Today, quite a few species of parrots are suitable for home living. They have been domesticated and now anyone can choose the right bird.
Over three hundred species of parrots live in natural conditions. If you choose from the most popular types of pet parrots, they will be budgies. They can be purchased both in markets and in specialized stores. The budgerigar is friendly, sociable and has a cheerful disposition. It has an unpretentious character and is easy to tame.
Budgerigars, with due diligence and patience of the owner, can learn more than three hundred words. They can be kept at home alone or in flocks. If you want to teach a parrot to speak, then it is better to buy one.
Such parrots are considered the most popular. After all, they do not require any special or complex care. Budgerigars are suitable for families with children. After all, parrots themselves are small, and therefore they do not need a huge cage. The beak of budgerigars is small and safe, even when showing aggression.
The lifespan of budgerigars depends on the degree of care and comfort of living. On average, they live over twelve years. But if budgies are not suitable for you for some specific reason, then you have the opportunity to choose another variety of parrots.
Parrot Amazon
Amazon is considered an expensive bird. He can live over sixty years. The large parrot is very talkative. The Amazon is easy to train and becomes strongly attached to its owner. He constantly says something, tells his owner, even if they don’t listen to him.
Amazon has a friendly and outgoing personality. He takes great pleasure in sitting on your hand and shoulder. Not afraid of strangers. The parrot has a strong beak, but uses it only in case of danger.
Which parrot should a beginner choose?
Good evening everyone!
It’s so nice to have so many tips at once. I even feel better in my soul and I’m not so afraid that I’ll disappear)))
Yes, I forgot to explain, we live in Egypt (in the city of Hurghada), so there is a very slim chance that I will get a bird from a breeder (although, of course, that’s exactly what I would want). You need to choose from what is in the store. It seems that there is one guy in Hurghada who breeds birds at home (as I understand it, he has lovebirds and wavebirds), he said that there are chicks now - they are only a week old. I understood from the description that they seemed to be pink-cheeked. He also has a young couple - I don’t know what such lovebirds are called (the boy is green and grayish, and the girl is like a rainbow, all colorful, only in pastel colors). Don't laugh, please, I don't really understand the varieties yet. By the way, who are the Roselles? I'm probably confusing them with Cockatiels. We sell here those that are called cockatiel in English (I googled them - they look like cockatiels). I don’t know if someone breeds them or if they bring them all (store owners won’t tell), until I found someone who breeds them at home.
Come on! Of course, I don’t set my sights on grays and cockatoos—until I’ve already read that they are complex birds. I would be afraid to take one for now. Although now there is a Gray in the store - very sad.
I really like lovebirds - they are cute and funny. Only many write that it is difficult to tame them, and that they bite. Although I saw several videos of one lady (on YouTube) - it seemed to me that her lovebird is quite tame and talking, living with other parrots (including the absolutely incomparable necklace yellow talking parrot). But, as I understand it, this is rather an exception. Although they are wonderful birds in appearance and, as I understand it, not very difficult to keep. Although, I must say, everyone lives well here, easily and for a long time. There is a lot of fruit all year round, it’s warm...
-To the screams... well, how can I say))) We all understand that this is a parrot, not a finch. No, don’t think from what I wrote about our sad experience with Karella - we tried. My husband knows a lot about birds, he tried very hard to tame him, and I helped. He and I were given a little girl, Karella, as a partner; she couldn’t fly at all and didn’t really walk, didn’t scream, didn’t bite, but she didn’t eat well, became weaker and died very soon. And the boy (or not a boy, I don’t know for sure) was like this - wild and irritable. - Premises. We have a three-room apartment and a large balcony (it’s open for now, we’re going to close it just in case, but the parrot will only live in the apartment - I’m afraid of falcons - there are a lot of them in the area and they are cunning - they know that there are birds on balconies :chi( - Cleaning doesn’t scare me , like chewed furniture, etc. We don’t have Italian furniture, if something breaks, we’ll fix it. It doesn’t bother me. Our house is now “child proof” - the children have just grown up, we’re still cleaning out everything dangerous, and so am I almost always at home. -I don’t know ornithologists here yet - I’ll look for them. There is a regular veterinarian (even several), but there are no specialists - this is a small resort town. - We don’t go on vacation (everyone comes to us). If anywhere -it’s not far (to Cairo) - then we’ll take it with us (in this sense, I’d like to know, maybe some species can tolerate traveling in a car more easily than others). - I’m the only one with allergies, but not to birds. - Children 5 and 7 years old. They are good, understanding, they know that you can’t shout at the bird, you shouldn’t pull it. They themselves ask me to teach them how and what to do. I'm not particularly worried about the children. They are our responsible comrades
I’m not particularly inclined towards any type of parrot yet - I just dismiss those that are inappropriate at the moment (the gray and cockatoo are a little early for us, apparently, the necklace is in question). Those. the choice is small.
Yes, I saw a little Corella girl in a store near my house today.
They said it was young, light brown in color, like a pockmarked hen. Maybe they're lying about their age. On the back of my head I saw several tubes like these. There is a sort of baldness around the eye - is this normal? The cere is slightly peeling, as if it is not smooth, even like the hairs on it. She sat very calmly, even when I came close. I walked around her from all sides, she just looked at me - more curiosity than fear. As I walked away from the cage, she came closer. She listened to me talk to her - she didn’t rush about, didn’t scream, just trembled a little. I'm not sure if she's healthy. It was very hot today, +40, maybe that’s why it’s so quiet. The eyes seemed very bald to me. In general, the following options remain: still the necklace (what if?), Corella, lovebird. Yes, Kaiki I don’t know what kind of animals they are. I’ve never seen it here, but I’ll ask the store owners if they are in Cairo. Modified June 17, 2012 by Bellamare
Corella parrot
The cockatiel is very similar in appearance to the budgerigar, but is twice as large in size. The color of the Corella can be whitish, grayish or lemon. The parrot easily gets used to its owner and can be trained. Training with Corella must be done daily and then the parrot will speak in full sentences.
In order for a Corella to obey its owner, it must be purchased at a young age. Then he will adapt to the new owner, and will carry out his instructions and orders.
What kind of parrot should I keep at home? methodological development on the surrounding world on the topic
What kind of parrot should I keep at home?
When the question arises of what kind of parrot to keep at home, first of all, we think of budgies. And for good reason. This small, sociable, undemanding and quite “talkative” bird is truly ideal for most families.
And such qualities of the wavy dog as easy tameability, the desire to make contact with people, the ability to quickly memorize sounds and words, compactness and a relatively small amount of garbage allow you to safely trust its contents to a child.
Additional advantages of budgerigars are their life expectancy - 10-15 (sometimes up to 25) years and a small beak (even if you come across a fairly aggressive pet, it will not cause bodily harm). In addition, this is the most common type of parrot, so there will be no problems with purchasing food, a cage and accessories for it, as well as treating the bird if necessary.
At the same time, many believe that the best parrot for home is an unusual one. Moreover, today in pet stores or from breeders you can buy quite exotic species of parrots, no worse than wavy parrots adapted for home keeping. Let's look at some of them.
Jaco (gray parrot)
Jaco is willful, slowly gets used to new conditions of detention and food, completely reads the psychological state of a person, and the main trait of his owner should be unshakable self-confidence. Only in this case will the pet fulfill your requirements. This is quite a big parrot. Its length can reach 35 cm (including tail), so the cage must be spacious. In addition, you will have to provide a perch for the bird right near the ceiling (in nature, these birds settle on the tallest trees). Grays live 60-98 years.
Jaco expresses his desire to occupy a dominant position in the family with a set of rather unpleasant and loud sounds, which in the first stages of the “educational process” causes a lot of trouble for the owner. However, the time and nerves spent are more than compensated for. A tamed bird is capable of reproducing several hundred words, repeating the melodies of songs and the voices of all family members. In addition, having made friends with the owner, the parrot will be faithful to him for the rest of his life.
Buying a gray coat will not be a problem. Its average cost is 20,000 - 60,000 rubles.
Karela (Nymph)
A very friendly bird, approximately twice the size of a budgerigar. They come in grey, white and light lemon colours. Present in almost every pet store (price 2-4.5 thousand rubles), they are unpretentious in food and very well tamed. With regular training, they begin to speak quickly, remember a fairly large number of words and simple sentences. Dissatisfaction is expressed by hissing and screaming. If you are purchasing a parrot for a child, it is better to take the bird very small, since this way it will quickly get used to the owner and will be better amenable to training.
Amazon
If you are thinking about what kind of parrot to get at home, and dream of purchasing a large bird inexpensively, Amazon is your option. The parrot costs about 10,000 rubles, speaks wonderfully, can be trained quickly, has a friendly character and is easy to care for. The only “disadvantage” of the bird is excessive talkativeness. A tame pet will chat inappropriately and inappropriately, regardless of the number of strangers present in the house.
Lovebirds
These restless birds are popular among breeders because of their beauty and cheerful disposition, but it is difficult to call them the best parrots for the home. The fact is that lovebirds are quite poorly trained (only if you take a very young chick), practically do not speak (up to 10 words) and have a fairly large and strong beak, which in the case of a wild bird can cause serious injuries. In addition, parrots express their displeasure very loudly and unpleasantly to the human ear. All of the above makes lovebirds not the best choice for families with children.
If you need a bird for beauty, lovebirds are one of the best options. Bright, constantly busy with something and entertainingly jumping around their cage, these birds will perfectly complement any interior. Moreover, they do not need special care, and their size does not exceed 17 cm. You can purchase a pair or one pet. True, in the second case you need to take a young individual, since the untamed bird will be bored alone. One lovebird costs 3-5 thousand rubles and lives for about 10 years.
Cockatoo
The largest parrot available for keeping at home. Its length is 30-70 cm, life expectancy is 60-80 years, cost is 50-75 thousand rubles. For this money you will get an affectionate, loving, sociable and very inquisitive pet, who, among other things, has excellent conversational skills and remarkable intelligence. According to the owners, this is the best parrot for a child over 6 years old, since the bird can be taught to play with a ball, fetch objects and perform various tricks. The cockatoo has only 2 drawbacks: there are no constipations, knots or other obstacles for its mind and beak, so the owner has to be vigilant. In addition, the pet expresses its desire to communicate, as well as its demand for affection, with a “heart-rending” cry, which can be very inopportune, especially in the morning.
What kind of parrot should I get for my child?
It all depends on your capabilities and preferences. However, there are also patterns. For example, if you decide to get a parrot for the first time, it is better to choose a wavy or a Karelian. These parrots are inexpensive, unpretentious, quite intelligent and small in size, which makes them easy to keep. They sing quietly enough, so they won’t disturb the child’s sleep or the peace in the house. In addition, these types of parrots are optimal in terms of safety and are easy to train. Of the large parrots for a child, it is better to choose a cockatoo or an Amazon. These birds are not aggressive and very sociable, live a long time and are quite capable of reminding the owner of themselves if he forgets about feeding or regular training.
Lovebirds
These parrots are suitable for you if you want to see the most active and nimble birds. They are not that easy to train. With constant practice, they are able to study and learn only a few phrases.
Lovebirds have a large beak. Due to the fact that this is a wild bird, such a beak can be completely unsafe. Lovebirds do not require special care. If a parrot has not been tamed and is alone for a long time, it may become depressed. These parrots are very adorable, but are not very suitable for home life.
Choosing a place for a cage with a parrot
The place where the cage is installed should not be noisy (not located in the aisle, away from speakers and TV). You should not place it close to the window, so that the parrot does not get drafted and does not constantly stand in the sun. It is best to install the cage in a calm, bright place near the wall, so that a suddenly frightened parrot can fly to the wall and feel protected. The cage, depending on its size, can be installed on the floor, hung on the wall, or placed on a special stand. It is advisable for parrots to be in complete darkness at night.
