If you are someone who has a full-time job and is away from home 8+ hours per day, you will need assistance in caring for your toucan for the times you are away. ![]() While I do have Three-Cans instead of one, it is important to understand that even one will require hours of your time each and every day. I spend an average of 3-4 hours each day directly caring for Paco, Paz, & Pepe, sometimes more, depending on the day and situation. Toucans are very social birds who do not like to spend long stretches of time without interaction. Toucans are also messy (see below) and need to be cleaned up after daily to maintain good hygiene. They need a fresh bowl of fruit provided two times per day – a variety of fruits which must be chopped for them each morning. Toucans have daily needs that cannot be put off regardless of your schedule, your health, your mood, or the weather. Here are some things to keep in mind when considering adding a toucan to your life…Ĭaring for a toucan takes up a lot of your time everyday (yes, even Saturdays…) To help you make an informed decision for your toucan future, I have compiled a list of some of the challenges of toucan ownership based on my experiences with our Toco toucans, as well as conversations I have had with other fellow toucan companions. Only you can know what your life can accommodate and what your priorities are – I just want you to have as much realistic information as possible, not just the fluff. Far be it for me to deny anyone their dream of spending their life with these amazing birds. I’m not here to be a kill-joy or to say that a toucan is not right for you. My life with Paco, Paz, and Pepe is incredibly rewarding, but it does not come for free – the relationship I enjoy with them requires a tremendous effort on my part. Let me preface this by saying that I love my Three-Cans an indescribable amount and I wouldn’t trade them for anything, including to have my personal time back – the time I used to spend reading, with friends, and otherwise working towards my myriad of goals. I feel that if I am going to blanket the internet with endearing toucan photos and videos, it is also my responsibility to share the full picture of what it really means to share your life with a toucan. While adorably charming creatures, there is so much more to living with a toucan besides the cute face and goofy personality. Too much of the time, I hear people declaring, “I want a toucan!” without knowing much of anything about toucans to begin with. I think this is commendable and a truly responsible approach. ![]() She is considering a toucan as a future pet and wants to be aware of every angle before she commits her family to one. Recently, a woman named Tasha requested a blog post about some of the downsides of toucan ownership.
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