My roommate is feeling down lately, so we're going to go get him a pet. We already have a cat and a dog, so we were thinking something small, like a parrot, or a bearded dragon. What are the ups and downs of having either?
2007-03-18 07:08:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The lizard, they are calmer, easier to take care of and will just look at you as you talk to them.
2007-03-18 07:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your roomate is looking for more of a companion animal. So I would say a bird, specifically a kind of parrot, would be a great choice. They are more attatched and loving towards their owner. Bearded dragons might be fun to watch, but they don't have that cuddly aspect to their personalities. On the plus side, the dragons are easier to care for, cleaner, and ALOT less noisier than birds. But if you're looking for a bird with lower noise level, try a parakeet or cockatiel. I had a parakeet, he was one of the most affectionate pets I've had, AND he could even say a few words. I find them alot more entertaining than the reptiles. If you do get a bird, try to find a cage with a scatterless base, as this will help keep down the mess. I didn't have one, and my birdy got seed hulls everywhere on my floor! Just make sure that you keep your animal, whether it is feathered or scaled, away from your cat and dog. They have natural predator instincts, and this can put your little friend in danger.
Good luck!
2007-03-18 14:27:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET A LIZARD i just love reptiles and they dont make as much of a mess or smell as bad or attract flies like birds but u should get him a chinchilla!!
2007-03-18 14:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birds make a lot of noise and lizards don't! Lizards are better...well that's my opinion!
2007-03-18 14:12:00 · answer #4 · answered by Nina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cat may eat the bird so i would go with the dragon
2007-03-19 07:28:10 · answer #5 · answered by bongalo_07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a bird ,then you can let him/her out and let him fly around your house but get one hand fed or else he might bite and hiss. get a cocktiel or a love bird i have a cockatiel
2007-03-18 14:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by jarrett t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a parrot because they are very affectionate.
2007-03-18 14:15:03 · answer #7 · answered by ♥LuV my preppyness♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋