What Species Of Bird Is Good For A Pet For A Family Who Has Little Experience?
My husband are interested in adding a bird to our family and we were wondering what spieces would be good for someone who has little experience with birds. We would like a bird we can handle safely. Also what would be a good source for learning more about pet bird species?
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Finches are nice, low maintnance, easy to handle (if handled when first purchased) bird.
I had one for a couple of years and then I had to give it away b/c we moved.
A bugie is a little sweeter and easier to handle though still low maintanance.
I would probably side with the bugie if you want a more friendly pet.
Have fun!
For a beginner, your best bet would be a hand tamed/fed cockatiel or parakeet. A cockatiel costs a little bit more than a parakeet. Hand fed babies are more expensive, but a wonderful way to start. If you want a finger tame buddy, be prepared to let it spend a lot of time out of the cage and with you if you will only have the single bird. If you will not be able to spend a lot of time with a bird, get two so that they can keep each other company. A lonely bird will be more likely to scream and/or pluck it’s feathers. Whatever you choose, be sure to read up and research the species, and buy from a reputable breeder.
A cockatiel or a parakeet (I have both) Cockatiels can learn to talk and are very friendly. They need alot of attention though. Price depends on where you find them. Petco or Petsmart=$100 or more. Sometimes if you look on websites like petclassifieds or craigslist you can find cheaper. They also want to come out of their cage if you open the cage door. Parakeets i think can learn to talk but bite alot and don’t want to come out of their cage. They are pretty though and if you give them attention they will be very tame. Parakeets are cheap but prices again depend on where you get them.
Petco or petsmart= $10-$20.
Websites-0-any price
Good luck!!