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