Choosing a Pet Bird – 5 Things to Consider Before You Adopt a Pet Bird

Executive summary about Pet Birds by Debbie Davis

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Consider the following before bringing a bird home to be a part of your family.

Initial Cost Do your research first, and then give yourself permission to fall in love with a bird that fits your budget.

Life Expectancy With proper care many pet birds live for many years. When choosing a family bird remember that the time investment, and the costs for food, supplies, and healthcare will last for years.

Diet Some birds can eat pre-packaged bird food with occasional supplements of fruits, grains, nuts and vegetables, while other birds like Lorikeets need a special diet of nectar and fruits rather than seeds.

Socialization Some birds seem to need less human interaction than other birds such as parrots who are very social and will not do well unless they interact with people.

Maintenance Some birds have a reputation for being messier than others when eating and defecating. Other species such as African Greys, Cockatoos, and Cockatiels create more powder from wing dust. This may not be the best choice for those who suffer from allergy and asthma.

Pet Birds For Children – 3 Birds That Make Great Pets For Children

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Birds are fascinating creatures for adults to watch, but even more so for some children. A positive experience with a pet birds will increase your child’s sense of responsibility and foster the importance of caring for other than self. Here are 3 birds that make great pets for children.

Finches come in an amazing variety of colors and sizes. They are active and cheerful little birds (usually 3- to 8 inches) that chirp quietly, and need a cage that allows them to fly from place to place. The cage needs to be at least 18 inches square and bigger if possible especially when housing 2 birds, and needs to contain perches at several levels. Note that Finches born in the United States are illegal to have as pets.

Parakeets or Budgies are relatively easy to care for, and having 2 will insure that they can provide the social interaction for each other that they need to stay physically, and emotionally healthy. Available in all colors and sizes, the hardest part will probably be in choosing from such a huge selection.

Canaries have been man’s feathered friends through the ages and vary in size from about 5 to 8 inches. Many think of this bird as canary yellow, and while that continues to be a popular color, they are also available in varying shades of red and orange. Their wonderful songs provide many hours of pleasure with the male tending to sing better than the female. It is essential to have a large cage that will allow your bird to exercise his wings by being able to fly inside the cage-long being better than tall.

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