Birdie Info please

[PJ's Mom]

Yeah this will be our first bird, so I'm really trying to do it right!

[Genny]

Well, I wish you a lot of luck on finding the most perfect bird for you and your family! I think a cockatiel would be awesome for you.

Here's another website it's about tiels if you wanna read it--
http://www.realmacaw.com/pages/tielcare.html

[Argranade]

Hand fed lovebirds are realy friendly, there best kept single but sometimes both will still bond towards there fellow humans, lovebirds have a life span up to 15 years or a bit more, there very clean birds -- easy to take care of and don't make a mess .. there always awsome birds but please If you do choose one get it hand fed. There are also many breeds & colours of lovies to choose from.

Green Cheeks are small conures and there realy cute and there noise level is not very loud (Can get very loud at times), there is one thing about them tho .. they do have a reputation of being nippy birds, I have had one before and he did nip me sometimes but not always .. it's like sneezing you only do it once in a while lol. Green cheeks can be a bit messy with there food, like my green cheek used to throw his foot out of the cage lol.

Budgies are also another great starter bird, they can be taught to speak with time and knowledge, there small and there noise level is not anoying .. they can also be kept in groups but still they won't mind you picking them up & playing with them.

What ever the choice good luck!, a cockatiel does seem like a good choice for you .. I might even end up getting one my self lol.

[PJ's Mom]

Thanks for the advice and links. I have a lot more homework to do before I get a bird, but I think I'm leaning toward getting a cockatiel for right now. We have a great pet store here that sells birds, so I'll probably go take a look at them this afternoon so I can check out their behavior and ask some questions.

[Genny]

That's awesome! If you have anymore questions feel free to ask!!!

[crazybirdlady]

Good for you for doing your homework first.

Please don't ever leave your dogs unattended with your bird.

Introductions and/or complete separation are very important.

Cockatiels are small birds. Delicate birds. A playful dog that means no harm can kill a bird from sheer shock alone.

When I was breeding parrotlets, a baby of mine lasted less than a week in her new home, when the woman left the bird on the playstand in the same room as her dog, and went in another room. From what she tells me, she thinks the bird flew off of the playstand to look for her, and when it landed on the ground, the dog (most likely NOT out of aggression, but more likely out of playfulness) grabbed the bird in it's mouth.

She heard the bird scream from the other room and by the time she got back it was too late. No punctures or bite marks on the baby. She died from complete and total fear, at 8.5 weeks old.

And it's always a good idea for a new bird owner to start out small. Especially new bird owners that live in apartments. A cockatiel is an excellent first choice. My first bird was a tiel. Best idea I ever had And as much as I love rescues, and always try to promote rescue, sometimes it is best to get a bird from a reputable small time hobby breeder who really cares about their babies, and will make sure your bird is well socialized, healthy, and a good companion for you.

[PJ's Mom]

Does the bird have to be a baby to assure that it bonds to us as its family?


Sorry if that was a stupid question, but someone told me that.