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ChocoNumNum
Egg
Joined: 31 May 2006
Posts: 2
Location: Canada |
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So I have no idea on what kind of parrot I should get, I've absolutely got my heart set on owning one.
I'd like a quieter cuddly bird that is fairly independant. I was thinking a lovebird but I'm worried I wouldn't be able to give it all the attention it needs. Is there such a bird or wil I just have to fix my standards? |
Wednesday May 31, 2006 1:22 am |
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Yupra
Flying tumbler
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 2206
Location: CA |
Hi and welcome to fluffies! As for what bird to pick, I suggest you have a look at the links on
this page
. I did some researching myself for a quiet bird, my husband and I already have a budgerigar but a conure at the petstore tugged at our heartstrings and we really would like to get a larger parrot. After a lot of research we're thinking of going with a Pionus, there's an information page somewhere amongst the links of the page I mentioned above. Good luck with your researching 
Oh and I might add while lovebirds are rather small they can be rather noisy. |
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Wednesday May 31, 2006 2:34 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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I think lovebirds can be quite noisy from time to time.
I have seen lineolated parakeets and they would probably meet your standard. They're very quiet, making cute chirping noises softer than budgies and they're still real parrots. |
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Wednesday May 31, 2006 10:32 am |
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shirin
Moderator
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7401
Location: Canada, Toronto |
I think a pionus would also be right for you. They're not loud birds, and they tend to be pretty independant. And they're so darn cute  Fi here has a pionus, I think she can tell you more about them.
Definitely don't get a lovebird, they are very noisy, and if you only get a single one they become really dependant on you, and they really suffer on their on, because it's in their nature to love someone |
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Wednesday May 31, 2006 12:31 pm |
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Chaquita's Mom
Experienced flier
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 1028
Location: Pennsylvania, USA |
Just curious, why do you think you wouldn't be able to give a lovebird the attention it needs? Do you work or go to school for most of the day or do you have a lot of responsibilities? Just to let you know, when you buy a parrot, small or large, there is a level of time they all need on a daily basis. Even more independent parrots need a quite a bit of time spent with them daily or they can become problem birds making a lot of noise, become aggressive or self mutilate. When adopting a parrot, you basically adopted a child. Their lifespan runs from 15-80+ years depending on the species. Really consider if you want to care for a "small child" for that long. Just cleaning up after them daily is a job in itself, then you have to spend one on one time with them too. Are you really ready?
Good luck in your decision  |
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Wednesday May 31, 2006 3:55 pm |
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ChocoNumNum
Egg
Joined: 31 May 2006
Posts: 2
Location: Canada |
Well as it is now I've got plenty of free time which is why I had the idea in the first place. I'm just a little concerned that spending so much time with it will become more of a chore than enjoyable. Though I'd probably need to visit some other peoples parrots before getting one that way I'd know just how much attention they need. Actually why I came here, I need to know more pros and cons before I really make up my mind.
I've read about lineolated parakeets before, they seem very sweet. Pionus had never even crossed my mind actually, now I'll have something else to look into.
Thanks for the info, much appreciated. |
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Wednesday May 31, 2006 8:36 pm |
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