First bird?

Question

i'm thinking of having a bird for a pet. Do you think a pigeon would be suitable as a first bird? Or should i start with something simpler like a budgie.

Answer 1

no; a Cockatiel

Answer 2

I would get a bird you can interact with.  Pigeons are good only if you want to raise them outside for a hobby.  With a bird like a budgie or cocktail you can bond more easily with.  I don't know what I would do without my little cocktail, she is the queen of the house.

Answer 3

pigeons are boring.  Get a budgie- they're funny, pretty, make some crazy sounds, and you can teach them how to talk and do tricks.

Answer 4

Ringneck doves are extremely docile and gentle. You might want to look into them.

Some info on them:

http://www.ideazoo.com/amy/doves.cfm

Cockatiels are also good birds from first time bird owners. They are sweet, and just so cute!

Some info:

http://www.avianweb.com/cockatielinfo.ht...

Budgies are a good idea, they aren't very hard to care for.

http://www.boaf.com/article_2.htm

Lovebirds also make wonderful, beautiful pets. They can get nippy, though. So you would need to get a hand fed, tame one.

http://petcaretips.net/lovebird.html

Remember to do as much research as you can to ensure you get what you expect out of your pet bird. Birds should never be impulse buys.

Good Luck! ^_~