<p>Is any type of pet allowed in the dorm room?
I am wondering mostly because I have a cockatiel that I love.. sadly the rest of my family hates him due to the fact he wasn't hand raised and will only listen to me. He thoroughly enjoys stealing their glasses and eating any loose paper. He's also in love with socks and white dishtowels, but that's a different story.
I know that my family will give him away- or simply not take care of him when I'm at college. Is there any way that I could keep him in my room? He's really quiet and only sings when he sees something he likes(usually himself in a mirror).</p>
<p>probably not. I think the most a school will allow is a fish. Do you have any other family that could take care of the bird?</p>
<p>I'm sure he's a lovely pet, but if you bring your bird and yourmate brings their cat, and the guys down the hall bring their prize hog and their neighbor brings his python and the room next to that has free range chickens.. well, you can see where it goes.</p>
<p>In the '70s we had birds in the university owned Blackstone apartments and other 3rd and 4th year living situations. Cockatiels are the best-- if quiet and caged they are not much of a issue. Can you ask the university? Could it influence your choice of housing?</p>
<p>I believe I remember hearing that any pet must be able to survive underwater, so unless you have a very talented bird, I'm afraid you're out of luck.</p>
<p>DannonWater,
I don't think you will be able to manage the bird as a first year. If you move off-campus as a second year, you could probably manage that.</p>
<p>I think that you need to arrange for the bird for the first year at least. Can you find someone in your area that will keep the bird? Could you work with a family member to socialize them and the bird? I know this is a hard situation - pets miss their people, even when they like the rest of the family.</p>
<p>Glasses- I asked them about my situation and they said that no pets besides fish are allowed in the dorm rooms. This would be the deciding factor in housing. Are these 3rd and 4th year living situations still available? </p>
<p>I understand that people bringing pets to college is a bad idea (especially the cat and my bird- poor cat would get a nasty lesson), but I also hate that my bird has to suffer due to my going to college. </p>
<p>I had to tame him and he's rather attached- My family hates him, my friends are off to college themselves, and I hate to think of giving him to a stranger who will keep him caged 24/7 because of his untamed attitude to strangers.</p>
<p>Sounds like your bird needs a foster family--- sometimes preschools enjoy fostering pets. He'd be caged but see lots of people during the day. Then I guess weekends become the issue. Any of your friends have younger sibs? You could visit and care for him over breaks. You'll think of something.</p>
<p>You need to start networking with people who are wacky about animals. We boarded a crippled pidgeon (my dad's) with people when we were selling our house and moving. Humane societies and bird groups should be able to get you started. Someone will know someone. If that doesn't work, contact a barn that does private boarding of horses. Horse people frequently have to many pets, and someone may know someone or have an idea.</p>
<p>Haha, I dont' think he would get along with a group of young children. A whole generation with bitten off fingers. </p>
<p>A big thanks to ohio_mom once again--
I got in touch with the breeder that I adopted him from and she said that she'd be happy to take him on as a breeder for a few years. I know he'll love doing that. </p>
<p>I guess it will end happily- for the both of us!</p>
<p>I got him from her when he was older. He is the offspring of two show birds, but since he was not hand raised he is rather useless during competitions. I guess biting the judges deducts points somehow. Who knows.. </p>
<p>I figured that, but finding some animal lovers who might not check too carefully may be possible. Having said that, dorm life is not well suited for animals. Also, one has to consider quarter breaks.</p>