whats the best kind of talking parrots to buy as pets?

Answer 1

i have a Senegal parrot,he is the cutest !! BUT he gets very loud ,es specially if he wants attention. you need to watch what you say. my parrot says a lot of things!!! and some stuff he says,is just so funny to me.get a parrot that was hand fed!! this way you can hold the bird right away.Senegal parrots are mostly green.their head is gray and their eyes are yellow.

Answer 2

Each parrot breed has it's own personality, and within that breed there is no way to generalize their individual personality because every bird is different. Some parakeets are very affectionate, and can learn a few words. on the other extreme, the Macaw is a very intelligent bird, can talk, and in some rare cases, can also be affectionate. The thing to realize is that these are very intelligent birds that still maintain a bit of their wild instincts. We have a conure. We got him when he was younger, and he is really attached to me. He is a cuddler, and is beginning to make sounds, just as a toddler will do when learning to speak. It's very exciting. We prefer the conures because they are easier maintenance than some of the other larger parrots, and less destructive. We've fostered some larger birds, and really struggled with the amount of attention they required/demanded, and they were very independent. Because of their size, it also made housing difficult. There is an organization called Mickaboo that they will have people foster birds (and then they can have the option to adopt). Mickaboo is in California/SanFrancisco area, but there are places like this all over the nation. This may be an option, because you can foster a bird, and then if it works out, you can adopt it. Then you are not out a large sum of money, you've provided a home for an animal that didn't have a home, and you got to "test the waters" so to say.

Answer 3

I agree with another commenter to start off with a smaller bird like a parakeet (budgie) or cockatiel. The larger parrots most likely to talk can make a LOT of noise. What will you do if your bird screams painfully loudly the entire time you're home? What will your neighbors think? Are you and your family willing to find a new apartment if your landlord evicts you?

Larger parrots also need a lot of time and attention. My cockatiel needs as much attention as a dog, and bigger ones yet are like perpetual human infants.

And larger parrots have extremely long lifespans. My first cockatiel lived to age 16, and 30 is not unheard of. Most parrots live at least 30-50 years. Cockatoos can live up to 100 years. What if you get bored of your bird in five years? Will you still want your parrot when you get married and have kids? Who will take care of your parrot when you pass away from old age?

Answer 4

The African Grey parrot is known to be one of the best speaking. Their intellegence has been compared to a 5 year old child. Although they make great pets, they can tend to be neurotic and can cause self mutilation (plucking of it's own feathers) if it's care and mental well being isn't properly being met. Before going out and buying one, I would suggest that anyone do thorough research to make sure that this is the best pet for them.

Answer 5

If you have never had a bird before-start with a parakeet. You can teach them to talk and see if birds are for you. The larger parrots require a lot of attention and if not handle correctly can be noisy and destructive-they are not for beginners. In general however, African greys tend to be good talkers. Research carefully before getting any pet.

Answer 6

The African Grey has a wonderful ability to mimic what they hear. My mother has one and it sounds just like my dad who passed away in '98. They are known for this. I think the one draw back of the bird is that you do have to try to keep it social & friendly as it gets older.

If you want a bird for a pet the Cockatoo would be the best. If brought up right they love to be cuddled. But they are not good talkers.

Hope that helps

Answer 7

For mimicing speech, without a doubt it is the African Gray. Mine immitates everything she hears! My Macaw on the other hand, says fewer words, and not as clearly, but she knows exactly what those words mean. For instance she calls me Momma, and if I am heating something in the microwave she will say, Yummmm, hot?? Or she will tell me "Step up" when she wants me to hold her. She is a funny little scamp. But the Gray is only a year old and she can say far more that the macaw, and she does associate words with people. Such as, my boyfriend calls the gray "pretty girl" so when she sees him she says "pretty girl". She immitates my dachshund so well that I am constantly going to the back door to let him in. The dog now thinks I am crazy calling him in when he is right behind me.

Answer 8

I have to agree with a few answers I have aready read here.

First do your homework. You can't just take our word of rit every bird is different. Different birds in the dame breed are even different. I also think that you should start with a smaller bird.

I have had my first bird for a year now. I got him from a friend. They had to get rid on him because he was too noisy. They have other birds and 4 (I think) dogs and a cat (or 2) maybe. and a young child. their house was very noisy. we took him in and he is not as noisy at our house. He is a Sun Conure. they are sometimes referred to as screechers. I understand that now...

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Answer 9

i would say the double yellow head,african gray,macaw those i have found to be the best ..although i did have a nandy conure that would say a few words ... good luck.no matter what parrot you get though just know they take alot of love and care and need alot of human contact.if your not ready to have this pet for long dont get a birds they live longggggggg lives...

Answer 10

I have an african grey and I LOVE him. He's the coolest. BUT..PLEASE RESEARCH before you buy. Your bigger parrots are a LIFETIME responsibility. Most will probably outlive you, or come close, not knowing your age. This isn't something you get and get tired of and give away. These birds get very attatched to their families, and you can really traumatize them by getting rid of them. They have certain requirements, and NEED attention! Please don't take your decision lightly. There are bird rescues that are full of birds, because people bought them without knowing what they were getting into. Please be knowledgeable! :-)