I am looking for a Parrot or Bird, and don't no what is right for me, any help?

Question

I don't have a whole heck of a lot of room, and don't won't to spend more than 200 on the bird.

Answer 1

Here's a good site about choosing parrots. At the bottom there is a chart which tells you a bit about them and their qualities:

http://www.pgaa.com/avain/general/parrotcomparison.html

Here's another good one:

http://www.realmacaw.com/pages/rightpet.html

Go to your local petshop and ask how much they are. Tell them you don't want to spend more than 200 on it and you have a small home and other things and they will tell you which is the right parrot for you. It's their job to know the characteristics about the species so ask them for advice. Here's some suggestions: Parakeets, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Quakers or Conures. It's best to get them when they're babies because they will bond with you better. And make sure you hold them at least once a day so they get used to you and your hands. And don't forget parrots need lot of attention and care.

Answer 2

The only type of parrot you can get that cheap is a conure and you will have to buy direct from a breeder. They are small parrots but as noisy as the big guys. The green cheak conure is the smallest and can actually go in a large cockatiel cage. I think conures are good starter birds, smart, affectionate and nearly all learn at least a few words and phrases. If you don't like a lot of noise a cockatiel may be better. They are easy to tame. Not very good talkers but they are cute little birds and easy to deal with.

Answer 3

I would suggest going to your local pet store to get the prices on some of their birds. Some birds don't need a lot of maintenance but others do. Some birds are extremely messy while other are not so messy. Research some birds that are kept for pets on the internet. Find out what their diet would be, how much room they would need, social behavior, is it considered noisy, and such. You also need to keep in mind that if you are living in an apartment or something like that your pet bird depending on what kind of bird that you get may be too loud and it will bother your neighbors. By educating yourself about certain birds you will help insure that you as well as your new feathered buddy will be happy.

Answer 4

Be very careful when choosing a bird. They are VERY needy creatures and they require a lot of time and care.

If you don't have the time to research birds (which you need to do before you buy one) you won't have time to care for one.

If you are insistant on having a bird, but do not have a lot of time, I'm recommend a pair of parakeets or easy care finches like society or zebras.

Answer 5

If you really want a parrot, i suggest an African Gray Parrot- they are sweet, and are easy to be trained. They can speak so many words! although they are not that attractive.

I have a Blue-naped Parrot, she says "Gara"-our dog's name, she says Good night, I Love You, Hi!, and knows how to cough. She also sings a short song we invented for her-- like a nursery rhyme while dancing.

if you want an ordinary bird, you might like African Lovebird, they are also sweet and always impress the owner-- by spreading their wings.

Parrots eat sunflower seeds, banana, rice, crackers--- but remove the salt first, vitamins.

Answer 6

If you've never had a bird, start out with a HAND-FED cockatiel. They're a lot cheaper than a parrot, usually they have great personalities (as long as they are hand-fed as babies), and they're easy to maintain. Lorrikeets are a bit more pricey and harder to take care of, but they're also very sweet.

Answer 7

once you've that a lot time to spend, then i'd bypass with a Senegal or plausible a Lory. a grey or a cockatoo in all likelihood does not like the era of time faraway from you even as you've been at college, yet you by no skill recognize (it somewhat relies upon on the fowl).

Answer 8

I have had a cockatiel for 15 years. Its a great pet, doesn't need alot of space, and costs about $150.

Answer 9

A monkey would be better for you.Train it to clean your room and wash your shoe.They can pick the lice off your head too.

Answer 10

I own a parakeet(budgie)and I love him. If you don't have alot of space it's o.k. they don't need it. They're easy to care for. I let my 15 yr.old daughter get one, she keeps it in her room. They can learn to talk if you take the time to teach them.