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Question

I am going to buy my first bird soon. I want a small bird that isn't loud but talks. Please make some recommendations for me. I was thinking a Quaker, but how big do they get? Thanks. Or a Senegal or Canary. Thanks again.

Answer 1

A hand fed Quaker around here runs around $300 and can live 25 to 30 years. Their speech doesn't equal the quality that is found in African Greys and some of the Amazons, where as a Parrot like a Double Yellow Head Amazon runs around $1,000 and lives around 60 years. I wanted a bird that could respond without paying an arm and a leg, so my choice was the Amazon Parrot. Full grown they are the size of a football and age level of a 4 year old. Picking up toys in yard sales make entertaining my bird easy and cheap. Both birds love attention, I just wanted one to respond more to me. You will need to decide if you can devote lots of time to a bird. A bird needs lots of attn. The water must be changed daily and most birds love a shower at least twice a week. A Parrot is messy so be prepared to clean up. I have toys where I can shred up paper and WoW Toby can make a mess with that and Peanut Shells while doing the Chicken Dance with my Granddaughter!

Answer 2

parrotlet!

they are awesome, they can not scream like bigger birds, they have a personality of a parrot, they are around 5inch(pacific parrotlets) and unlike other birds that do not like being left alone and will develop problems(ie. plucking) parrotlets do fine if they are left alone as long as they have toys to play with. They function fine while their owner is at work/school and are excited when the owner returns. They are sweet many colours.

also they have the ability to talk :)

hope i helped.

ps. male canaries sing and do not need attention(other than being fed and cleaned) what i mean is they dont need to be handled/played with.

Answer 3

I vote Sun Conure..... Beautiful bird, playful and affectionate.  I would suggest getting a rescue no matter what bird you decide on.  www.petfinder.com is a good place to start.  You may want to browse their listings and see if any birds tug on your heart strings ;)

Answer 4

How about a Parakeet? I have one, actually two. They are small and they can talk somewhat. But I would recommend getting just one Parakeet because if you get two or more than they will not play with you they will just play with each other.

Answer 5

quakers and senegals can be quite loud but they can talk a little. canaries are song birds and they won't talk. canaries are not really birds to be handled either. i would suggest a cockatiel (even though mine is sometimes loud). i think any bird has the potential of being loud but a quaker or senegals chirp is very high pitched and can be ear splitting. parakeets can also talk and can handled easily.

Answer 6

Out of all those birds a quaker would make the best talker, but they are also very loud. But if you don't like loud a parrot would not be the best pet for you. Quakers don't get that big. But if you want a friendly, small, quiet bird that is a fair talker, a male cockatiel would be best and cheapest out of all those.

Answer 7

i think a  cockatiel its prefect for u a female one is quit and sometimes loud they r colorful and so so cool

Answer 8

If you don't want something loud, don't get a quaker. Canaries don't talk. Your best bet for quiet and talking ability is a cockatiel. They aren't too loud and are very quick learners. They can learn to talk and can learn to whistle songs.

Know that no matter what kind of bird it is, it takes a lot of work to get them to talk. And some birds never do it...I don't think its an intelligence thing, I think its more of a 'you can't make me' thing.

I have had many different kinds of birds over the years, feel free to email me with any other questions.

Answer 9

"Toucan Man"   is this you AGAIN?!?

Answer 10

quakers are awesome first birds. They are low-maintenence, intelligent and have wonderful personalities. They are medium size birds, about the size of a robin. They are easy to handle and easy to train. Quakers can be loud- but birds are loud. Quakers that are neglected can be screamers, but a well taken care of quaker usually is more of a talker and they chatter. I have three and most of the time you barley know they are here. Read about the species before you get one that way you are prepared for the characteristics of the species. They can be very strong willed and stubborn, they need an owner who is understanding and someone who will be firm but patient with them. Quakers form strong bonds with their owners, they are just like little children.

good quaker sites-

www.quakerparrot.com

www.quakercorner.com

www.quakerville.com

www.brooklynparrots.com (wild quakers of new york)

www.edgewaterparrots.com  (wild quakers of new jersey)

Answer 11

Size: Medium, about 12 inches in length from beak to tail, weighing between 80 and 150 grams.

Average Lifespan: 20 - 30 years in captivity, depending on quality of care.

Temperament: Quakers are very confident and social birds. They love to interact with their "flock" and are known around the world for their exceptional talking ability. In captivity, they tend to bond very closely with one person, and are known for their loyal nature. Most hand fed Quakers are quite gentle and many make wonderful pets for younger bird owners.

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...

Hope this site might help

Answer 12

quakers can get up to 14 inches long, they need a pretty big cage, a senegal is a little smaller but needs the same amount of space. Canarys arnt loud but they can mimick human voice.   maybe a budgie would be good for you?  check out www.parrotcentral.net for good bird info

Answer 13

im am getting a senegal...but from what ive read they dont talk as well as quakers...altho quakers are illegal in many states...uh...go with a canary

Answer 14

Go to google and type talking birds in the aearch part and click on the seventh one it gives you some birds that talk

hope that helped!

and these birds i think talk. (i thought of these)

cocktail, parrots, quaker, african grey, parakeets

Answer 15

For your first bird I suggest something a little easier to keep than a Senegal or a Quaker. Both of which are medium sized parrots and require a ton of attention (think of having a 2-3 year old around all the time wanting to play), can be very loud, and need large expensive cages, and toys. Quakers are not legal in all states as well, you'd have to check your local laws to find out.

Why not look into Lovebirds, Budgies or Cockatiels? They're smaller, a little easier as first time birds, not quite as expensive to maintain, can be great interactive companions when you get one that's been hand fed, and have the potential to talk. (Most usually don't, but it's not completely unheard of). Or if you would be content with just looking at the bird and maybe whistling to it to "play" finches or a canary would be good as well.

Answer 16

Having owned a few birds over the decades of my life, I'd need to know just how much money are you willing to spend.  And, knowing that, I'd recommend a male bird of any species.  They learn faster and fly better, but, the key question is, how much money are you willing to spend, AND, how long are you ready to have that same bird, because they can live a long time, so,  you need to see it more as an adoption, and building a relationship with it rather than just buying a bird.  I know you're most likely aware of all this, but, as a long time bird owner, I always like to remind prospective bird owners, especially first-timers as yourself, that you're "buying" into a long term relationship, and the purchase price is a beginning step, but nutrition and care are a MUST!  Again, I'm sure you know this but, maybe after all these years of caring for birds, I just like to bring those subjects into the open discussion.  I hope you don't mind.  God Bless you.

Answer 17

Canaries are the smallest really of those three, and they have the nicest temperament as well. Although, they dont really talk. They make cute little bird noises though...x :]]