What it is like to be a Bird Mom | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

What it is like to be a Bird Mom

Dogs and cats are great and all, but birds talk

21
What it is like to be a Bird Mom
Raven Manchester

Sure, dogs and cats are great pets, but what if you're allergic to them? Reptiles are an option but your roommate is afraid of snakes (even though you love them). Rodents are too smelly, and fish are just too boring. What about a bird? There are so many options and they come in all different sizes and colors. They may be a little high maintenance, but if you take care of them correctly you won't have any other pet that loves you as much as a bird will.

You may be a bird person if....

1. You have baby toys all around your house but no actual children

Why buy expensive bird toys when toddler and baby toys are way cheaper. Your bird likes them just as much if not even more...so save the extra $10 and buy some mega blocks for your feathery friend.

2. You prepare food that your bird can eat with you

Bonding with your bird is so important, and dinner time is a great time to do that! He or she will be forever grateful for that slice of carrot you give them off your plate...even if it may be a little strange

3. You rush home from work or school to have "out" time with your bird

Being cooped in a cage all day is no fun, so you have to let them explore every day. You and your bird look forward to it, especially when they do a cute little dance for you when you play them music.

4. Bird seed, bird seed everywhere

If you're a bird owner you know how much bird seed gets everywhere. Its just a thing, if you have a lot of carpet in your house you'll find yourself doing A LOT of vacuuming. Hard wooden floors are much easier for cleaning purposes. Plus the broom doesn't frighten your animals as much.

5. While other people whip out pictures of their kids/grandkids you have other pictures

You love your bird as much as your own child...so naturally you have a lot of pictures of them. Its not weird, you bird is very cute so other people should appreciate that too. Even after you showed them all the pictures of your dog and cat too.

6. Your house is always musical

Your bird loves to sing, especially with with birds outside so you always have something to listen to. When you turn your own music on, your bird just sings 10 times harder.

7. Smokers are banned from your house

Smoke is really bad for your feathery friend so you try your best to keep your home smoke free. Even if your old friend from college throws a little fit, they'll survive standing in the cold.

8. Visitors have to hurry in and out of your house

If the door is open too long someone might try to fly out of the house...hint: it isn't the dog

9. You have to be really quiet in the morning

If you want some time to yourself in the morning you'll have to be really quiet. Even a sneeze starts a screaming fest because your bird wants attention, and some fresh veggies and fruits to nibble on

10. You leave the house to find a little "surprise" on your arm or shoulder

Bird poop isn't pleasant so be sure to check yourself before you leave the house. I can't tell you how many times I've left to find some on my arm from when my bird was sitting on me.

11. You know more about birds than any normal person should

You've done a lot of research throughout the years, you may call yourself an expert. Trivia night is always fun when the animal category comes around.

12. Feathers.

Not only do you have cat and dog hair on your clothes...you'll find little small feathers in your shoes. Its always an interesting thing to explain to others.

13. You're always wanting another feathery friend

Birds are so much fun. Even though they're a handful, you're always wishing you could get that expensive macaw you saw online...your little friend will do for now, though.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

10 Reasons Why It's Awesome When Your Best Friend Gets New Friends

She may not be with you 24/7 but it's all good because you're soul sisters.

12
super friends
Gabi Morales

We all have a person, and when that person makes some new friends, we tend to forget all the great things that can come out of it. Never forget how special they are to you and why you are best friends.

Keep Reading...Show less
mountains

If you're like me, then the last semester kicked your butt, big time. Lots of papers, projects, and overall chaos. While some things are beyond our control, there are some things you can do to make this semester one of your best ones yet!

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

8 Cringey College Tinder Stories

. Cringey Tinder stories from some Tinder girls

2105
a man and a woman sitting at a table
Photo by Good Faces on Unsplash

Toilet Troubles

"So, usually I would never go on a Tinder date but when you are out with girlfriends and a hot Bosnian guy says he wants to hang with you and his friends, you oblige. We head to their apartment and when I realized I may pee my pants if I don't find a bathroom soon. I ask for the bathroom and a friend of my tinder date shows me to it and said in all seriousness that I was not allowed to flush the toilet under ANY circumstances. Having a few drinks--or five--I relieved myself to, nevertheless, flush the toilet. Within seconds, his bathroom was flooded and towels were laid out everywhere to catch the toilet water. To say the least, we were not invited back"

Keep Reading...Show less
Girl with a Guy Bestfriend
vignette3

I can confidently say that about 90 percent of all the friends I have are male. It's just always been that way since I was a kid. Over the years, I've heard a lot of things and I've learned a lot of things, and here it all is. Enjoy!

If you're a girl with a guy best friend you know that...

Keep Reading...Show less
Greek Life
Clare Concannon

With being a member of Greek life, you are going to come across people who HATE Greek life and who always want to say something negative towards it. If you're not a part of Greek life, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. But maybe try and keep some of the not-so-nice comments to yourself.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments