What Is The Best Bird To Get A Pet For A Child?
My niece is 6 and wants a bird. I was wanting any suggestions about what is the best bird to get as a first pet bird. I was thinking about a parakeet because I had them when I was younger and enjoyed them. This bird(s) will be kept at her grandparents so she can enjoy it on her weekend visits. Is it better to get 2 birds so they can keep each other company or will 1 be ok by itself?
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I’d choose a parakeet (budgie) rather than a love bird. If you want a bird that you can handle, I’d suggest only having one and provide it with toys to entertain itself (providing that someone takes it out for some bonding time on a regular basis). Two birds will tend to bond to one another and most likely won’t want to have anything to do with you. But If you only want to watch the birds, then having a pair is nice as they would have companionship.
Also, (just as a suggestion) instead of buying one from a pet store, if you’re in a more populated area, there are many birds that are hand tame already that need a good home that can be found in local papers and rescue organizations…sometimes for free or at a discounted price including cages/accessories…
DO NOT GET LOVEBIRDS! They are called love birds because they love each other, they bite like crazy otherwise!!!
Cockatiels are a good choice, but almost all birds bite.
parakeets are not good as first birds love birds will do much better. 2 if possible cause they can suffer depression