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I am sorry to here about your illness. While I dont know all the details, it sounds like you made a good choice to hold off on getting another bird. On the days you are not feeling well/ not as able to give your current fids attention, is their maybe a family member, neighbor, friend who likes birds and would be willing to help out? Even if someone came over for a hour or two to spend some time with them, it would give a chance to socialize with others and have someone familiar with them in case you were unable to care for them for a extended length of time (such as a emergancy hospital visit.) I actually think this is something every pet owner should consider, especially those with birds-- Who will take care of them if I am sick/unable and is my pet familiar enough with them to be comfortable with them caring for them? If something unexpected were to happen, having someone available who already knows them reduces the stress on your fids. Also knowing that they are getting attention on the days you are not as able to take care of them would give you piece of mind and you could concentrate on feeling better knowing they are getting attention and being cared for. I have a senegal myself so I know the time and attention they require-- mine is content with me working all day but gets moody if I am not in the room with him the majority of the time i am home in the morning. I have not had this experience but have read that senegals can also become bonded to one person (primary caregiver) easily and slightly agressive to others if not socilized. I have actually considered having someone come over in the afternoon to play with him for the reasons I outlined above-- it socializes him and gives me a back up caregiver in a emergency situation. I think you having a playstand in your room is a excellent idea! He will still be able to interact with you on the days you are not as mobile.
Good luck.
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