Brids make excellent pets. I love to hear them chirping. If you are not allergic to them and want a pet that is fairly easy to care for, consider a bird.
When deciding what type of bird to get, decide whether you want a bird who will need extra time to exercise outside of his cage, and whether you plan to teach him to talk, sing, or do little tricks. It can help you in selecting the right kind of bird.
The size cage needed for particular birds will also be a factor. For instance, a finch is perfectly happy in a smaller cage but it is recommended you keep a parakeet in a larger cage. Will you have room for a large cage? Of course, there are some large birds that require a very sizable cage.
We have had finches, canaries and, currently, have 2 parakeets. The canary we had when I was a kid so I don’t remember much about it. The finches were cute little birds and pretty easy to take care of but we could never seem to get them to sit on our hand.
The parakeets are pretty cool. I have a larger cage (wide – not high) and it is very easy to clean. Love watching them play with their toys and they definetely like to chatter. They are fairly young but are coming to our hand. We put a cover on the cage at night and do not hear a sound.
Owning a pet bird can be a positive experience for your entire family when you choose the bird that is the most appropriate for everyone. Some possibilities for helping you to select a “family-friendly” bird include elderly family members who might prefer a quiet, less active type of bird, or, if you have small children in your home, choosing a bird that is hardy and playful.
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