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| Hi everyone,
I'm moving to a little studio soon and would like to take my two birds (conures) with me. In German, they are considered as Grosssittiche (I think!). In the rental contract, it says that Kleintiere (wie Hamster, Kanarienvögel, Zierfische) are allowed without permission, while grösseren Haustieren (wie Katzen, Hunde, Hasen, Papageien, Reptilien) requires written permission of the landlord.
Well, conures are not as small as canaries, but neither are they as large as the large parrots (though scientifically they are the same family as they have the same type of feet!).
I had the same rule in my current apartment contract, and I did write the landlord to explain that I wanted to get Grosssittiche (this was before I bought them!). He said ok. However, the new landlord might be fussier and I'm worried about asking before I move there as he might change his mind about giving the place to me, or say no to the birds, which would be awful!!!
I know bird owning is rare around here but I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar experience? Does anyone know if "Grosssittiche" can be considered as small animals? (They are 25cm including tail, probably 15cm without tail  ).
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You are right - conures are no African Greys but they are not as small as canaries / hamsters and goldfish under the Kleintiere cateogry either. You're best asking the landlord for written permission.
Which stage of the application process are you? Filled in the application form? If so, you would have had to declare if you have 2 birds anyway.
If you've received a verbal commitment from the landlord / agency, I would assume that they would be aware that you have a pet and awarded you the apartment anyway. Just give them a call and ask them to include a specific term in the contract about your birds.