* Pet Bird Chat * NEW

[FloatiBubble]

Can anybody with a parakeet please give me some tips? I've never owned any type of inside bird. I do have chickens. Im getting three parakeets within this month and august. I go to my grandmas cottage every summer, so It will be after that. I go for the fourth of july and 1-3 weeks after. So I'd be getting them after that, unless i brink them there with me or just have my mom take care of them. But thats not really the point. I just need some tips since I've never had any before

[. mira .]

I have three parakeets; a male and two females. I suggest getting same-gender unless you want 19 parakeets, hours of parakeet handling, and a high death rate.

[FloatiBubble]

I have three parakeets; a male and two females. I suggest getting same-gender unless you want 19 parakeets, hours of parakeet handling, and a high death rate.

Thanks! Ill make sure to keep that in mind! And wow that's uh, probably true XD but geez haha lol

[FloatiBubble]

Does anybody know if I should get them from petsmart, pet co, or a different store? We probably dont want to get them off craigslist, unless they are babies.

[. mira .]

I got two of mine from PetSmart the boy and one of the girls. Watch out though, because this petsmart didin't sell just one gender.

[height]

Hello !! I am close to getting my first bird. I know they can be LOTS to handle, but I love them. I know quite a lot about pet birds although I haven't gotten one yet. Do any of you have any cage tips ? [ I'm getting a Budgie Parakeet, good beginner birds. ] I have an extremely small one that is not right for a parakeet.

[. mira .]

Hello !! I am close to getting my first bird. I know they can be LOTS to handle, but I love them. I know quite a lot about pet birds although I haven't gotten one yet. Do any of you have any cage tips ? [ I'm getting a Budgie Parakeet, good beginner birds. ] I have an extremely small one that is not right for a parakeet.

Well toys are a good idea. I have 3 budgies and they love to play with toys. Cuttlebones are also important. They help a budgie's beak and claws. Just a warning; if you get a mirror they may bond with 'the budgie in the mirror' instead of you and be less tame!

[cat;;]

Hello bird chat! My family wants to get a pet soon, but my parents dislike many small animals and reptiles, and pet fees make us hesitant to pick a cat or dog.
Are there any birds I should research, or do you think birds are a bad idea for first time owners? I've read that a handful of finches would be comparatively quiet and easy, but I want to make sure that I don't choose a bird that needs hours of interaction that I can't give.

I suggest finches or canaries! Parrots are tough to own, even the smallest ones like Budgies. Finches and Canaries are not only colorful, but they are quiet and make very pretty sounds! They do best in flocks because usually they are not handled, and are just for show. It is highly recommended to not clip their wings because they have soft bills and cannot grab on to the side of the cage in order to climb up or down like a parrot can. They need their wings to move.

They need a large cage and a seed and veggie diet, as well as ample sunlight and many perches. They do not play with toys, so you will need to fill the cage with plastic or wooden leaves, branches, "bushes" and what not so they feel safe, but also have lots to do!

Parakeets. I JUST convinced my mom to let me get a few!!! YAY! I looked up if it's ok to have 3, and they were originally in flocks, so its fine! I do need some tips though, because you cant find everything online lol.

Parakeets do do well in flocks, but I suggest only getting 2 to start out with, or maybe even one if you plan to play with it a lot. Parrots are a lot to juggle and that's why you see a lot for rehoming. They need a good pelleted diet and fresh fruits and veggies every day. They will need at least an hour out of cage every day each, and more if you can give it! They will need a very large cage, the largest you could possibly afford is what is recommended.
They will need lots of different sized perches and many foraging toys to keep their minds occupied. They are much more work than a dog or a cat so make sure you know that! Dogs and Cats do not NEED human interaction like a parrot does, and it is quite an adjustment. Getting 3 will be a huge change in your family, and trust me, they can be LOUD.
They need lots of enrichment and time from you, which may be hard at first, but it will be worth it once they are trained and tamed and love you! It is best to keep their wings unclipped so they can live a full and happy life, and also free from most danger, just make sure to keep them in a secure room away from any door to the outside(:

Does anybody know if I should get them from petsmart, pet co, or a different store? We probably dont want to get them off craigslist, unless they are babies.

Definitely get them from a local rescue! There are thousands of homeless parrots everywhere and I can assure you that you can find a parrot rescue near you with some budgies! Petsmart, petco, and petland all have a "puppymill" effect for their birds as well. They are likely sick, injured, or inbred and it will cost you a lot down the road to get them to a vet and get them taken care of. Petco, Petsmart, and Petland are all unreliable and you should never purchase an animal from them because they keep them in terrible conditions much like puppymills for birds. Craigslist is honestly a better choice for a bird than any of those stores, and even if they are not babies you can train them and they will still love you the same! The world is too full of parrots, older ones need homes too!(:

[rockonyo]

Everyone petland, Petsmart, Pet co, and other pet store are different, it really depend on you, If you feel like they take good care of the animals and want buy it from there, you can.

To be honest if people only adopt pet what about those who are in the store? They will need a home too, Pets that are in rescue and petstore all need a home it just depends on your opinion.

Cat's and dog sometimes do need human Interaction, there parrot who doesnt like or need to have human interaction.

[~Totally Insane~]

My Sun Conure is molting, and his new feathers are coming in in those annoying spikes. Its making him moody and uncomfortable - I would be too. I bath him in luke-warm water every day to try and soften the spikes, is there anything else I can do to make him more comfortable?