What is the best bird to buy?

Question

Hey I am looking on buying a bird and i dont know what kind of bird to get or what is the least cost and some accesories for the bird plz help me

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Answer 1

The question you have to ask yourself is how much time you have to spend with the bird? The small ones really don't need much of your time ,like finches, parakeets, and canaries. But if you want a larger one, in the parrot family you have to consider the time with them. They can be a big expensive to begin with and then its the time they need to give them. But once you decide it can be a nice companion for you, Give yourself the time to look into them and make a wise decision , so that is a good experience for the bird and yourself...........good luck

Answer 2

I have a Quaker parrot and it was the cheapest talking bird sold. It is sooo intelligent and talks a lot. It gives kisses, purrs like a cat, barks like a dog and can eat just about anything. One small bag of food lasts for months and a medium sized cage is perfect. Look on the Internet about them and you will agree. (The reason I say it is that they do not have any differences between sexes and this can only be determined by DNA.

Answer 3

Is it your first bird? If so-I do not suggest a big parrot like macaws. They run at least a $1000 or more plus $600 for a good cage. The food is expensive because you want to give them good food like Lafabers. I suggest small birds to begin with. There are a lot of books to read. Do your research!!!!

Answer 4

a cockatiel..... they are freindly, loving, and great companions, also easy to care for.....how ever be aware, all birds need attention, or they can get loud, and mean, with the proper attention they give back love three fold...... also, birds like cockatiels can live many years, so there is a definate time commitment involved... also if you are interested in a bird that can talk, you need a parrot, the smaller breeds, while able to talk (the males only in most cases) do not do it well, they are much better at whistling

Answer 5

Senegal Parrot. Hand fed baby so its friendly with human.

Medium sized so medium sized cage is fine
Cool looking
Friendly
Not much of a talker but nice whistles and other vocalizations without being TOO loud; not a shrieker (definitely one of the reasons I picked this breed).

Cages need several branches and bird toys (parrots are active and smart and need things to play with/tear apart).

http://spork.sr.unh.edu/Senegal.html

About $300.

Answer 6

A Finch would be the easiest but the nicest would be the Macaw, not so easy to keep and are very expensive. They have such a beautiful coloring but they do become very posessive and protective of there owners and will attack anyone who goes near them.
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Answer 7

Depends on what you are going to do with the bird. Buy a chicken if you are hungry, a parrot if you want company and conversation.

Answer 8

a cockatiel is a good bird to start with, they can be affectionate, and also can be taught to talk, you will need to ask the pet store about feed,and treats,they can be helpful. Get your bird toys, and a swing.They also like a mirror.

Answer 9

african greys are the most intellegent birds you could buy but the most expensive. 400 or so . cages can go for up to 1,000.
the little birds are somewhat annoying but a parakeet is a good medium

Answer 10

If this is your first bird, I would suggest a cockatiel...they are very sweet and easy to learn with. They are great pets and some of the males will talk.