Choosing a Pet Parrot.
There's a lot more to choosing the perfect pet parrot, other than how cute he/she looks in the pet store or at the breeders. Parrots, like humans, are unique individuals and each species has distinct characteristics and needs.
This lens takes into account the most important factors to take into consideration when choosing a pet parrot.
This lens takes into account the most important factors to take into consideration when choosing a pet parrot.
Selecting The Perfect Parrot For You.
Now that you have found a breeder or pet store to purchase your parrot from, the next step is to find that perfect parrot for you and your family.
Your level of experience, your budget, environment, and personality, as well as the time you have available to take care of the parrot are all key elements in choosing the right parrot.
Parrots have a long life expectancy ranging from 15 years for a cockatiel, to 70 to 100 years for larger parrots. Parrots also tend to form strong bonds with their owners. It can be very traumatic and stressful for them to be sold to another family. To avoid a situation like this developing, you need to be sure you are prepared to make a lifetime commitment before you purchase a parrot.
Remember that each parrot is an individual and has his/her own distinct and unique personality.
Your level of experience, your budget, environment, and personality, as well as the time you have available to take care of the parrot are all key elements in choosing the right parrot.
Parrots have a long life expectancy ranging from 15 years for a cockatiel, to 70 to 100 years for larger parrots. Parrots also tend to form strong bonds with their owners. It can be very traumatic and stressful for them to be sold to another family. To avoid a situation like this developing, you need to be sure you are prepared to make a lifetime commitment before you purchase a parrot.
Remember that each parrot is an individual and has his/her own distinct and unique personality.
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The Best Parrot Species For The Novice
Before you buy a parrot read as much as you can about the various species of parrots and their distinct characteristics. Talk to several breeders, pet stores, and avian vets to find out as much as you can on particular species of birds.
Make sure the place of business you are purchasing your bird from will answer all of your questions and is willing to continue to answer your questions long after the sale is made.
If this is your first pet parrot, you may want to start out with a smaller species, such as a Cockatiel, Lovebird, Finch, Parakeet, or a Canary. Smaller parrots are less intimidating and easier to handle than the larger species.
If you are a first time parrot owner, it would be wise to buy a parrot that was hand-fed and well socialized. Parrots who have been hand-fed and handled as babies are normally tamer and friendlier than those raised by parents.
Make sure the place of business you are purchasing your bird from will answer all of your questions and is willing to continue to answer your questions long after the sale is made.
If this is your first pet parrot, you may want to start out with a smaller species, such as a Cockatiel, Lovebird, Finch, Parakeet, or a Canary. Smaller parrots are less intimidating and easier to handle than the larger species.
If you are a first time parrot owner, it would be wise to buy a parrot that was hand-fed and well socialized. Parrots who have been hand-fed and handled as babies are normally tamer and friendlier than those raised by parents.
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The Best Parrot Species For Those With More Experience
If you have a bit more experience, then you may want to consider a larger parrot, such as
Conures, Quakers, and smaller African parrots. These parrots are a little bigger than the first group but are still quite easy to handle.
Macaws, Cockatoos, Amazons, and African Greys need owners with previous experience in owning parrots as pets. These parrots need firm handling and new parrot owners will find them too intimidating.
Conures, Quakers, and smaller African parrots. These parrots are a little bigger than the first group but are still quite easy to handle.
Macaws, Cockatoos, Amazons, and African Greys need owners with previous experience in owning parrots as pets. These parrots need firm handling and new parrot owners will find them too intimidating.
Resources For Parrot Lovers
Here are links to all you'll ever need to know about owning and caring for a pet parrot.
- Amazing Collection Of Professional Parrot Training Secrets
- "Do you make these common mistakes with your Parrot ?
1. Yelling at your Parrot to "SHUT UP" when it screams
2. Over-reacting and shouting "OOOH", "AAAH" or "OUCH" whenever it bites
3. Giving your Parrot only seeds to eat
4. Placing the cage near the window overlooking the garden
5. Putting your Parrot above chest level
6. Having a single perch in your Parrot's cage
7. Placing the food and water bowls just beneath the perch
8. Placing your new Parrot on your shoulders...
Even if you are doing any one of the above, you are inadvertently snowballing bad Parrot behavior. It's time you correct your Parrot handling techniques to become a perfect Parrot parent in just 15 easy days..." - Teach Your Parrot To Talk In 14 Days...Or Your Money Back.
- Now You Can Be Companion To a Cheerful, Loving Parrot That Talks, Sings, and Does Amazing Tricks...and Take All The Guesswork Out Of Living With This Beautiful and Highly Intelligent Bird!
- Your Pet Parrot
- The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Choosing and Caring For Your Pet Parrot.
What Species Can You Afford?
The Bigger The Bird, The Bigger The Budget!!
How much money can you spend on your bird? The bigger the bird, the bigger the budget you need to have in order to maintain it.
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How Much Time Do You Have?
How much time do you have to devote to taking care of your parrot?
If your daily schedule is highly demanding then you should purchase parrots that are easy to take care of and socialize, such as Finches and Canaries.
Make sure you have ample time to prepare the food, clean the cage, and to play with your parrot. Parrots are intelligent social birds and they need to have daily interaction with their owners, fresh food and a clean cage. You also need to have plenty of toys available for independent playtime to keep those beaks busy and in good condition.
If your daily schedule is highly demanding then you should purchase parrots that are easy to take care of and socialize, such as Finches and Canaries.
Make sure you have ample time to prepare the food, clean the cage, and to play with your parrot. Parrots are intelligent social birds and they need to have daily interaction with their owners, fresh food and a clean cage. You also need to have plenty of toys available for independent playtime to keep those beaks busy and in good condition.
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If you'd like to to know more about what factors to consider before buying a parrot, including what species are best for the parents of young children, as well as the unique needs of each parrot species, take a look at My Pet Parrot
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