I thought this was a local forum but apparently it's not lol. I'm located near Pittsburgh but would travel a decent distance to help someone. I'm not sure where you're at but if it's possible I'll get you one when mine have babies.

Up for a road trip to Cali? Nevermind. But it was sweet of you to offer. I appreciate that.

Yeah sorry I thought this forum was a local one. What I would do in your situation is just get another bird if you want. Would your dad even really notice? Budgies are pretty inexpensive to keep and it would be best for your bird. I was having trouble with mine and I just kinda on a whim went and rescued one from craigslist. It was amazing the difference it made. I went from a bird that hated me, bit and was scared to a bird that 2 weeks later comes right to me and is teaching the younger one that people aren't too bad.

We're global not local, but so far only about six people out of 7 billion are active participants lol.

So what do you have to do to hatch lol?

Stuck in this egg lol.

The egg hatches at 50 posts. You're almost there, so start cracking that egg shell!

YAY!!! I guess it gives you a little incentive to help others and share your knowledge on here.

Where can I see how many posts I have lol?

On the left if all your posts, under the chick

Congratulations, your egg has hatched! When you reach 100 posts the chick will turn into a finch, and a series of other birds later on.