Thinking of a parrot in the future.

[Brodi]

I've been thinking of a getting a parrot for several years, but haven't figured out quit what I want.

I have experience with members of the avian family (chickens, turkeys, ducks, Guinea Fowl and parakeets), so the mess, smell and range of noises birds can make doesn't faze me.

Hopefully you guys can help me!

 

[SilverSage]

We can certainly try tell us about yourself, your life, and what you are looking for in a bird.


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[OwnedByGeorge]

Parrots require large amounts of love, entertainment, and social interaction with their humans. How much time in a day would you have to spend with a parrot?

Any predators in the house? Dogs? Cats? etc?

There are so many species of parrots and they all have different typical personalities. I say typical because, for example, most Indian Ringnecks are not huge cuddlers, but some are. Most Senegals dont talk much, but some talk alot. You are not guaranteed anything personality wise. Bigger bird= bigger mess and bigger poops and usually more painful bites, which will probably happen when the bird is a teenager in heat.

Having a parrot is like having a toddler for 40-80 years.

 

[Scott]

Welcome to the forums, thanks for joining! The choice of a parrot is a momentous decision for so many reasons. Doing some research will help both you and the prospective companion!

 

[Brodi]

I'm going to be moving to the PNW next spring/summer and my parents are buying a house that will be mine after their death and which I will, hopefully, stay in for life.

They are getting a sizeable amount of money from various things (retirement, inheritance, etc) and some of that money will help with the bird. I am disabled (connective tissue disorder and brain damage) and understand that all parrots require a lot of work.

For the next year I'm babysitting a friends three parakeets (Blu, Blueberry, and Dimo) and while I love their antics and noise, don't really care for their aloofness and biting. Two were handraised and the third came from a pet store.

We do have cats and dogs, but have a system to manage their interactions with the birds, plus my rats and the other poultry we raise.

I've also looked into some "softbills", primarily Mousebirds.

 

[Scott]

Hopefully you'll find babysitting the parakeets a helpful introduction from the POV of work and dedication. You have much to offer a bird, and in return they give so much! Seems the focus ought be on temperament, finding one that is very mellow.