What kind Of bird should I get?

[User3167]

I’ve been considering getting a bird, but I was wondering if anyone has any advice on which breed to purchase.
I’m home almost 24/7 and would be able to give it plenty of attention.
There are little children in the house.
I was contemplating cockatiels, but I’m sensitive to dust and I read that they can be dusty.
I was also contemplating a pionus but I read that they can be rather shy. Does anyone have any experience with that?
Thanks in advance!

 

[kme3388]

I’ve been considering getting a bird, but I was wondering if anyone has any advice on which breed to purchase.
I’m home almost 24/7 and would be able to give it plenty of attention.
There are little children in the house.
I was contemplating cockatiels, but I’m sensitive to dust and I read that they can be dusty.
I was also contemplating a pionus but I read that they can be rather shy. Does anyone have any experience with that?
Thanks in advance!

One of my first parrots was a cockatiel. They have such a lovely personality. At least the one I had did. She did lay quite a few eggs. I was a teenager back then. I’m trying to remember if she was dusty or not.

In my experience with parrots none of them especially care for screaming children (not sure how old your kids are), or children sticking their fingers in their cages. Not to mention some parrots can be territorial over their cages on top of it. I’m sure they can coexist with proper supervision, and education. Just be careful! Smaller parrots are very fragile, and I’ve seen the parrot after they got hurt by a child that throws a parrot for biting. Larger parrots can seriously injure a child. There are pets that are more suitable for small children if that’s the situation you are in. Parrots are high maintenance pets.