* Pet Bird Chat * NEW

[birbmememaster24]

I have a question for ya'll bird owners. I want a bird. But I've never had one, nor has anyone in my family. What are good beginner birds? I do have a 4 year old sister who would probably want to touch and pet the bird every once in awhile. I do want to keep it in my room as well. I do kind of want a bird that enjoys human contact, and wouldn't mind being pet and loved on all the time. I've heard good about cockatiels, but figured i'd double check

[zaz]

I have a question for ya'll bird owners. I want a bird. But I've never had one, nor has anyone in my family. What are good beginner birds? I do have a 4 year old sister who would probably want to touch and pet the bird every once in awhile. I do want to keep it in my room as well. I do kind of want a bird that enjoys human contact, and wouldn't mind being pet and loved on all the time. I've heard good about cockatiels, but figured i'd double check

cockatiels are amazing beginner birds!! they're really loving and fun pets
parakeets can be a bit of a gamble, and usually people get them in pairs, however sometimes the birds will bond with eachother too much and not like you. but they can also be amazing loving animals!

you can take a test here to determine the perfect bird for you as well!

[birbmememaster24]

I have a question for ya'll bird owners. I want a bird. But I've never had one, nor has anyone in my family. What are good beginner birds? I do have a 4 year old sister who would probably want to touch and pet the bird every once in awhile. I do want to keep it in my room as well. I do kind of want a bird that enjoys human contact, and wouldn't mind being pet and loved on all the time. I've heard good about cockatiels, but figured i'd double check

cockatiels are amazing beginner birds!! they're really loving and fun pets
parakeets can be a bit of a gamble, and usually people get them in pairs, however sometimes the birds will bond with eachother too much and not like you. but they can also be amazing loving animals!

you can take a test here to determine the perfect bird for you as well!

should i start off with one bird, and then if it appears to be stressed, get another or just start with two?

[Kusakabe]

Username: xthunderbolt
How many birds do you own? ( if applicable ): 2, 1 cockatiel and 1 parrot
How long have you had them?: both for around 3 years
What brings you to the bird chat?: i just love birds <3

[zaz]

I have a question for ya'll bird owners. I want a bird. But I've never had one, nor has anyone in my family. What are good beginner birds? I do have a 4 year old sister who would probably want to touch and pet the bird every once in awhile. I do want to keep it in my room as well. I do kind of want a bird that enjoys human contact, and wouldn't mind being pet and loved on all the time. I've heard good about cockatiels, but figured i'd double check

cockatiels are amazing beginner birds!! they're really loving and fun pets
parakeets can be a bit of a gamble, and usually people get them in pairs, however sometimes the birds will bond with eachother too much and not like you. but they can also be amazing loving animals!

you can take a test here to determine the perfect bird for you as well!

should i start off with one bird, and then if it appears to be stressed, get another or just start with two?

it depends on the bird. some species are perfectly fine being alone, and some like lovebirds, are always in pairs.
what type of birds were you thinking of?

@xthunderbolt welcome!!

[birbmememaster24]

cockatiels are amazing beginner birds!! they're really loving and fun pets
parakeets can be a bit of a gamble, and usually people get them in pairs, however sometimes the birds will bond with eachother too much and not like you. but they can also be amazing loving animals!

you can take a test here to determine the perfect bird for you as well!

should i start off with one bird, and then if it appears to be stressed, get another or just start with two?

it depends on the bird. some species are perfectly fine being alone, and some like lovebirds, are always in pairs.
what type of birds were you thinking of?

@xthunderbolt welcome!!

generally any type of cockatiel, the one recommended by the quiz was a Pied Cockatiel

[Kusakabe]

I have a question for ya'll bird owners. I want a bird. But I've never had one, nor has anyone in my family. What are good beginner birds? I do have a 4 year old sister who would probably want to touch and pet the bird every once in awhile. I do want to keep it in my room as well. I do kind of want a bird that enjoys human contact, and wouldn't mind being pet and loved on all the time. I've heard good about cockatiels, but figured i'd double check

cockatiels are amazing beginner birds!! they're really loving and fun pets
parakeets can be a bit of a gamble, and usually people get them in pairs, however sometimes the birds will bond with eachother too much and not like you. but they can also be amazing loving animals!

you can take a test here to determine the perfect bird for you as well!

should i start off with one bird, and then if it appears to be stressed, get another or just start with two?

I have 1 cockatiel and she is doing just perfectly (her name is Ruby) ive had my baby for around 3 years and she is perfectly fine she loves attention, but i have older siblings too. A friend would be great but if you are getting 2 get them at the same time that way they will both have a friend <3 and you wont really have to worry about stress and stuff, but every bird is different and getting 2 can be expensive.

[birbmememaster24]

cockatiels are amazing beginner birds!! they're really loving and fun pets
parakeets can be a bit of a gamble, and usually people get them in pairs, however sometimes the birds will bond with eachother too much and not like you. but they can also be amazing loving animals!

you can take a test here to determine the perfect bird for you as well!

should i start off with one bird, and then if it appears to be stressed, get another or just start with two?

I have 1 cockatiel and she is doing just perfectly (her name is Ruby) ive had my baby for around 3 years and she is perfectly fine she loves attention, but i have older siblings too. A friend would be great but if you are getting 2 get them at the same time that way they will both have a friend <3 and you wont really have to worry about stress and stuff, but every bird is different and getting 2 can be expensive.

Yeah, my parents willl probably make me pay for the bird and most expenses from it myself, and i dont currently have a job so i probably would have a hard time paying for two

[Pyjaks]

I wouldn't recommend getting a bird if you don't have the funds for it. They're expensive on their own. Add in cages, toys, food and vet bills and they can be very pricey sometimes.

[birbmememaster24]

i do plan to pick up a job once i get a bird, its just actually buying THE BIRD thats my biggest concern, but i've got lots of ways to get money, like just small chores at my nana's farm