What is a really fun pet bird to have?

Question

I have seen a lot of people with pet birds. And a lot of them are very mean and make a lot of noise. I think birds are really cool, but i don't want a bird that is mean and bites every time you pick it up. I am also looking for a bird that does not require a lot of maintanaince. And also somthing that does not make a huge mess.

Answer 1

A c o c k. Just think of the Three's Company misunderstandings you can have with a pet c o c k.

"Sorry I'm late, my c o c k kept me up all night."

"I had to take my c o c k to the doctor and get it clipped."

"I wish those nosy neighbors would stop complaining about my c o c k. It only went into their yard one time. Usually I'm very good about keeping my c o c k under control."

Answer 2

Hi,
I think that the guy whose handle is MTNMN or something like that gave the best answer on this forum.

I have birds. I didn't know what I was getting into when I got the first, even the second or third. But I now have six parrots. I also have four cockatiels and two parakeets. Of them all, I love the Jardin's Lesser Parrot the best. I got him very young and have spent a lot of time with him. He is very entertaining and good at entertaining himself as well, I might add. He's quite a clown!

I would not recommend getting a Macaw, an African Grey, an Amazon, a Cockatoo, or other larger parrot to a beginner. Parrots take and require a lot of your time. If you don't have it to give, then don't take the bird in.

All birds are messy; their water stinks after a few pellets sit in there a couple of hours; they can be very noisy, especially when you don't want them to be; and your cleaning and habits will change to accomodate the bird, if you want him to be healthy. So think about this first.

I would suggest that you go to the library and seriously study about keeping a bird, whether it is a parakeet or a macaw, and what it takes to keep one and what is expected of you as an owner before you take one in. Birds, as has been said, are high maintenance pets. They will cost you a lot, not only in money, but in time and in patience. Birds are not a pet you get and decide one day that you don't want anymore. With some species, you can plan to spend the rest of your life with that bird. Some parrots can live over a hundred years. Get educated and prepared so you can make an appropriate decision on what you should get, if having a bird is what you think you really want.

It takes a special person to care for a bird. Be sure that this is really what you want to do. A lifetime is a long time.

Best wishes,
~ kat

Answer 3

All birds are messy. You can lessen the mess by feeding them pellets instead of seed, once they are old enough; you have to transition gradually from seed to pellets.
A bird that is fun also needs attention. A canary is pretty, but usually not very sociable, and doesn't need much attention. A parakeet or cockatiel can be a lot of fun, but you should play with it every day. If not, you should have two birds.
To get a good parakeet or cockatiel, get one that is already tame and easy to handle. This may or may not cost more, but if so it is worth it. I recommend getting one that is hand-fed. Your best source is probably a breeder (look in the want ads), though some pet stores have nice tame birds.
If you have just one bird it will bond with you more easily, but if you don't have time to take it out every day, get two birds.

Answer 4

If you get a hand fed baby bird you should only get bitten when you deserve it, yes all parrots bite. As far as getting a parrot that is low maintenance there is no such thing. Even the smallest hanging parrot needs hours out of the cage and lots of daily and weekly care.
If you are willing to put in the hours and money I would suggest a parakeet to start off with. Find a good breeder that hand feeds and you should have a sweet and friendly bird. Do research on any bird you are thinking about getting, I would call or email a breeder and get all the info you can.

Answer 5

All birds are messy, require training and time to flourish.Wild birds can be tamed. They require human contact and regular baths and appropriate diets. They are great but you get the bird you deserve.In other words they all require a lot of maintenance. Most are very intelligent;more so than thought in the past.Some live a very long time, so it is a commitment. Perhaps, another type of pet would be better.Do your research before you decide to get a bird.May this year be a great one for you.

Answer 6

A stuffed bird!

No seriously, I love birds and have several but based on your requirements, I don't think you will find a bird to your liking. All birds are high maintenance, the bigger they are the more they demand. They also need space, ours have free flight aviaries that allow them the freedom to go inside and out as they please. Most of all birds need socialization of other birds. So be prepared to have more than one. That really increases the maintenance.

And oh yes, birds aren't messy, they just think humans are crazy for wanting everything to be so clean. We are taking them out of their natural environment and restrict their freedom. In the wild they don't have to worry about where they drop seed shells or let loose. It is not in there nature. With time and training some varieties can be trained to be "cleaner" but that is extremely high maintenance. It is not natural.

If you want a happy bird you have to want what will make it happiest. It is a lot of work! But for those who are dedicated to their bird friends, it is also very rewarding.

If after reading this you still want to try a bird, and want something that is large enough to handle and have fun with start with something like a Quaker Parakeet. They are failrly social, can learn to talk, and are not so big that they require a room of their own.

But unless you are really ready to dedicate your life to the bird, try something like a DUPRASSI.

Answer 7

parakeets are really good pets they are so cute they can live as long as a cat or a dog sometimes even longer.But all bird get noisy sometimes but you get used to it parakeets are pretty quiet compared to the larger birds. They are very easy to take care of too I only have to clean my cage once a week and i have 2 of them. They both have their different personallities. They are funny too. All I could say is they are really great pets I've had my parakeets for 5 years so far no health problems with them or any thing It's been great.

Answer 8

Parrots make good pets. You can train them to talk, play with them, love on them, and you can carry them, like a baby sometimes.

Birds aren't really mean, they just have a small brain, so it's hard for them to remember things that aren't interesting to them. lol Like someone with ADD!!

If you don't want a bird that requires alot of maintanence, you're better of with a cat. The easiest bird I've taken care of is a parakeet, but they can get mean if you dont' spend alot of time with them.

Just ask the person in a pet store about them. They can tell you alot more then some of us could.

Answer 9

Finches are tiny,not very noisy,and the mess is minimal.All birds are messy,but after you have one for awhile it is a small price to pay to have the most wonderful pets around.Be sure it has a proper cage,and it is kept in a busy part of the house with people around most of the time.Get a good book on finches.They cannot bite hard enough to hurt you.

Answer 10

I'd suggest a parakeet. Once you train them to sit on your hand comfortably (this just takes about ten minutes a day for about a week and a half to two weeks of patience), then when they bite, they trust and like you enough so that they'll only nibble and it really doesn't hurt. And they do the same thing to anyone else who may stick their hand in there because it's still a human hand. I personally have two parakeets and they're both friendly and don't bite. We just feed them once a day in the mornings so it's very low maintenance. We let them out to fly around about once a month, but if you clip the wings on yours you won't even need to do that. Anyway, that's my suggestion.

Answer 11

l had a cockateil and he was not a biter. he past away 2 years ago at seventeen. and now l have a parakeet and he does not bite. l got both birds that were hand fed and got them when they were young, they still had baby feathers . my bird walks all over the house in evey room and the dogs do not even bother him. he get on their back[except the chihuahua] and ride. he gets on the sofa with me and sit there and go to sleep. he is not noisy , but does chatter some. he give me a lot of good laughs. males talks some females might.