| Birds make great pets, but it requires making | | | | others. One thing you don't want to do is |
| a good decision before you take on your new | | | | make a wild bird a pet. They don't adapt |
| companion. A little knowledge before you | | | | well, they don't take well to humans and they |
| make your choice can save you lots of | | | | may carry diseases.Typically, you can figure |
| headaches down the road and ensure that you | | | | the bigger the bird, the bigger the mess. |
| and your new pet will get along just fine in | | | | Birds can be messy because they get their |
| the years to come. Purchasing a bird for a | | | | food all over the place, especially when they |
| pet doesn't have to be difficult.There are | | | | are breaking shells from nuts and seeds. But |
| birds that a very personable, like cockatiels | | | | it's worth it. You can get supplies to help |
| and lovebirds, birds that talk, like parrots | | | | reduce this undesirable mess.Don't be in a |
| and mynah birds, those that sing, like | | | | hurry when you go shopping for your bird. |
| canaries and those that are fun to watch, | | | | Plan on spending some time looking at several |
| like finches.Some of these traits cross over. | | | | birds. You will soon discover they have |
| For instance, male cockatiels can learn to | | | | different personalities. If you are a laid |
| talk and whistle. In fact, a friend of mine | | | | back person, you might want a laid back bird. |
| had one that liked to ask him, "Where's my | | | | If you are outgoing, you might want the one |
| baby?" and even whistle the theme to the Andy | | | | that is proactive and runs up to greet you as |
| Griffith show.If you like smaller birds, you | | | | you approach the cage.Remember, it's cute to |
| might go for finches, lovebirds or parakeets. | | | | have a bird that talks, but they do not come |
| If you are not intimidated by large birds, a | | | | with 'on and off' switches. If you are not |
| parrot, macaw, cockatoo or conure might make | | | | prepared for a noisy bird, don't get a parrot |
| a good companion.If you are on a budget, get | | | | or a cockatoo. Certainly you can usually |
| a Budgie, which is a Parakeet. They are not | | | | quiet them temporarily by putting a cover |
| only affordable, but they make great pets for | | | | over their cage or putting them in a dark |
| kids. Most of them are beautifully colored | | | | room, but this is not fair. Understand what |
| and they can be very affectionate if you | | | | you are getting into before you make a |
| spend time with them. Some even learn to | | | | purchase or adopt your new friend.Whichever |
| talk.If you want something more exotic and | | | | bird you decide is right for you as a pet, be |
| showy, try a large Parrot. They can learn to | | | | fair and make sure you are going to be |
| talk and do tricks and they love to show off. | | | | dedicated to giving your new friend a happy |
| These brightly colored birds can also be | | | | home. Birds like these enjoy attention and |
| very affectionate once you have earned their | | | | need proper care. If you take good care of |
| trust.Certainly, this is not an all inclusive | | | | them, you may be companions with them for |
| list of birds that make good pets. Some | | | | decades, so be prepared to take on the |
| people even keep doves and pigeons, among | | | | responsibility. |