this girl wants to give me a bird(really pretty one that has the thing on it;s head thats gets up usually white) and my mom says no bc of the bird flu or something . ahh i told her i could have fun with it, keep me company and like would vacinate it. but noo. wat can i tell her???????????
2007-12-08 13:31:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
First... No "free" animal is ever free. There are vet checkups, food, bedding and toys. Second, birds are massive responsibilities!!! I have a conure and it is like having a child! For real, everything needs to be baby proofed and I can't leave for more than a night. I love him don't get me wrong but you still live with your parents and I'm sure your mom doesn't want another kid. Cockatoos also have a tendancy of being very nerodic if not cared for properly(they are feather pluckers) and possibly just the stress of moving to a new family could cause feather plucking. I would wait until you are older and have your own place(possibly when you aren't in school for nine hours straight. Get a budgie or cockatiel first(they aren't as loud or as big) and if you can properly care for one of them then you can go for a cockatoo. Birds have so many things you need to watch out for- do your homework on them: Did you know that burning food, non-stick coated pans have a vapor, hairspray, salt, milk, and avacodos can all KILL your bird? There are many more things that can.... Do research before you impulsely get a "free"(haha) bird.
2007-12-08 14:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, think long and hard before you get a parrot of any kind. Budgies are good birds for beginners, but be aware that they are noisy, messy, and require a lot of attention. They are also a lot of fun and one of the more interesting pets to own.
Second, a 'free parrot' is not a good idea, especially if you are young and have no experience or support with a bird. Often, if a person is getting rid of a parrot there are probably issues with it's personality. If a bird is a 'problem' bird it needs a lot more time and effort before it can be rehabed into a good pet, and may never get over some of it's problems. (screaming for instance....)
Third, You can't get illnesses from parrots. Perhaps an allergy to feather dust (birds from dry regions such as Australia or Africa; cockatoos and Greys, produce A LOT of dust. Birds from wetter regions, South America, like Macaws have less dust.
Birds are not dirty, they are messy. Food is 90% play and 10% for eating. That's why their food gets EVERYWHERE! You have to be ready to be cleaning up after them almost as much as you have to clean up after a toddler.
They need time, and lots of it. They need socialization and constantly need training. They can destroy pretty much anything in no time flat too.
I love my parrot and would not trade him for any other pet, but I always want to make sure that people realize what a HUGE thing it is to own a parrot. They are lovely, and sweet and a lot of fun if you're ready to deal with them. :)
2007-12-08 15:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the bird you're thinking of getting might be a cockatoo, and if that is the case, you definitely should not get it. Cockatoos are very difficult birds for beginners to handle. They are willful and EXTREMELY loud. They also live a very, very long time, so by getting this bird you will be making a lifetime commitment, something that you may not feel old enough to do yet. They require a varied diet including lots of cooked and fresh foods, which can be time consuming and expensive, and will need vet care from a specialized avian vet. Just because the bird himself is free doesn't mean that it won't be expensive to care for him the rest of his life!
If you are really interested in getting this bird, do a lot of homework first! Check out http://www.mytoos.com for information on owning cockatoos, including a sample of the amount of noise they can make. www.birdsnways.com has lots of good information about the care and feeding of large cage birds. If you're really interested, in a financial position to care for the bird, and can show your mom that you're willing to do work and research, your mom might be more interested in letting you have this bird.
2007-12-08 14:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by Cori 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People don't get bird flu from pet birds. Poultry farmers can, on very rare situations, get bird flu from contact with infected chicken or turkey poop if a lot of the poultry have bird flu. That isn't a problem. And birds don't get vaccinations either.
But it sounds like you and your mom don't know a lot about pet birds. Have your mom talk to the girl's mom or dad about the bird. That might help her.
2007-12-08 14:03:43 · answer #4 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My youngest son had a cockatiel when he was in high school. I'm sorry, but that bird made a huge mess, did nothing but eat and poop. He wasn't much of a pet. He hissed at me whenever I fed him. We finally gave him away after his food mess drew mice. Please think about having a bird. I'm sure some people love their birds, but personally I'd stick to a dog or cat.
2007-12-08 13:45:27 · answer #5 · answered by Maggie Mae 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-14 03:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey kid i had a cockatiel and i think that it was the best but you have to take good care of it and you are a good person so ask your mom for one for christmas and if you dont get one call some one thats is giving it out free in the newspaper and have the deliver it to your door
2007-12-09 04:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by dzim5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birds do not get vaccinations, and there is no vaccination for bird flu. Wait until you grow up and get your own home, then get a pet.
2007-12-08 13:35:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
She may feel this way because they are messy and loud, but also stress relievers and if you take care of them well, can be a long friendship
2007-12-08 15:14:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋