Pet Forum / Birds / Birds / October 2007

After nearly three years of caring for two cockatiels, I have learned
that I may be allergic to them. Although my allergist suggests
permanently removing the birds from my home, I would rather test his
theory by finding a temporary home for them for three to five months
to see if my symptoms improve.

Ping and Squawker entered my home as babies in January of 2005. They
are very healthy and family friendly birds. My 9 & 10 year old
daughters often play with them, including taking showers with them!
Although their wings have been clipped in the past, they are now
accustomed to flying about the room.

The foster family will receive a cage, stand, all of their toys/
perches, plus all of the seeds & substrate in my possession at the
time they are moved.

If my symptoms have not improved in three months, I will want to take
the birds back. If my symptoms improve in three months, but only
slightly; I will want to extend the time period the birds are out of
the house (2 more months). If my symptoms have changed significantly
in three months, I will need to find a permanent home for them,
approaching the foster family first.

Please hit me off list if you are interested.  The birds currently
live in Evanston, IL.