i need a bird, but withch type?

Question

what do they eat, ware can i find them and how much are they?

Answer 1

Wow, what a broad question. Nobody will be able to properly answer this without paragraphs. I suggest going to your library and checking out some books. Also, http://www.theperch.net is full of bird lovers who would love to help you.

As to cost - well, the bird itself could cost anything, from free to thousands of dollars. Then the bird needs a cage. A small bird in the minimally sized cage would be maybe $50, on up to thousands for a larger bird. The first vet visit could cost up to $400. Then the bird needs food. A 10# bag of Roudybush runs about $27. Now you need to furnish the cage with toys. Birds are expensive.

Answer 2

I hope you don't NEED a bird, but want a bird.

I understand you're a beginner so Budgies would be a good start. There's a lot to know about this before you get yourself a budgie and if you don't have the time and patience, you should give it all up.

Parrots don't eat avocado, chocolate or tomatos. It can kill them, so no matter what - keep them away from those things.

You should also get two - because one budgie in a cage would be miserable.They need the company and you need to entertain them every now and then, so it's good if there's someone home during the day. Leaving the TV on would also be good sometimes.

They eat seeds you can but at a pet shop. Beyond that, you can also bring them vegetables. Based on my experience, they love lettuce and uncooked dry corn.

The pet shop should tell you all there is to know, but you should ask them because it's based on the bird you decide to get.

Get more information at:
http://www.budgietalk.com
http://www.talkbudgies.com/tutorials.php?s=cddced84f5823068f9508e3af88c0b5c
http://www.budgerigars.co.uk/beginners

Good luck and have fun.

Answer 3

Do you have any experience with birds? If not, i would stick with a smaller type of bird, possibly a budgie, or cockatiel. They eat pellets, veggies, fruits, but there are a lot of things out there that are poisonous to them, such as chocolate, avacado, alcohol, and various house plants. You can usually find these type of birds in a pet store, or try finding a breeder in your area, the birds are usually cheaper and healthier form a breeder. Try to get a baby though that way they can grow up with you and bond with you. Budgies can cost 10-20 dollars, and cockatiels range from 20-100 depending on the species of them. Good luck and try to research more on the type of bird you decide on before you actually get one. They may be little but require a lot of time and work. Good luck!

Answer 4

First off why do you "need" a bird? Birds, can be more of a handful to take care of than a cat or dog. My best advice is to get in touch with different bird clubs and speak to them about care and feeding. Also, you can research different birds that can be bought as pets online or at a library so you can learn about the different varieties and their care. Do the research first, don't get the bird because it's pretty. You can make a pretty terrible mistake in choosing the wrong bird or getting into something you are not ready for.

Answer 5

First, I'd say you need to stop telling yourself you "need" a bird! This is not a toy!

If you're going to insist on getting one, you really need to start off with a pair finches (finches are SOCIAL, meaning they like having buddies around!). Finches are as close as you'll get to something that is just "pretty to look at" and "sings nice". Actually, they are a very good starting bird!!! They are about $12.00 a piece, depending on where you go.

If you don't want finches, get a canary. Canaries aren't so picky about having another bird, so you may get away with having only one. They don't usually mind not bonding with their owner (YOU) as much, either. They sing pretty, as well.

Do not...please....do not get a parakeet or anything larger. These are SMART, intelligent birds. They are as smart as a small child. Having one of these is a HUGE responsibility. Are you ready to make the commitment to care for a child for the next 12 years of your life?! ('Keets live 7-15 years in good care, some parrots live as long as 50yrs!).

It sounds to me like you're a little too young to take on the responsibility. If you don't even know anything about birds, perhaps you ought to spend a couple months researching. Find out what they eat, how much it costs. Figure out if you'll have the money to pay to feed them, give them toys, and keep them healthy.

Ask yourself:
-can I afford this, not just the first time but forever?
-do I have time (since I go to school)?

Good luck sweetie!!!!

Answer 6

Make a list of what types of birds that interest you. Then RESEARCH!!!! By researching what kind of bird you like, you want to make sure the bird is going to be a perfect match for you. ( "Birds For Dummies" is a good book!)

Once you make a choice, I would try some of the bird rescues first, breeders second ( check the breeders out also- one of my co-workers got a bird that turned out to be a star-gazer. She forgot to check out the breeder first and she's a bird keeper!).
Never get a bird from a pet store. You have no idea where the bird came from ( kinda like the whole puppy mill reason). Good luck!

Answer 7

If you've never had a bird before, your probably best off with a parakeet or a cockatiel. They're cute, friendly, and not too loud or demanding. Get one young and/or hand raised if you can, and be prepared to give them a lot of attention (and doing lots of cleaning up after them)
Stay away from larger birds unless you REALLY know what you're doing. Parrots may be sweet and cuddly as young birds at the pet store, but they can get vicious and neurotic when they get older. Unless you're very familiar with how birds think and behave, stick with the little guys.

Answer 8

A Cockatiel! A cockatiel is not a very big bird but not a small one either. These parrots can be taught to talk, sing, do tricks, and be your best friend if you give it the time. I have a cockatiel named Koki. He is the most friendliest bird I know. He never bit me or tried to hurt me. If you do get one you have to clean its cage once or twice a week depending how dirty it is. Also if you do get one, get one that is only a couple months old because they do not have instinks yet and it is easier to train them. If you are gone most of the day I highly recommend you get two of them because they can get bored easily and pick all their feathers off when they do get bored.

Answer 9

try a senegal parrot. they are small, easy to handle and stay tame even if they didn't get attention for a long time. you can get them at selected petshops, and they eat birdseeds, corn, fresh fruit and vegetables. never give then alcohol, they turn into alcoholists in a week, chocolate is too rich for them and avocado will cause instant death (don't ask me why!) they are reasonably priced, but that depends on where you are buying.

Answer 10

get a finch or a parakeet.go to a pet shop for more information about your new bird