Caring for your Pet Bird

by . SantiMB .

Question by lindsay b: Pet Bird Breeds?
i’ve been looking on the internet
for a list of breeds of some birds that are good pets
it seems that .. i just find how to find the right breed.
thats not what im looking for.
i just want a list of birds that can be considered as a pet.
a bird that is friendly.. and doesn’t mind being loved.

any suggestions on birds.
im not looking for anything expensive.
im looking for a small bird.
with a big heart.

Best answer:

Answer by esklinton
try cockatiel

http://www.cockatielcottage.net/

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admin | Pet Bird | 10 31st, 2011 |

8 Responses

1. @mber Says:
   October 31st, 2011 at 4:59 pm

   parot

2. AlphaBeta Says:
   October 31st, 2011 at 5:00 pm

   budgie (commonly called parakeets in some places), cockatiels, love birds – try Bird Talk magazine

3. Freddie S Says:
   October 31st, 2011 at 5:42 pm

   I used to work in a pet shop with Birds and have hand raised several different kinds. I would suggest starting out with a hand raised parakeet they are very smart and if hand raised very friendly. Might be difficult to find but worth the looking. Parakeets are a great starter bird, very hearty, lots of colors and the least expensive. If you would like a little larger try a hand raised cockateil, a bit more expensive. Either bird will be more friendly if it’s by itself, an only child, because it relies on you for friendship but that means you really need to take it out of the cage at least once a day to play and discuss your day. Please make sure your birds has a lot of toys to play with while you can’t be with him/her and that you feed the best seed and a variety of greens, only NO LETTUCE it gives diaherra. Mine like fresh spinach and thawed frozen mixed vegetable. I also put alfalfa (used for hamster or rabbits) on top of the paper liner in the cage. You can buy alfalfa in a bag in your pet store.

4. lindsay_jo_294 Says:
   October 31st, 2011 at 6:10 pm

   for ALL bird Species and explentations of them got to http://birdchannel.com/ and click on BIRD SPECIES on the left hand corner you can find all birds big and small

5. Jamie C Says:
   October 31st, 2011 at 6:12 pm

   try budgie- $ 10ea. , or peach faced love bird 4 about 60-70 dollars each

6. Online Help654 Says:
   October 31st, 2011 at 6:21 pm

   I am excited about it that you know Pet Bird Breeds. You can find more information here.

7. jens3littlebirds Says:
   October 31st, 2011 at 6:47 pm

   We have 2 quakers, and a sunday conure. When I was little my parents had a macaw (they still have her) and conures. We’ve also had parrotlets and parakeets. I fell in LOVE with the quaker breed. They are extremely smart little birds with big personalities. They also are pretty cheap, if you get a green one. (Our blue mutation was pretty pricey). The quakers I have are both big snuggle bunnies, they will sit with me for hours, they make me laugh every day. They are loud, however. Ours screech and talk alot, they are not as loud as our conure he borders on shrill. You have to make sure quakers are legal in your state though, but they are definatly worth checking out!! Some of my fave quaker sites:
   http://www.quakerville.com and http://www.quakerparrot.com (this one has a link to some really cute quaker videos!!) Good luck with whatever you choose!!

8. cheri h Says:
   October 31st, 2011 at 6:49 pm

   nanday conures are wonderful pets

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