Which bird is the right bird for me?

Question

I have been looking around the internet, but words on a webpage aren't really going to tell me. I would like to have my family interact with it also, so a bird that likes me and only me isn't going to cut it. I am at school but other than that I am at home in my room. I need a bird that won't be super loud. But I understand that all birds are going to make a bit of noise sometimes. I would like a bird that is good at talking, and is relativly large. I do alot of art work so this bird needs to be gorgeous. I don't really like green, so a bird that isn't all green is definatly a plus. Price range should be no more than 700-800. The bird that I have found that pleases me the most is the Electus. But all I know about this bird is what I have read on the internet, which is giving me mixed info. And I know there are alot of other species that I haven't even discovered yet. So any help is appreciated! This is my first time owning my own bird but I have had very high matinence animals before.

Answer 1

You might not be ready for a parrot. They're a ton of work and need lots of attention. Cockatiels are good first birds. They are small, so you don't need such a huge cage. They usually get along with everyone in the family. They can be taught to talk (especially males) but don't expect it to be as good as a  parrot. If you take care of the cockatiel for a few years then you can think about getting a parrot.

Answer 2

Eclectus are incredibly beautiful birds but at about 3,000 a bit expensive.  I doubt you'll find one in your price range.

African Greys are amazingly intelligent and love people and interaction but that  would be a huge first step.  And perhaps also a bit out of price range.

I strongly suggest that you look into cockateils. These beautiful and humorous birds will show you love and attention and can be taught tricks and even to speak, if you are patient.

We have two teils and an African Grey and it's like having three additional children in the house. They interact wonderfully, love company and playing games.  

Before you buy a cockateil, play with him or her for a while.  Access their playfullness and desire to be held. Ours immediately came to us and showed their funny nature.

Answer 3

We have an 2 eclectus's and they don't talk very much and the males are green so thats out of the question I guess and we bought ours from a breeder and one from a pet shop because we couldnt find a male and they both cost 1200 and the other 1350 so I would recemond a African gray they arent very colrful except for their bright red tail, they are gray but ours talk up a storm. They mimic from the t.v. us the radio any thing. They do need alot of attention because they are very intelligent. Though i wouldnt reccemond getting a cocotoo they are very loud even through the night. Though if you would like a smaller bird that are funny though they are green is a senegal parrot they mimic a bit arent very loud. They like playing and get attached to owners. Our senegal likes the whole family jumps right on anybody. Though the larger birds they may bite and if they are really trying to bite they could bring the blood. So whatever bird you choose it could and possibly will bite you at least once. So thats all i can help with i mean a bird is alot of work. You have to play and pay alot of attention to them. One of our grays we purchased from a family who didnt care for him very much and didnt pay much attention started plucking its feathers so you really have to pay attention to them.

Answer 4

i would say a budgie it cost a 1000 but that maybe will be to small so can bye a parot but the parot is a lot of money so your choice

Answer 5

Do more google.com and yahoo.com searches for birds by name. Readl about the diet for each species you are interested in as well.

The bigger the bird the louder they are,the more expensive the cage,toys and foods.

First bird owner's have much to learn about Exotic Avian Species. Diet, Behavior's, Training, Illness's, Cage requirements, Normal p**p and what the color's and size means, Moulting, Hormonal Issues, Egg Binding for starter's.

Exotic birds are nothing like Domestic Dogs!

Read and Learn as much as you can Before you buy a bird.

http://www.birdsnways.com/

http://www.birdchannel.com/

Much depends on you how your bird act's and feel's coupled with proper diet for his/her health.

Answer 6

The male Electus is mostly green, the female is the red colored one.  They live about 50 years and they will be a noise level is generally high (the bigger the bird the louder they will be and also the longer they will live.)  They are nice birds if you want a pet that will be with you most of your life.  It is a big commitment.  What other high maintenance animals have you had?  Birds are very different to other animals and also other animals don't generally get along with birds.

The birds that I have had are budgie, cockatiel, Indian Ringneck, and a Pineapple conure(pyrrhura).  The conure has been the sweetest bird of all of them.  She cuddles underneath my chin and sometimes even falls asleep.  She gets along with everyone in the family, but does have her favorite person.  The pyrrhura conures are the quietest of the conures and they do come in many different colors.  Mine is just starting to talk so I don't really know the extent of their speech yet.  The lifespan is about 15-25 years.  Go to places that have birds-like a pet store or a breeders, and get acquainted with the different species of birds.  Birds are great pets.

Answer 7

The budgie seems just right for you. It's small, easy to maintain, tamable, cute, not noisy, comes with an unique personality  & even the p**p is bit sized (!). If you or your family can devote a couple of hours at least every day, then go for one. If you do not have that sort of time, then go for two. They will keep each other company. However it's easier to bond with a single budgie who will consider you & your family part of the flock; - easier to tame & train too. Go for a male budgie, 8 to 10 weeks old ( any younger, it may be tricky for you, any older more difficult to tame ). And how do you know the age? In most cases, the head would be full of stripes ( bar headed) & from about three months, these stripes slowly disappear. As for the s*x, it is difficult to ascertain before the bird is at least six months old, when the cere ( area around the nostrils ) will turn blue  but you can always ask the pet shop people to help identify a male. Normally, it is likely to be purplish or with a tinge of blue but it may be a bit difficult for you to ascertain. Whatever the choice you make, all the best to you & your bird.