Re: Moving away.. to university!
It is hard to tell you what to do, but I can tell you what I would do in your situation. It sounds as if you have Bango's best interest at heart, and that is where my suggestion comes from.
If your Mom really wants to keep Bango, she needs to commit to being a full time bird owner. As you know, this means everyday interaction, changing food and water dishes, wiping down the cage, cleaning it thoroughly periodically, and taking Bango to the vet ASAP if needed.
If she is committed to that, that's wonderful, if not, do you know anyone else that would be willing to give Bango a semi-permanent home? Someone that will allow you visitation, or possibly keep him until you graduate? Maybe someone else in your family? These are just a few thoughts, as I know you want Bango to continue being cared for, and loved the same way you have cared, and loved him for years.
Also, have you checked with your school to see if you can have a bird there? I ask because we do have a couple of members whose school allows a bird, just not dogs, or cats. If living in a dorm, and they will allow a bird, I would assume this would have to approved roomate wise also, but worth checking into if you have not done so yet.
Good luck in your decision. If you Mom has said she will care for Bango, I'm sure she will, but I know you want to make sure it's the care, and attention he deserves. Just confirm that with your Mom, and see how it goes. If she finds in the future it's more than she wants to deal with, you can look for another solution at that time also.
"Be as a bird perched on a frail branch that she feels bending beneath
her, still she sings away all the same, knowing she has wings."
-Victor Hugo
Lori