I see this was posted in Feb...so you probably already have a good idea of what to expect from your new baby. I breed Senegals, and really see them as a typical African parrot...a bit aloof and normally not considered screamers, like some other parrot types. With only one to 5 parrots, the dander won't be too big a problem for you. I have bred most parrot types over the last 20+ years and with 100 or so birds..I do see dander problems with certain species..but Senegals are not bad.
They do chew wood with great gusto! Especially during nesting, which won't be an issue for you, but they do appreciate wooden toys for chewing as pet birds also. She will adjust to your routine if she is socially hand reared and will become acclimated to your life style. Some will depend on her personality, as with all living creatures, you cannot make "cookie-cutter" comments about them...they will differ somewhat from bird to bird..but she should be fine after learning the routine in your home.
Offer her fresh veggies, brown rice, pinto beans and corn...they also adore most fruits. NO apple seeds..or avocado...chocolate or caffeine which makes sense. I personally have burned candles around birds for 40 years, and never lost a single one..but some have issues with it.
Best wishes as you begin your relationship with your baby...you will no doubt soon see why parrots are addictive... hard to have just one!! But it always starts that way!! My husband finally realized after over 35 years of marriage, that I just come with birds!
Brenda in Ks.
Feathered Angel Aviary
featheredangel@hotmail.com
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Originally Posted by arcxylem
So I finally decided to get a Senegal and put the deposit on one yesterday. It'll be about a month before I am able to take her home, so I wanted to get as much information regarding home environment issues as possible. I've done research on Senegals, but I haven't asked many environment questions.
For example, will having my radio alarm go off at 7am cause her to freak out?
Will she be very dusty? (I've had a few cockatiels in the past and they were pretty darn dusty [although I know Senegals are nowhere near as dusty since they don't have that flaky layer crested birds do] I want to have an idea as to whether or not I need to get a HEPA air purifier)
Will watching TV cause her to become overly vocal? She will be living in my room, thus what I see/hear she will see/hear.
Will she be more territorial as time goes on (since she is a female and may take the cage to be her nest)?
Thanks!
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