Is a bird the right pet for you?
Most parrot species live very long lives some can live 60 plus years. So most will out live you.
Are you prepared for a life long commitment?
Do you often get bored with things quickly?
Do you generally get tired of taking care of previous pets you've owned?
Are you able to handle noise, loud screeching noises from sun up to sun down?
Do you have issues with messes?
Do you often forget to feed the fish?
Birds are extremely high maintenance pets and the bigger the bird the higher maintenance it is.
Birds are very messy, and can be very loud -which they should be they're birds.
Multiple birds are even messier and louder than just 1 bird.
Birds need human interaction daily specially when there is just one single bird in the home. They can become aggressive, self mutilators, feather destroyers, and screamers if they are not interacted with daily, not to mention they'll get bored and lonely and depressed.
I am not saying to buy 2 birds or several birds, If you have the free time that is needed to care for a single bird then you only need 1 bird.
However,
if your known to get bored with things easily then don't buy a bird. They're not disposable pets. Birds who are bounced from home to home to home end up with some sever mental issues and trust issues and that isn't good for the bird or the new owner.
Not all birds talk so do not buy a bird because you were told it could talk. African Grey Parrots are #1 on the Talking list and there are a lot of them who are 40 plus years old that has never spoken a word.
you should never buy a bird just because it has the ability to speak - You will get bored with it when it doesn't talk and get rid of it causing its down ward spiral to mental and health problems.
Even the tamest birds bite , Bird bites hurt no matter if its from a small bird or a large bird but the larger the bird the worse the bite is, large birds CAN do major harm to people. When it comes to larger birds it is very important to pay close attention to their body language, this is how they communicate with people. for example If you see a African Grey fluffing its feathers and swaying back and forth and making a clicking noise with its beak- do not approach the bird you will no doubt get bit. The bird is telling you to back off it doesn't like you or something you may be wearing or holding.
Smaller birds are harder to judge most just strike and bite with out warning. but if you pay close attention to even the smallest bird they too give off signs of displeasure, anger, or showing they are scared . it takes time to learn how to read a smaller birds body language and even with the large birds. But it is well worth it in the end to know what your bird is telling you with its body movements.
Also birds are expensive even the small Budgies (AKA Parakeets) They may only cost roughly $20 at a store and you are thinking"well that is cheap" Yes that price is not expensive. But then you have to buy a cage and the proper sized cage for a Budgie is going to be at least $50.00. Then food pellets and seed about $5-10 a bag , variety of toys this can run up to $50 for just a handful of toys, Variety of perches you're looking at another $20-$40 - so looking at that - That Cute little "parakeet" at the pet shop isn't so "Cheap" any more is it? and that is just to start with, that isn't the monthly expenses of buying more food, treats, veggies, fruits, etc. or even VET bills - You think a Cat/Dog Vet bill is expensive wait until you see a Birds Vet bill!
Also the bigger the bird the more just the start up alone is going to cost - bigger bird = bigger cage= higher price. the toys for bigger birds are more expensive than for the smaller birds
If you think you can handle all of this with out any problems. Then get to researching find which bird suits your home, your life style and you the best. Then Research more on that specific species before buying it. Then once you think you're ready. Go out and buy the proper cage, toys, food, treats, etc. Have it all ready and set up and waiting. Then go buy your new Feathered Kid and enjoy your new pet bird!
but if you can't handle half of this or any of it - Please do not buy a bird!
The bottom line is
Birds are loud, messy, expensive, high maintenance pets to own, but at the same time they are also loving, funny, and a joy to have around. BUT if you can't handle the proper care of a bird then you don't need to bring one into your home because it's only going to hurt the bird in the end.
Are you prepared for a life long commitment?
Do you often get bored with things quickly?
Do you generally get tired of taking care of previous pets you've owned?
Are you able to handle noise, loud screeching noises from sun up to sun down?
Do you have issues with messes?
Do you often forget to feed the fish?
Birds are extremely high maintenance pets and the bigger the bird the higher maintenance it is.
Birds are very messy, and can be very loud -which they should be they're birds.
Multiple birds are even messier and louder than just 1 bird.
Birds need human interaction daily specially when there is just one single bird in the home. They can become aggressive, self mutilators, feather destroyers, and screamers if they are not interacted with daily, not to mention they'll get bored and lonely and depressed.
I am not saying to buy 2 birds or several birds, If you have the free time that is needed to care for a single bird then you only need 1 bird.
However,
if your known to get bored with things easily then don't buy a bird. They're not disposable pets. Birds who are bounced from home to home to home end up with some sever mental issues and trust issues and that isn't good for the bird or the new owner.
Not all birds talk so do not buy a bird because you were told it could talk. African Grey Parrots are #1 on the Talking list and there are a lot of them who are 40 plus years old that has never spoken a word.
you should never buy a bird just because it has the ability to speak - You will get bored with it when it doesn't talk and get rid of it causing its down ward spiral to mental and health problems.
Even the tamest birds bite , Bird bites hurt no matter if its from a small bird or a large bird but the larger the bird the worse the bite is, large birds CAN do major harm to people. When it comes to larger birds it is very important to pay close attention to their body language, this is how they communicate with people. for example If you see a African Grey fluffing its feathers and swaying back and forth and making a clicking noise with its beak- do not approach the bird you will no doubt get bit. The bird is telling you to back off it doesn't like you or something you may be wearing or holding.
Smaller birds are harder to judge most just strike and bite with out warning. but if you pay close attention to even the smallest bird they too give off signs of displeasure, anger, or showing they are scared . it takes time to learn how to read a smaller birds body language and even with the large birds. But it is well worth it in the end to know what your bird is telling you with its body movements.
Also birds are expensive even the small Budgies (AKA Parakeets) They may only cost roughly $20 at a store and you are thinking"well that is cheap" Yes that price is not expensive. But then you have to buy a cage and the proper sized cage for a Budgie is going to be at least $50.00. Then food pellets and seed about $5-10 a bag , variety of toys this can run up to $50 for just a handful of toys, Variety of perches you're looking at another $20-$40 - so looking at that - That Cute little "parakeet" at the pet shop isn't so "Cheap" any more is it? and that is just to start with, that isn't the monthly expenses of buying more food, treats, veggies, fruits, etc. or even VET bills - You think a Cat/Dog Vet bill is expensive wait until you see a Birds Vet bill!
Also the bigger the bird the more just the start up alone is going to cost - bigger bird = bigger cage= higher price. the toys for bigger birds are more expensive than for the smaller birds
If you think you can handle all of this with out any problems. Then get to researching find which bird suits your home, your life style and you the best. Then Research more on that specific species before buying it. Then once you think you're ready. Go out and buy the proper cage, toys, food, treats, etc. Have it all ready and set up and waiting. Then go buy your new Feathered Kid and enjoy your new pet bird!
but if you can't handle half of this or any of it - Please do not buy a bird!
The bottom line is
Birds are loud, messy, expensive, high maintenance pets to own, but at the same time they are also loving, funny, and a joy to have around. BUT if you can't handle the proper care of a bird then you don't need to bring one into your home because it's only going to hurt the bird in the end.