Oh No, only can have one....vasa or dyh?

I know what I should do, but.....

My parents have a DYH, Gizmo. He is amazing. I love him. Eventually, I will inherit him. My parents are in their 60's, and I love them to death, so inheriting Gizmo is not that pleasent of a thought, if you know what I mean.I love my parents.

I can only have one bird. My boyfriend doesnt want any parrots in the house, but jokingly stated I would leave him if I didnt get one, and he loves me, (awwwww) so I get to have one. ( I had an OWA for years, worked in a parrot shop for years, everyone I know has parrots, grew up around them my whole life..... just so you guys dont think I am a rookie....

Heres the problem. I want a Vasa in the worst way. (kimba, Maybe molly know all about it) My parents think I should take Gizmo, who already loves me, and he is free, and is awesome. They love him and would never give him to anyone else but me, not that they even want to get rid of him, but know I would have more time for him.

So, like I said, hes not going anywhere, and I get to visit him whenever I want, and He could be a permanent resident at my house, but then no Vasa!!!!!!! That STINKS!! One or the other. Theres no getting two. I respect the fact that my boyfriend, who doesnt want a Parrot at all, and is willing to budge, I dont want to be unreasonable. (Its not that he doesnt like parrots, he loves them, but knows how much work they are, and we have a zoo the way it is.)

I cant decide and this sucks. If it were up to me, of course I would have both, but I just dont think thats possible.

I know how Amazons can be, (lovely, dont get me wrong, but they are still Amazons) And Gizmo would be out more by me. Its not like hes locked up all the time, But I know he doesnt get out as much as he needs to. I am just sooooooo excited about the Vasa. ugh. What should I do?

I know Sashagirl has her ways.... you might ask her how she talks hubby into more birds

You WANT a Vasa. Gizmo NEEDS you.

You know what you're getting with Gizmo, not so with a new Vasa.

And what would happen to Giz if you did get a Vasa? Likely you'd wind up taking him in, but that's just setting up for a conflict with your BF.

Maybe if things go good with Giz, and half the work is already done, your BF might soften enough that a Vasa may be in your future. It's also possible that your BF might not be your BF even as little as a week from now; people are like that. I know. Firsthand.

Oh right. What Chiquin said.

Remember I was pondering rehoming a Cag? Well I still am, but it's not urgent. I have until Spring to decide; how about that. So while I still think about the pros and cons, I'm relaxing on the decision making for the moment. She could find another home. Heck, I could find another home.

So much could happen between now and then.

Oh Chiquin, you are right. Theres no doubt about it that I love that little Gizmo.... I just want both!!! (us women are never happy, always wanting more than what we have....I gotta stop that!)

My boyfriend wants me to get Gizmo, too. And you are right, maybe he will budge on the Vasa, maybe not, but thats ok, cuz Gizmo rocks and my little Vasa friend is still a glimpse in his moms eyes...

There you have it, Gizmo it is. I was gonna get him, I just needed Chiquin and Molly to tell me what I already knew....(thats a woman thing again, I think

So... Thanksgiving he will come with me! I am pretty darn excited.... Time to go playgym shopping!!!!!

Thanks again guys!

What're flockmates for if not dashing your dreams to shards?

Probably the wrong time to mention that another female vasa who is very sweet needs a home? Shhhh. you didn't hear me say that.

Anyway congrats on Gizmo!

Ahhhhhhh!!!! Why???

Does anyone know if Lilith found a home? I hope so.

Last I heard on Lilith is that if she didn't get a home the owner was taking her back and would look for a male for her. The problem is that this guy has no clue about vasa's and thinks that a single male and female will have no problems and he intends on getting a baby boy. This is a big mistake as females will kill younger males and need to be placed with multiple older males. The situation stinks!

The other female...is in Mississippi and the woman has no time for her as she has a bunch of other animals and used to not work and therefor had the time and feels bad that she can't give he vasa what it needs now. She is sweet and well behaved. I'm emailed her and told her to join here to help broaden her search for a home as we seem to be vasa central. I have not heard back yet.