What type of birds are the best pet for a 13 year old?

Question

one that will lay eggs
easily tamed
social

Answer 1

The whole disease thing is fully a myth. No, it would be risky picking one up off of the ground. In some cases they will have lice. Not all though. I would say either a parakeet, or a cockatiel. They are both smaller birds, and easier to care for. They both can be taught to speak, but the cockatiel has better chances. Not all will speak though, trust me we have a TON of birds ranging in sizes, some were rescues, some were bought. Either way that is the best there. And they have a 10-15 yr life span too. You would want to get a female for laying eggs, but a warning, not all females will lay eggs, and if they do it will not be until they are about or older than a year old. It helps alot if they have a mate. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to e-mail me :D

Answer 2

this sounds like a lecture, but I promise it's not. Sorry.
You should first make sure the 13 year old is going to take care of all of the bird's needs everyday. If not, then you need to do it. It's not like forgetting to clean the catbox for a couple of days. They require a lot of attention to be happy and healthy for a long time and if left with a messy cage or don't get food and fresh water at least once daily they can become ill fairly quick.
That aside, I recommend parakeets. They are social creatures and good beginner birds. Neighbors don't mind them as much either because their squak isn't as loud as some parrots.
Good luck!

Answer 3

I'm not sure about this but I saw your previous question about the rabbits but it was closed to new answers, so I thought I might as well give you my input on them if you still havn't made up your mind. But if you want to still know, I have both a Holland Lop and 2 Netherland Dwarf rabbits. They Holland Lop ear is much more friendly and runs up to the cage to be pet every time i'm near it and NEVER runs away. He chooses being pet even over food. They both are awesome and each are small rabbits. If I were you I would go with the Holland Lop. As far as birds go, they are quite a bit of work and cages aren't that easy to clean. my only suggestion would be to get a small one and btw the cages stink very bad after a while so you have to clean them a lot.

Answer 4

I own Cockatiels and Parakeets. To be honest, start him with Parakeets. Then if he likes them later on, try the Cockatiels. The Parakeet is much more affordable and much more gentle than a Cockatiel. The Cockatiel is of the Mckaw family and is more of a Parrot. We have pairs of Parakeets and they lay eggs, and even hatch babies. Fun to raise, and have their own personality.

Answer 5

i comprehend it sounds disappointing, even nevertheless it truly is recommended to initiate out with some fish and flow as much as a poultry. whilst a poultry could make a sturdy first puppy, you need to might desire to be certain you're gentle with well-known feeding and infrequently cleansing the tank (or cage for a poultry). yet once you somewhat, truly go with a poultry, bypass with a small one. A budgie or parakeet could be a sturdy first poultry (a cockatiel perhaps, too, yet no bigger than that). be certain you hit upon one that is "hand-raised" and lively. you would be wanting a sturdy sized cage, nutrients and water obtainable, and endurance. paying for from a branch save is advantageous, yet be certain you to accomplish slightly study or purchase a e book related to the poultry in the previous leaping into it. Ask various questions approximately the thank you to shelter it!

Answer 6

Chickens are good, they lay plenty of tasty eggs even without a rooster, they can be tamed, and they like to be kept in a flock of two or more.

I first got chickens when I was 12 and I still have them to this day :)

Answer 7

a duck is the perfect solution. They are nice if you have a backyard without a dog and they are friendly dont get diseases (when store bought) and can be safely played with. The female ones lay eggs and the ducks can eat chicken feed if you dont know what to give them but when its a duckling you have to give it ckick starter so the food is easier to eat

Answer 8

I would suggest a budgie as they are very social, easily tamed and are easy to mantain. I have a young budgie who only took 2 and a half weeks to be completely tame and sit on my shoulder or finger.

Answer 9

HAY HOWS IT GOING, ANY TYPE OF SMALLER BREED BIRDS, GREEN AMAZON,, A PAIR PF FENCHES, PAIRED PARIKEETS, ALL BIRDS HAVE THE POTENTAL, (OF )
COURSE T HE BIGGER THE BIRD THE WORST THE BITE WILL BE,, BEFREINDING ANY BIRD REQUIRES ALOT OF DEDICATION, EVERY THING IS ALL ABOUT THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF ATTENTION, PARO TS ARE VERY SMART'' I THINK THEY ARE RATED AS THE 4TH SMARTEST CREATURE ON LAND,, KOOL HUH

Answer 10

im 13. I've been raising parakeets for 2 years...........................so id have to say parakeets.