What species of bird is good for a pet for a family who has little experience?
My husband are interested in adding a bird to our family and we were wondering what spieces would be good for someone who has little experience with birds. We would like a bird we can handle safely. Also what would be a good source for learning more about pet bird species?
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Budgies are a good species to start with. They’re small, inexpensive, and friendly if you raise them right. Just do research online, in the library, ect. You could even go to the pet store and ask some people there.
Finches are nice, low maintnance, easy to handle (if handled when first purchased) bird.
I had one for a couple of years and then I had to give it away b/c we moved.
A bugie is a little sweeter and easier to handle though still low maintanance.
I would probably side with the bugie if you want a more friendly pet.
Have fun!
if you have kids, then i would get a Parakeet, or even two. My sister has one, and the beak is so small, that when she pecks at you, it deosnt hurt, like my cocketeils do, and she is small, and doesn’t need a huge, expensive cage, either. Small toys and Parakeet feed will be best, and mirrors are great.
A cockateil.
But they have a pretty hard bite and won’t let go!
A cockatiel or a parakeet (I have both) Cockatiels can learn to talk and are very friendly. They need alot of attention though. Price depends on where you find them. Petco or Petsmart=$100 or more. Sometimes if you look on websites like petclassifieds or craigslist you can find cheaper. They also want to come out of their cage if you open the cage door. Parakeets i think can learn to talk but bite alot and don’t want to come out of their cage. They are pretty though and if you give them attention they will be very tame. Parakeets are cheap but prices again depend on where you get them.
Petco or petsmart= $10-$20.
Websites-0-any price
Good luck!!
My family and I were in your position and we got a Cockatiel. I can’t begin to describe how much fun they are, they are well-behaved, and generally quiet. I suggest you get one. Make sure it’s handfed and young, I also suggest getting it’s wings clipped but that’s your choice. My Cockatiel is really a great animal, and I think you would like yours equally as well if you got one.
Good Luck
For a beginner, your best bet would be a hand tamed/fed cockatiel or parakeet. A cockatiel costs a little bit more than a parakeet. Hand fed babies are more expensive, but a wonderful way to start. If you want a finger tame buddy, be prepared to let it spend a lot of time out of the cage and with you if you will only have the single bird. If you will not be able to spend a lot of time with a bird, get two so that they can keep each other company. A lonely bird will be more likely to scream and/or pluck it’s feathers. Whatever you choose, be sure to read up and research the species, and buy from a reputable breeder.
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Hi Jamie, I have a bird site that can help a great deal! We have been bird lovers now for a very long time. Our first bird was an abused Quaker that was given to us because they couldn’t stand her. If you are looking at parrots at all, I would consider getting a Quaker for your first. They are on the smaller side and they can be good talkers. Not all of course talk. But here is our site to help bird owners and lookers. There is a bunch of different bird info on there and I think it can help you and hubby to decide which one to start with. I def wouldn’t do anything big such as a African Grey for a first bird. Start either with a Cockatiel, Quaker or even a Conure, but any and all of these can be loud just as any bird can. But in that order is their loudness as well. http://wingsandwisdom.forumakers.com/index.htm
budgies are good to begin with and also lovebirds