Have you ever REGRETED buying your pet PARROT?

Question

Honestly, has it ever crossed your mind?

Have you ever become extremely annoyed by your parrot and frustrated with its screaming so much that it makes you want to cry?

How much has your life changed since you've bought your pet parrot?

Has your pet parrot ever ruined any special plans you had for a weekend or for a summer vacation?

I am considering buying a parrot I have been researching for more than 6 months and I know a lot about parrots. I just want to get some more opinions about real life owners. And also if you answer this question please tell me what kind of parrot you have because I want to know what the most popular parrots are today. My grandmother has 2 littl green birds I dont know the names but they are really tuny and they are really pretty but they chirp a lot. And also I just realized that I can typ as fast as I can talk. Ok sorry I was going off subject so can you answer my questions please?

Answer 1

I am owned by a blue and gold macaw

and no i dont regret getting her

i adopted her when she was 3 - she is now 6

She has her screaming moments,but she is quiet compared to a lot

she listens well,and knows when she is out of bounds

She is very commical and her vocabulary  has grown since I have had her - I will never regret getting her

I dont let  my plans revolve around her or my other pets

I have someone come in to care for them or they go with me

I bought a bird harness and she goes in the car right along with my dogs.

If you descide to get a bird - realise your making a commitment,so make sure its the right bird for you

Answer 2

I used to raise parrots, had almost 100 at one time

I will tell you that a parrot is the most demanding pet

you could ever get and when you ignore them they turn

mean or self-mutilating...please think this over, if you're

not willing to interact with your pet all the time then

get another pet, it would be cruel to not provide the

attention the bird requires

Answer 3

I have a Blue fronted Amazon.  I've had it for 19 years and don't regret getting it.  He can be loud but he is an interesting pet.  He is a lot like a dog in that it likes your attention.

The one thing you have to remember is they live for a very long time.  My parrot will probably out live me.  So you have to plan for that also.

Are you ready to have a bird for the next 15 to 75 year.  It's a big responsibility.  Most small birds will live 15 to 20 years.  I also have two conures that are over 20 years old.

You are right to think before you buy.  

You also will be taking vacations at times and you have to have someone take care of them for you, they need to be bird people.  Not all people like birds or are afraid of them.

Good luck.

Answer 4

I feel for you. I regreted buying my parakeets. And they are just MINI parrots lol. they are soo loud and annoying and MESSY. and they refuse to let me hold them.  

Answer 5

The answer to your question is rooted in the way that you perceive your Parrot.

A Parrot is one of the most intelligent creatures you could find. Some have the intelligence and emotions of a 4 year old human child. This is the key to being happy with your Parrot. You must look upon yout Parrot as a member of your family instead of just a *Pet.*

You should put as much thought into your decision as you would put into adopting a 4 year old child, because having a Parrot and having a 4 year old child are almost identical experiences. You will have to be concerned with giving him a good home, good food and good health. You will have to show him attention and love, and must teach him right from wrong. You will teach him to talk and to get along well with others.You will find that he needs love and understanding. You will also find that he can be stubborn, crafty, demanding and at times unreasonable. He will try to push the limits and get away with things. He may hurt you, and them come begging for forgiveness. All of these traits are held in common with both children and Parrots.

Now for some of the differences. Your parrot will *Never* outgrow his childhood behavior. His attitudes and emotions will never progress beyond that of a small child. Unlike a small child, an angry large parrot can sever fingers if he gets angry enough! A child goes through puberty with all its hormonal imbalances just once, while a Parrot will generally "Go Hormonal" once a year at mating season. The Parrot will always be dependent upon you, and need your physical and emotional help.

Do owners become annoyed with their birds? Of course, just as parents become annoyed at their children sometimes. But that does not mean that you regret getting them.

As for its "Screaming", a good owner will train his Parrot not to scream except in emergencies, just as a good parent trains their children not to go around screaming. If anything, birds are probably easier to train than a stubborn child!

Will a child or a Parrot change your life? Yes.

Will they spoil plans occasionally? Yes.

But the rewards of having a loving companion far outweighs the inconveniences.

A good Parrot owner would no sooner regret  getting his Parrot than a parent would regret having their child.

My advice would be to start with a smaller bird. Cockateils are nice, but a Quaker Parrot is exceptionally smart and loving. By starting with a smaller bird you can learn about Parrots without having to go through the severe trials that can come from owning one of the huge varieties like an African Grey. If, after a few years with a smaller bird, you feel up to the challenge of one of the larger birds, then at least you will know the basics.

Good luck

Answer 6

I just bought my first lovebird (my first parrot) 3 weeks ago.

The only thing I regret is not searching hard enough for a tame, well-socialized, hand-fed lovebird. I really wanted a lovebird that I could hold. The woman who sold me my lovebird told me it was hand-fed, but I knew that moment she took it out of its cage that it was not because it was so scared of human touch. But I fell in love with it the moment I saw it (corny but true lol) and I just had to bring it home. Yes, it's very spoiled and it could get frustrating sometimes, but I love it and I treat it as if it's my baby. I know I just have to have more patience when training it.

Answer 7

Sometimes with parrots it's a love-hate relationship:  you love the birds but hate the hassle and work involved in keeping them healthy, happy and well-adjusted.  I've done breeding, rescue, rehabilitation and simply raising my companions and it doesn't matter what the circumstances there is a LOT of hard work involved.

I have my flock number at 29 now with a mix of 23 Cockatiels and 6 Indian Ringneck Parakeets, but have had Lovebirds, American Parakeets, English Budgies, Meyers, Red Rumped Parakeets, Quakers, Conures, and a Cockatoo under my care.

Not only are they demanding and crave interaction, they're expensive.  My food bill alone for my birds is prohibitive by most standards, plus the cost of vet care (Avian vets are expensive), cleaning supplies, new toys and treats, cages, repairs (they chew everything), and the cost of my time and energy to keep them all socialized and healthy!

Just in cleaning I spend a minimum of an hour a day cleaning my bird room.  That includes washing all the dishes, cleaning the floor mats, cleaning the perches and ropes, changing papers, refilling the dishes with clean water and food and cleaning the floor.  Because I have so many I have to clean the bird room daily, I simply don't have a choice there!

It's hard on the schedule because parrots thrive on routine so I can't plan nights out like I used to and when I was breeding I had to work everything else around feeding babies.

On the positive side though there is nothing more rewarding than hearing the sound of happy healthy birds grinding their beaks at night after they're settled and having them welcome the morning with their soft calls (before they get out and get really active)!

It really takes a different sort of dedication to raise and keep a parrot, but once you share your life with one you really can't imagine living without them.

As for popularity among breeds, it's all about personal preference and lifestyle.  Different breeds are suited for different situations.  For instance you wouldn't want a Cockatoo in an apartment where your neighbors would be offended by the noise.  You would want a quieter bird.  Other factors include other family members, pets, size of the bird, longevity, and cost.

Keep doing your research, you sound like you're preparing yourself well rather than simply buying on impulse.