new girl from Missouri!

[kala83]

Hello there all I am new to the sit I just joined a day ago. I am a huge hobbyist of keeping pets, and I have never really owned birds but I would love to try it some day...I had one Budgie when I was younger way back when I was like five or so and really enjoyed it. Am thinking of trying another Budgie and maybe at some point in the future something else as well.
Though truth be told I might have to wait a while before I look into keeping anything since, I am planning on eventually moving to Japan to teach English at some point in the future. So bigger animals like some birds might have to wait a few years, or I might have to look into if I can take a bird with me. In any case what would you guys suggest as being a good starter bird for a young newbie like myself?
Any advice would be great! hopefully I can enjoy a new feathered friend in my home some time soon.

[KitKappa]

Hello kala83 and welcome to the board!
I'm pretty new with birds myself but I've been wanting some for years. I've had my two cockatiels for about a month and my green cheeked conure for about a week.
What part of Japan are you planning to go? My da was in the Air Force (now retired) and we lived on Misawa AFB for several years and traveled quiet a bit.
Teaching English to Japanesse students? or are you going to teach in an American school their?
Should you decide to get a fid would absolutly love to hear about it! There is tons of info and so many people here are so helpful if you have any questions about your future fid.
Later and GoodLuck!

[kala83]

Originally Posted by KitKappa

Hello kala83 and welcome to the board!
I'm pretty new with birds myself but I've been wanting some for years. I've had my two cockatiels for about a month and my green cheeked conure for about a week.
What part of Japan are you planning to go? My da was in the Air Force (now retired) and we lived on Misawa AFB for several years and traveled quiet a bit.
Teaching English to Japanesse students? or are you going to teach in an American school their?
Should you decide to get a fid would absolutly love to hear about it! There is tons of info and so many people here are so helpful if you have any questions about your future fid.
Later and GoodLuck!

I would personally love to go to Osaka since I have tons of friend in Japan that are from that area and that way I would at least be around a lot my friends. I actually really want to teach Japanese students, I do english tutoring for international students over here that got to the university in town. Though I don't want to teach high school age kids I want to teach basic english to younger kids....I would really like to get a pair of budgies. I am hoping to get a yellow greenish one and one that is mostly all white with maybe a few specks of blue around his eyes and checks.

[Kevin]

Welcome to birdboard

[Monica]

Welcome to BB! You could probably take birds with you, so long as Japan allowed imported pets... and it might even be better to bring your own, although I'm not entirely sure how well animals are cared for in Japan....

Even small birds can live 10-20 years on a good diet and plenty of exercise, so it's a good idea to start planning now!

[Lisa B]

[kala83]

Originally Posted by Monica

Welcome to BB! You could probably take birds with you, so long as Japan allowed imported pets... and it might even be better to bring your own, although I'm not entirely sure how well animals are cared for in Japan....

Even small birds can live 10-20 years on a good diet and plenty of exercise, so it's a good idea to start planning now!

Yeah I was thinking that would be a good idea for me since there is not too many adoption like agencies for pets in Japan that I am aware of its mostly just pet stores. I know that owning pets and even exotic ones has become very popular in Japan but I am not terribly sure how well reinforced it is for people to take the best care possible of these animals. I am assuming that there are more people that take it seriously then not though since I remember reading an article some where about Japan's exotic pet popularity and there being several very large laws and fines to people that abuse or neglect animals there in place now.
I think with this topic I am really going to have to dive into my research and find out just all the technicals of how importing animals into Japan works, and what all I need to do to be prepared. I think when I first start out I would rather bring a bird with me rather then try to find one or two on my own in a foreign country but again that will depend on circumstances of the time as well.

[iggysbirds]

Make sure you check the importing exporting laws very closely. On another board I belong to we have a member from Japan. I can't remember if it was when she moved to Japan or when she was moving back to the US that her birds were not allowed to go with her. She had three large macaws and two conures and she had to find new homes for all of them. She was very torn up about it.

[4HAND]

Welcome!I commend you on seeking information before getting a bird.If you do a search on "parrot rescues" or "parrot sanctuaries" in your area they may allow you to volunteer thus gaining valuable firsthand experience while you decide.Also,check out Pacific Parrotlets.They are small but have big personalities!
Tena

[kala83]

Originally Posted by iggysbirds

Make sure you check the importing exporting laws very closely. On another board I belong to we have a member from Japan. I can't remember if it was when she moved to Japan or when she was moving back to the US that her birds were not allowed to go with her. She had three large macaws and two conures and she had to find new homes for all of them. She was very torn up about it.

Yeah so would I..thats why I want to pay close attention to what all I need to do now before hand so I am well prepared as long as getting them in the country would not be a problem that is all I need to worry about since I am planning on settling in Japan and not moving back to the states.