Parrots.........?

Question

i want to buy a parrot i have 250.00 saved up and i found 1 at petco any tips on what i should do i live in massachuttesse outside of boston not many pet stores so idk where else to get 1 an info will b appreaited

Answer 1

My Aunt has gotten one that talks and dances and singings. Parrots are great but if you want one that is trained and that you can hold and stuff i recommend you get one that is very very young so you can feed it buy hand so it's used to being held or get a grown trained one and they will be more expensive [like my aunts was 500.00] but it is worth it because a bird that you can't hold is really no fun. But any bird is great and sometimes it depends on the kind of parrot. good luck! hope you find your perfect bird! =))

Answer 2

As with any animal/human relationship, thorough research should be done before even considering bringing an animal home. Make sure to find out what type the bird is, as each species has different needs.

You've saved up $250? I am sorry, but the initial cost of the bird is barely a scratch in the surface of the expenses of keeping a companion parrot. For a small bird such as a conure:

Cage: $200. Play Gym: $200. Toys: $50. Foods: $40. Yearly vet bill: up to several hundred dollars.

These are just a FEW of the many things you will be investing in throughout the course of your ownership.

I advise that you adopt a bird from a local sanctuary/shelter or from someone who can no longer care for one instead buying a young bird. Firstly, it will give older mistreated birds a second chance at life. Secondly, the lower priced adoption fees may be of interest to you if you have a tight budget. Finally, by adopting you are not supporting the propagation and abuse of these beautiful feathered creatures.

If you find that you absolutely must have a "new" bird, or if you cannot locate an adoption center nearby, you can check listings for breeders. Birds from breeders are generally lower priced than birds in the third party distributors.

Google is your one-stop directory for finding shelters, adoption centers, birds in need of rehoming, and breeders of all sorts. You can also look in the classifieds section of your newspaper, or in magazines such as BirdTalk.

I do not mean to try to deter you, but please do not make the decision of bringing home a bird without much contemplation and deliberation. Caring for a bird is a difficult life-long commitment. If you can live up to your bird's needs however, you will be rewarded with a lifetime of contentment and companionship that only those who have ever had the privilege of sharing their lives with a bird will ever experience.

Good luck, and please give your decision all the careful thought you can.

Answer 3

Here is a web-sight that can help you to find a lot of birds from breeders,  to pet shops,  to classified.

Answer 4

First, you need to save up a LOT more than that. Buying the bird is only the BEGINNING.

Second, you need to figure out what kind of "parrot" you want -- "parrot" is a generic term and could mean anything from a little budgie to a huge macaw.

Answer 5

A way to narrow down the choices is LET IT PICK YOU OUT. Birds have a way of knowing who they'd like and you'll both be happier.

Answer 6

You could get a cockatiel, parrakeet, or lovebird with $250

OR i know some humane society's have birds, that may be cheaper, and WAY better, because you 'll feel great that you saved a life