nasty parents wont let me have pigeons!

just wondering whos going to be paying for the expenses of these pigeons that you want , if its all on you that might also help but if your parents will be footing the bill Im sure that wont help your plight at all

[maryjane]

I happen to know personally that Becky is 15 going on 116. The term "old soul" definitely applies here! I agree with Charis's good advice. It may be hard to wait and frustrating, but you can spend this time learning all about pigeons, especially working with and visiting your Arron's pigeons. And it won't even cost you anything!

And as other said, try bringing home interesting books and pictures, and drop interesting facts about them during dinner and other family times. There are even some cool facts right here in my signature you can start with. Once they start to learn about them and get past their former "pigeon knowledge" (or lack thereof ) then they may begin to turn around. And pigeons are a lot more work than a hamster, so they may have a point there hehe. You could always start saving money to build your own aviary when you are allowed to, or when you move to your own place. Until then, keep educating them, and have fun learning about and playing with Arron's pigeons!

[tuxedobaby]

you gotta take into account stuff such as food,loft/equipment, and even vet bills,hang out at your freinds and help him with his birds,get some hands on experience,visit shows,start by doing simple things like feeding pigeons in parks,town etc,learn about their mannerisms,life cycles etc,get books from local library about pigeons,there are several magazines such as "the racing pigeon" and "feathered world" that you can buy

[maine123]

Originally Posted by Charis

Just curious...what will happen to your birds should you go away to college?

Im only sixteen right now, so in two or three years I will be gone, but if I go to college, It will probably be local, so I could stay at home, or if I get into one out of state there, but anways, If I go to college, I will most likely sell them, or hopefully someone else in my family will watch after them, but thats unlikely. But When I have a house of my own, i will have pigeons, no questioning that.

but main thing is if I have to leave the house, then I will sell them.

[maine123]

Originally Posted by fantail 2009

just abit mpore info as well i have had hamsters before and i never looked after them like cleaned them or fed them my parents had to do that so i think thats why my mums saying no

Basically just show them that you are responsible.Do what you are supposed to before you are asked to, be nice to them. Just work hard on every thing you can, show them that you are motivated.