Exotic Birds, I’m thinking of buying one.?

Question

I really want to buy an exotic bird, I have a cage that is about 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide and maybe 2 ½ to 3 feet deep. I live in an apartment complex so I need a bird that wont make a lot of noise at night or when I am not home. Im kinda thinking an African Grey or one of the Blue and Gold wing Macaws from the little casers pizza commercials. If there are any exotic bird people out there could you give me some ideas.

Answer 1

A macaw isn't suitable for an apartment.  Theya re far too loud, and also they're very large and take up quite a bit of space.  That cage wouldn't be suitable for a macaw anyways, in my opinion. An african grey may be alright in there; however, they require a lot of attention.  Not a good first bird.

If the bar spacing is smaller than one inch, maybe a senegal, caique, or a black cap conure or a green cheke conure.  YOu could go smaller as long as the bar spacing permitted.  But the species above would probably fit the cage well, wouldn't be too loud, nor too large.  You want the cage to be very roomy, and be able to be fileld with lots fo toys and perches.

Answer 2

The size of cage you have is not big enough for a Macaw or a Grey. Start out with something simpler.A Conure or a Quaker are awfully noisy.  A Meyers is a great bird, Smart, Quite, friendly and just the right size for the cage you have. Do the research and make sure this is what you want. A Parrot can live longer then you. Br prepared to have a 3 year old child for the rest of your life. Because that is what they are.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8TllNFR5... Meyers Video

Find a local breeder and go and hang out and ask questions. A Good breeder will be happy to answer any questions you have. Try http://BirdBreeders.com to find a breeder

Answer 3

there is a person by the avatar name dead parrot society,she could lead you down the right path ,go to her  360 and email her,i am pretty sure she will help you ,you can get there through my contacts,good luck

Answer 4

if you want a bird that will live like 60-80 years, parrot or macaws.

cockatiels are greatttt birds. up to 20-25 MAYBE. females are lvoing and friendly but dont sing or really talk. males talk a lot and singggg alottt and are faithful to their owener.

goodluck

Answer 5

toco toucan or Quaker Parrot

Answer 6

Well If you live in an apartment then your best bet is to get a smaller bird since you want an exotic one I think they best bird for an environment like that would be a African Grey Hope this helps and Good Luck!!!

Answer 7

Oh wow, DON'T buy a Macaw.  We have a big brick house, and live in the country and I'm positive our neighbors hear the Macaw screaming in their homes.  The African Grey's a pretty good birds.  I mean they do scream, but I would say that's one of our most quiet birds.  I'm just not sure about the cage size.  That is a pretty small cage.  I have a Jenday Conure, that is absolutely amazing.  She is quite loud sometimes....but it is mostly like a squeaky voice.  I would say go with a smaller bird.  We were going to have her in an apartment also, but decided not to move, and the complex was okay with it.  Just make sure with whatever bird you get, you love on it a lot!!!! :)  Good luck!!

Answer 8

I used to have this thing called Sunday Jenday bird and it's a really pretty bird.

and, it depends on the bird when it comes to the noise thing.

Answer 9

I would go and spend some time around your local bird store and see what suites your personality and then I would educate myself about the breed you choose and go from there... I would suggest looking for a smaller bird than a B.G; Macaw they would def need a much larger cage than you have and they can get quite loud!!

Answer 10

You have a lot of homework to do.  I can tell that you don't really know much about parrots, and it is something that you need to educate yourself about before jump in.  You may even find out that you're not even a bird person.

The first thing that I would suggest that you do, is find a pet shop that specializes in exotic birds.  Forget the chains, as the people who work there don't know a whole lot about the birds they care for.  You need to play with as many different kinds of parrots as you can, and see which ones you like hanging with the best.  You can get an idea about the size of bird that you want... sometimes, people are frightened by the larger birds, but don't realize this until after the purchase.  Cockatiels, lovebirds and parrotlets all make wonderful companions, as much as their larger companions.  Many bird people will call these birds "starter" birds, but that very misinformed.  These birds are parrots just the same as macaws, Amazons, cockatoos, African greys.  They have the same needs, are just as fun, and can live 20+ years!  That's not a starter in my book.  They're also referred to as "throw-away" birds, but they need to be cared for in the same way.  When they get sick, they need to go to the vet, like any other companion animal.

Parrots are very complex, and not easy to care for, if cared for properly.  They need a lot of your time, special food (not bird seed), special vet, 10-12 hours of quiet and dark sleep, and they're loud, messy, and often do not live up to what's expected of them.

Here are some web sites to start you off:

http:www.parrothouse.com

http:www.phoenixlanding.org

http:www.thegabrielfoundation.org

The last two are rescues, just so you can also get an idea of how many unwanted parrots there are.  They also have good information, and the Parrot House has some great articles.

If you give me an idea of where you live, I might be able to help you find a store or breeder where you can start.  Email me with any questions.