being caged a lot too.
So my question is, if I had to find him a new loving home - would he adjust? Would he be able to carry on living or does it generally mean a death sentence to let a bird like this who's been with us for so long go?
Thanks,
nonoti