What is the best type of bird to get?

Question

umm what is the most fun parot to get i want 1!!!!..........omg my avatar looks so snotty people that is so not me!!!!!!

I already have a dog and cat and love them both like crazy but looking for a new edition

Im offereing 10 points you know and a thank you letter come on guys.........

Answer 1

Please, before you buy a bird do a lot of research about parrots. Cute? Yes, they are. A lot of work? More than you ever imagined.

A bird isn't something that you can buy one week and ignore the next. They need a considerable amount of attention and care for their entire lives. Remember, some birds live 80-years; are you ready to make that kind of commitment? If not, that's o.k., most people aren't. Just be sure you know what you're getting into before you buy.

If after you've done your research and still want a bird, start out small like with a Lovebird or a Cockatiel. Both are great birds for the novice companion.

Answer 2

I would recommend a stuffed parrot for you. Maybe on that can talk back to you. You already have your plate full with a dog and a cat. Both of those animals can kill a bird. Birds are alot more work than either one of your current animals. Plus the noise factor and the dirt from the seed and feathers everywhere. I would totally recommend that you read up on the different species of birds. Birds live longer than your dog and cat. They will still be around when you go to college and then get married.
I again say do your research on the bird species. I have over 52 parrots that lost their homes because they didn't fit in the owners thoughts on what birds should be like. Getting a bird is like getting married. It is all about the relationship.

Answer 3

When it comes to picking out what is going to be the best pet bird for you, I will tell you what I tell my clients. First you need to know how much you want to spend for a bird, then how much can you afford for a proper size cage, toys and food. The most important this is do you know of an Avian Vet? Many Vets do not know much about birds. Since birds always will hide their illness untill it is too late you need to know what to look for in a sick bird and where you going to take the bird for an emergency. The larger the bird, the more a Vet will cage to care for it.

Once you have found a bird you would like to own learn everything you can learn about the species so you know what you are getting yourself into. Some birds can be so loud that you would wish you never got it.

I would never recommend buying a bird from a pet store, it is much better that you get one from a Bird Breeder that you trust. Get a hand fed baby and see if the breeder would allow you to stay in contact with them should you ever have a problem or question about the bird.
I have been a breeder for over 20 years and I still have clients that come back to me for grooming and other issues. This is why we stayed in business for as long as we have.

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Answer 4

Since you will be just starting out I reccomend a cockatiel or budgie since they are not too expensive and they are a nice size and easy to care for. Most of them also love it when you pet them(both ways, gently)on the head and the back of the crest(that's what mine lives for). They are also easier to finger traine than budgies are. However, if you want a good family bird that likes everyone I do not reccomend cockatiels, since they tend to love one person(they see that person as their mate). If you want a family bird I reccomed a budgie, which is smaller than a cockatiel but generally likes everyone. Also if you don't want to have to spend a lot of time with the bird(or don't have the time)budgies are good if you get two and a nice big cage. Both breeds can be very noisy, but in a different way. Budgies chirp, and by my experience make a lot more noise in general than cockatiels, they will also learn other sounds faster than a cockatiel. Cockatiels whistle. If you want a bird that will learn to talk or whistle(music and such)more easily, get a budgie.

Answer 5

It depends on what you are after. If you get a budgerigar you have a small, intelligent bird that (if a male) will learn to talk. They're inexpensive, talkative, low maintenance and brightly coloured. If you really want an amusing bird (and one that is unbelievably loud) get a cockatoo - highly amusing, very intelligent and you can put them on a post instead of a cage. Interaction with cats is usually pretty good because cats are unlikely to attack such a large bird. On the other hand, you have to be careful - my neighbours have a cockatoo who swears so loudly that it has been known to offend people. You have to watch what you say around them!

Answer 6

first off do some reading make sure you can understand the care of a bird it is very different from a DOG AND CAT i would start out with a cockatiel as they are good whistlers and are not to expensive when you do decided on a bird go thru a breeder not a pet store as at a store they are not handled as mush and are not as friendly also at a breeder you can see it as a baby and get to know it better before you take it home also it is cheaper then a store please do your homework first!!!

Answer 7

I have several birds. Cockatiels are the best beginner bird, even advanced bird owners love them. If you get just one, they will really bond with you. My tiel, George, sits on my shoulder, mimics all kinds of sounds PERFECTLY like the doorbell, phone, microwave...and he says "pretty bird!" and wolf whistles all the time! He is perfectly content on a shoulder, lets unknown folks hold him, and is bf with my ds! They do make dust though, they fluff their feathers and this fine particle of feather dust floofs down.

I also have an African Grey...wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy expensive but so pretty, and they can learn hundreds of words, and will mimic voices.

I also have a severe macaw. He is more people friendly than my grey, and he bobs up and down, is super silly. All my birds love toys (lots of cool sites to make bird toys!) and they are all pretty. My grey though is a one person bird already. The macaw likes everyone. So does George.

HTH birds are the best!!

Answer 8

The best type of parrot to start off with is a cocketiel. They are very friendly and easy to tame. They give boundless love in return. They don't always talk but some males will. They live to be about 15 years old.

Answer 9

it depends you have a dog and a cat large birds take a lot of care and expense,small birds are the way to go for you as you have other pets, and they are maintenance free except for food and water, but with a cat you would have to keep him in the cage or your cat will get him.so if you have a bird go for a budgie they are good company, and they can be taught to talk.

Answer 10

Cockatiels are great birds without being too big (or expensive). I have one that whistles the theme to star wars and other stuff and he can talk. He can say "what a good boy" and "where are you goin?"
If you handle them enough when they are young, you can hold them, and let them fly around the house.