Before you decide to buy a parrot you should really think about it carefully. It is true that parrots are wonderful, beautiful, and smart companions... but are they really the right pet for you?
The first think you should realize is that parrots have very long lifespans. On the ground parrots often walk with a rolling gait. Some parrots can live to be over 75 years old! This is important to thin about because you may have your pet for the rest of your life. Some other questions to ask yourself are:
- Are you planning on going to college? - Do you think you'll end up living in an apartment in the future? - Do you like to travel a lot? - Will your parrot out live you?
Some people have said that owning a parrot is like having a 2 year old child for the rest of your life. Although there are a few exceptions, parrots are monogamous breeders which nest in cavities and hold no territories other than their nesting sites.
Aviculturists working with parrots have identified the need for environmental enrichment to keep parrots stimulated. Due to these problems, and the fact that homeless parrots are not euthanized like dogs and cats, parrot adoption centers and sanctuaries are becoming more common? Also, do you have any other pets? Dogs and cats may be dangerous for your parrot. If you are getting a smaller type parrot, a ferret may even be fatal for your bird.Parrot species are found in most zoos, and a few zoos participate in breeding and conservation programs.
Money is another factor you need to think about. Pet parrots may be kept in a cage or aviary; though generally, tame parrots should be allowed out regularly on a stand or gym. Your parrot's beak is very strong and you will be going through bird toys pretty fast. You'll also have to keep buying your parrot's food and treats! Not to mention your parrot's cleaning supplies, you have a lot of things to buy every month and you may be spending around $100 a month for your parrot which may be a lot of money!
Another factor to consider is of course... noise. Parrots can be very vocal at times -- including early in the morning and late at night. You can imagine why I don't recommend parrots as pets for people that live in apartments or townhouses...
If you have children then you should realize how strong a parrot's beak is. Without question the most important of these to most true parrots and cockatoos are seeds. This could do a lot of damage! An absence of stimuli can retard the development of young birds, as demonstrated by a group of Vasa Parrots kept in tiny cages with domesticated chickens from the age of 3 months; at 9 months these birds still behaved in the same way as 3 month olds, but had adopted some chicken behavior!
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