How can I persuade my mom to get me a pet parrot??

Question

well, after we move into our new house after my mom gets married, i want to get a pet parrot. i can keep it in my room. it won't annoy me. once i'm out, i'm out, and nothing can wake me up. except my alarm. i would have no other pets to take care of because they said that after their dog, Pete, and their cats, Hank and Elvis, die, they aren't getting any other pets like cats and dogs or anything like that. how do i ask her so that i don't make her mad, and make a deal that she CAN'T resist to deny.

Answer 1

Parrots will annoy you. They are VERY LOUD and VERY MESSY! You have to take care of their food and water every day. And parrots need fresh foods made for them too! They cost a ton of money!

The parrot would also start to mimick the alarm and would wake you up whenever the sun came up. Besides that, everyone in the house would hear it and be woken up by it. Parrots scream when they dont' get enough attention, and sometimes, just to hear their own voice. They need care on a daily basis. Not a come in, pet on the head and then gone again. They need to be held and petted for a minimum of an hour a day. They need fresh food, they need their cages kept clean, minimum every 4 to 5 days!

When you grow up and get your own home, you can have a parrot. Do you know how often the police are called because of a parrot screatching in a home next door? People in other homes can hear the birds!

If you get one, make sure you have plenty of time for them. If not, they get al sorts of problems! Many don't get enough attention and start to pluck themselves, they don't look so cute with no feathers! Then they can't keep warm enough and you have to keep a heat lamp on them at all times.

I know it's hard, but stop thinking about what you want. Start thinking about what the family needs and doesnt' need. One more pet isnt' needed and your mom is tired of taking care of animals.

How often to you feed the dog and cats? I don't care if they aren't yours.... how often do you do it? How often do you clean the liter box or yard? How often do you bathe the dog?

How often do you clean your room? How often do you wash your own clothes, make your own money to buy yourself school clothing, how often do you clean up the house without being told! Or without a chore list?? How often do you make your own meals? If you don't do these things without being told, your parents know you aren't goign to take care of a parrot properly.

Parrots live to be around 100 years old, you can't just get one and then give it up if you don't like it. It's a life long commitment, one you are not ready to make.

Answer 2

show her you are responsible, first get a small bird like a finch or budgie and prove to her you can take care of it. Also assuming it will be your first bird, i would reccommend buying a budgie easy to look after and some are tame. please dont go off buying cockatoos or other larger parrots, they are for the experienced bird owner. someone that has birds all their life, because they can scream, be aggressive and pluck. I wouldnt keep it in your room though. think how you would feel if someone caged you in your room. Birds thrive in being in an environment where their is the most human activity(ie.  where the family tends to be) they are flock birds and enjoy their "flock"  

also think again about nothing waking you up. All parrots are capable of screaming and it can get extremely loud and unpleasent.

offer to pay for the food, and expenses and start out with a budgie and after a few years when your mom sees you can handle a budige and you have more experience get a cockatiel or a lovebird.

keep the cats and dog away from the bird

by the way if it makes a difference im 15 :)

had birds since i was 8(of course small birds(ie. canaries, budgies)

when i want to get a new bird i keep asking my mom and she gives in :) )

of course you should make sure you can care for them all birds live at least 5 years(more though) so you must commit, (ie. when you get bothered from them selling them etc..) birds are not "furniture" when you get bored of them they are not disposible and it is unfortunate what some people do. I keep all my birds for life. (until they die of old age :(

my tiel lived to 13 years! but died of natural causes.

Answer 3

read about them so you no evrything about the so if she says u dont no how to look after them you can prove her rong

and only ask once and if she says no ask agen another day when shes in a good mood

Answer 4

Offer to pay for it yourself. Food etc. too - that way you show, that you really want it!

Answer 5

Well you do know that parrots live from 10 to 125 years depending on the breed.  It is a long term committment, and you won't be able to take off for days at a time.  Once you have one they need alot of attention, not just locked in your room.  Water, food, clean cage every day; let them out of the cage once a day or so.  If you know all this and are still wanting to have and take care of one, then maybe you can look up information on the internet, talk to a few breeders and learn all you can.  Maybe do a report on the type you want so your parents know you are serious about this.

Answer 6

tell her that it will be very quite and it can learn how  to talk

Answer 7

Well you do need to research all about good first pet birds..personally I breed birds and have a lot of experience with little birds to huge macaws...I still recommend a cockateil as one of the greatest first time bird, but would try to locate a good local breeder that will guarantee the tame disposition of the bird, it is no fun if you get a bird from the pet store and it only wants to bite you all the time. There is no such thing as a bird that does not make a mess so you will need to insure your mom and honestly follow up with cleaning and giving excellent care for the bird you might want to keep a rechargeable dust buster or small in expensive vacuum in your room to keep up with the mess . Excellent pellet diet is also very important for parrots. Good luck, don't rush into it when you choose a bird it is important to find a nice tame one as your first bird this can take some searching to find a good breeder in your area who is willing to answer lots of questions and will help you pick out a sweet natured baby.

Answer 8

Since you're still dependent on your parents, first make sure that they're ready to do their part -- finance the bird, take it for avian vet visits (specialized bird vets), and take its care in your absence. For a beginner your (apparent) age, I highly suggest that you don't think beyond a cockatiel or budgie -- they're great beginner pets that are every bit as enjoyable as they are affordable. Here is some helpful basic info on keeping a pet budgie or cockatiel:

You need to give them at least 30 minutes of daily interaction (physical and direct talking) if they're to be tame, and you'll need to take some environmental precautions to accommodate their sensitive emotional and physical capabilities, such as no Teflon cookware or appliances (deadly if overheated), no yappy kids or untrained, predatory pets. To find a list of things toxic to pet birds, search "bird-safe" on Wikipedia or Google it yourself. And pet birds need their own vet, called an avian vet, if they get sick -- visit http://www.aav.org to find the nearest one. Also keep in mind that a well-kept budgie lives up to 15 years and a cockatiel up to 20, and if it is separated from its owner it suffers trauma -- so think twice if you're young and will be going to college or are thinking of a disposable pet (I don't think there should be any). Above all, KEEP RESEARCHING, researching, researching before you get your pet budgie or cockatiel -- a researched owner enjoys each and every moment with its pet.

If you are going to get a pet bird, don't buy, adopt one instead. This way, you'll get your bird for a fraction of the pet store (or breeder) price, and also know the personality of the bird you're going to get. But best of all, you'll be helping a bird in need -- there are so many good abandoned pet birds out there in parrot sheltesr needing good homes, and breeding or buying fresh birds worsens the situation for them and their future generations. Visit http://www.avianwelfare.org to find the nearest parrot shelter. They are dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned, neglected or abused pet birds in good, forever homes. So it's a great all-around source to get your pet bird from.

Answer 9

keep asking her still she gets annoyed, then she'll get you one for sure!

Answer 10

Calmly tell her how much it means to you and why you want a parrot companion.  Most importantly, show responsibility!  Prove to her that you can take care of animals by yourself!  Show her that she will never have to get involved and spend time cleaning its cage/perch, feeding it, etc.  Simply acts can prove that you are mature enough and responsible to take on a pet of your own. You could try making a deal with her...you take care of any of your current pets for a month without anyone else's help, and you can have your own.  Maybe try getting a job to prove that you will be able to pay for the bird along with its food, toys, etc.  Research parrots, and find places that sell them.  It's a long process that requires devotion and persistence.

Good luck convincing her!

Answer 11

A bird will not keep you awake anyway.  They sleep at night under the nice cover you put over the cage.

Get a hand tamed, hand fed baby lovebird.  It will be your best friend.  Fresh seeds/vegies every day and clean fresh water too.

Talk to your mother and agree to take care of the bird completely and follow through.