Can you help me decide which bird species is the best pet based on my wants and living conditions?

Question

I recently moved in with my grandparents. I want to get a dove as a pet. But other people on answers are saying that cockatiels are great pets. The bird will either be in my room, or in the closed-in airconditioned porch (which is basically an oversized bed room.) I do not like loud noises, so I want a relatively quite bird. My main focus is having a bird that is affectionate. Some people say that doves are affectionate, others say that they are not. I'm 17 and have had a budgie that passed away about a year ago. The budgie was not affectionate at all. I just want a quiet bird that I can "bond" with.

Answer 1

hi there i live in a flat and i have three hand reared cockatiels my honest opinion is that it dosent matter what bird you get but def get a hand reared bird it makes all the difference trust me they already have a bond with humans so it makes all the difference............. but 100% get a cockatiel x

Answer 2

Cockatiels are not quiet birds. I work at a pet store. They are the loudest, when they get started. Love birds, green cheek conures, are your best bet, for interaction. Usually run around 100.00 to 250.00. They live longer than parakeets, and are clowns, when they get started.

Answer 3

Having a bird inside your room is really not advisable. No matter how clean the bird is it creates dust and can give you health problems or allergies. A Quaker parrot might be a nice idea. They are about the size of a parakeet, either lime green or sky blue. They are as sweet as can be and enjoy attention. They sing and can be talkative, but not overly loud, like a full sized parrot. Quaker parrots are also called "parrolets". You can find them in many different stores and they are relatively easy to care for. Research these birds extensively before purchasing one, as they may not be what you want.

They are great "finger birds", and will sit on your shoulder when tame. Have fun with whatever bird you choose!

Answer 4

If you want something cuddly and quiet, then you don't want any parrot species.  You might consider a parrolet or a soft bill of some kind.

A cockatiel can be exceptionally loud and any large parrot is really loud by nature.  Parrolets have been referred to as "pocket parrots" because they have a large bird mentality and require less space and are not nearly as loud.  They can learn to talk and can be trained like larger birds, but they are not much larger than a parrokeet.

Softbills tend to be much more flighty and get stressed easier  then hookbills, however a lot of people can do fine with them as "shoulder birds."  Soft bills generally can't bite that hard and are much quieter.

I have ringneck parrots that are great and are well trained, but for a few hours a day they flock call.  If you can tolerate a few hours of screaming every day, mostly early in the morning and right after dark, then a ringneck is great, they are a little larger and love to cuddle up and watch TV.  They learn quick and can be taught to do a lot of different things such as puzzles and tumbling.

Good Luck

Answer 5

Hello, i highly suggest love birds they are very affectionate and don't make much noise at all if they do make noise it is a small quite chirp. they get very close to their owners and will love the affection and also give a lot back to you. they have long lifespans and are small and make relatively small messes!

Answer 6

My personal opinion is that doves are outside birds and unless you have a huge cage outside that it can really fly around in, you should not confine it.  All birds make noise but maybe something small like a parakeet might be a better choice for you.  However; if you truly want a quiet animal that you can bond with why don't you try a rabbit.

Answer 7

All birds can be very noisey at times, i had a male dove who coos nonstop during the day and night! Its a good idea to get a young bird, as you can bond with them early and really get to know them, but an older bird is nice just aswell =), For your situation a tame cockatiel, budgie or lovebird would be nice, even a dove if you want (they can be very loving but you nay not get the bonding experience that you want they are quite independant). Remeber that doves and cockatiels carry quite a bit of dust on their feathers which can give some ppl allergies! If you have the money and you reserch and want to move up the parrot ladder, a cute green cheek conure is nice too! What ever you choose do your reserch and you can check your local animal shelters for great birdies!

good luck! <3

Answer 8

Doves and Budgies (parakeets)and english Budgies ,Are Very affectionate,trick is you must get them as hand fed, hand raised babies from a breeder. then train them....Doves ,and cockatiels do give off "dust" so make sure no one has allergies first.

also birds will die from drafts,so watch where you place cage.

Answer 9

Birds are not quiet. They are vocal by nature. I own now and have owned in the past many species (including budgies and mine weren't affectionate either). The most quiet out of all are my parrotlets. They are more quiet than the love birds. Love birds can make some weird high pitched sounds. Parrotlets when kept alone, are more quiet than most birds. I breed parrotlets as a hobby, they are awesome little birds with wonderfull personalities. They bond really well with their owners (providing you get a hand raised baby). They usually bond best between 6 and 10 weeks of age. I have an albino baby that I kept as my pet, he will snuggle in my hair and give me kisses. I carry him around in my shirt pocket, he is adorable. Parrotlets are incapable of screaming, they do talk and chitter- but they are unable to make the high pitched screams and sounds of larger birds.

Answer 10

Budgies are good birds it really depends on if its a girl or a boy. Boys are louder than girls by alot. Most girls barly even sing so if you do want to get a budgie i suggest a female cause its quite and small. If you do want a cockatiel that bird will be with you for a long time my friend has one and its 40 YEARS OLD so cockatiels live a long time. I don't really know much about doves but i don't really think their that loud. I hope my advice has helped.