May 10, 2019 9:45:44 GMT
zabora
Brand New Budgie
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Post by zabora on May 10, 2019 9:50:04 GMT
I had birds as a child and now that im an adult and my last ratty boy is getting up there in age, my husband and I have been thinking of our next pet. We love our rats but 2-5 years is just such a short time with them. We both had birds as kids and were thinking of maybe a parrot. After doing some digging most people suggest budgies as a "beginner" bird. I never had parakeets nor did my husband and alot of care was done by my father so my experiences are limited.
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Post by ladybird on May 10, 2019 19:58:24 GMT
Hell Zamora, I am sure someone with experience will be along to help you soon. I donβt know anything about Parrots, but two months ago we got a budgie. Like you I came to this site for advise. We used to have a budgie but itβs over twenty years ago.... You need a cage the bigger the better, and if possible get your budgie from a breeder not a pet shop. You need a baby bird if you want to have them really tame. You will get lots of tips and good advise on this site......Our budgie has given us so much pleasure, my advise would be ...get one ππ»ππ»
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Post by Hezz on May 11, 2019 0:39:28 GMT
Budgies are great little creatures and not only for beginners. All birds require a considerable amount of looking after - I know nothing about rats and their care so don't know if their needs are similar, I imagine they are - with the larger parrots requiring a lot of mental stimulation and human input even if they are not an only bird. Budgies are generally happier to entertain themselves if left alone for periods of time than the larger parrots, even though they will still enjoy the company of their human flock and/or budgie companion. They are generally not as psychologically fragile as the larger parrots, although they can sulk if their bonded human does not live up to their expectations. I've kept budgies, or rather budgies have trained me, for about 15 years now and they still teach me a thing or two. Some reading, if you are not sure still ... budgerigarsforum.proboards.com/thread/15459/10-reasons-buy-birdbudgerigarsforum.proboards.com/thread/13493/essential-budgieThere is more good information contained in the pinned threads at the beginning of each section, if you want to look further. Hope this is helpful, and if you have specific questions, feel free to ask.
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May 10, 2019 9:45:44 GMT
zabora
Brand New Budgie
Posts: 2
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Post by zabora on May 15, 2019 16:27:53 GMT
I have a single story critter nation cage that id convert after my boy passes. We are talking months if not years. I just didnt want to go into pet care blind.
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May 22, 2019 12:53:01 GMT
3parakeets
Brand New Budgie
Posts: 28
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Post by 3parakeets on May 24, 2019 13:34:35 GMT
I had birds as a child and now that im an adult and my last ratty boy is getting up there in age, my husband and I have been thinking of our next pet. We love our rats but 2-5 years is just such a short time with them. We both had birds as kids and were thinking of maybe a parrot. After doing some digging most people suggest budgies as a "beginner" bird. I never had parakeets nor did my husband and alot of care was done by my father so my experiences are limited. We recently got 3 budgies, and they certainly are amazing! cute, and their sounds are amazing, they also are quite easy to tame! I recommend them. I don't know anything about parrots really, but my friend has a lovebird, and her sister once had a Conure. I think Lovebirds have more of a snugly personality, but require more time to play with you, same with Conures. While Budgies are more adventurous, but will like to be held still, My advice is to get some budgies as a starter
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Apr 5, 2019 23:14:31 GMT
reenie
Normal Green
Posts: 300
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Post by reenie on Jun 21, 2019 10:25:13 GMT
Welcome - I'm a newbie too. I would love to have a larger parrot, but I don't have the time just now - maybe when I retire. You can't ask your 80yr old mum to babysit an African Grey lol. The only thing I would say about budgies as beginner birds is that if you're only intending to have one bird, they can live a long time, so when you decide you're ready for a bigger parrot you'd probably need to have the space for both, as they couldn't live together.
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