what make best pet love bird or cockatiel?

Answer 1

Both I'd say are great because I've had both... like em' both.
Though I would rather have a cockatiel.
Why?
Hmmm... now I can't decide..ouch.
They both have good points and bad points.
Cockatiels because they can be okay on their own.
Love birds like to have a little friend.
Cockatiels if female sometimes lay (laying eggs) themselves to death.
Love birds... I miss the little fella.. ergh.
Love birds are cute.
Cockatiels can be obnoxious.
Both are good but oddly I would... I would.. I can't decide anymore.

Answer 2

Which bird do you like the best? They are both nice pets and although I have limited experience with Love birds the ones I do know can be anything but loving. On the other hand I posess a large amount of experience with cockatiel and unless they have been breeders they are very sweet birds.

Which ever you end up choosing please consider helping out a bird in need at an area rescue. These birds are in need of your love and cosideration and with a rescued bird you will recieve the valuable info needed to keep you and your new addition healthy and happy. Sure a pet store or breeder may have the same kind of info but after you buy it they can make you feel like a pest if you ask too many question, and probably refer you to a book rather than spend the time answering your questions.

Answer 3

In total agreeement to Lisa's answer, so I'm basically just echoin' here.

I've worked with Lovebirds and Cockatiels for years. I've found a Cockatiel's, particularly hand reared, disposition is much more welcoming to more then one handler, as opposed to Lovebirds. They tend to be friendlier and much less agreesive as well. Typically with males too, they can learn a vocabulary and impress all of your friends!

I'm by no means against Lovebirds (A small version of a parrot), as we've owned one for several years now. He's quite intelligent, very affectionate but requires near **constant** interaction (because he has no mate). As Lisa stated, they do tend to attach to one thing/person or their mate and can become pretty aggressive to others that are not his "love". However, even with that point, within a small family, a hand reared Lovebird can be a wonderful part of that family; albeit, the "boss" of that clan. Lol.

Real quick though, "Lutino's" are actually yellow. Some varieties though, can have a much more whitish coloring, appearing as a soft white color. The only true "white" Cockatiels are the "Albino's"; red eyes, pure white feathers (No orange cheeks).

In anycase, whichever you choose, always choose a hand reared bird. They are familiar with us people folk and are used to being handled. A non-hand fed bird can become as tolerant with the aforementioned, but it takes quite a bit of training and patience. Not to mention an affection for bites; just their way to communicate they aren't happy with what you're doing.

Be prepared that a Cockatiel's life span is on average 15-20 years and a Lovebird's is 15 years+. For a lot of folks, that's a long **commitment**; you'll need to be prepared.

Answer 4

Definitely cockatiel. And definitely handfed. And I would suggest staying away from the Lutino (all white) colored ones as they can be generally anxious and have night frights.

It can happen with all birds but Lovebirds are classic for being attached to one person, one bird or even one object. So even if you get a hand raised Lovebird, he might become attached to himself in the mirror and become a menace to everyone else around him. They are best as one person/one pet families.

Cockatiels are much easier to handle and are great as a first bird and the males (orange cheeks-in most colors) almost always whistle and sometimes talk.

Answer 5

Both make great pets. Cockatiels tend to be more mellow and easier to handle. Lovebirds are feistier and much more like a large parrot in a small package. Lovebird hens are especially aggressive around their cage.

Answer 6

i have 2 lovebirds who don't bite at all, they love my kids(2,4,8) and are really funny. sneak out of the cage,like toys, etc... having said that they are really mean to other species of birds. i have budgies who they are not crazy about. i heard cockatiels are generally more sociable and i also heard they are great with kids. my lovebirds are a riot but with any birds, personality plays a big part.(yours and the bird). i got my lovebirds from a lady who decided they weren't right for her.they didn't play,step up and wouldn't allow her to hold them. she eventually got a tiel she adores and now my lovies play ,give kisses,dont mind being held so maybe they just weren't right for each other. keep that in mind and good luck.

Answer 7

It somewhat relies upon. in case you're searching for a chicken it somewhat is tame and could stay tame in case you haven't any longer have been given time to play with it daily then the Cockatiel is the proper. How ever in case you like incredible hues and do have th tiem to play with it daily the the affection chicken is the only. i individually like fishers Lovebirds. yet I additionally love my tiels.

Answer 8

Hi I would say a cockatiel as love birds are not as easy to handle unless they have been hand reared...not that you come across many hand reared ones...more likely to find a hand reared cockatiel...Regards Jake

Answer 9

cockatiel!