Help with choosing parrot

[Tinsel]

Hi, my name is Hilde and I love animals. I have African land snails and soon Iam getting leopard geckos and a bird. I have a difficult time choosing my parrot for me and my family (2 adults and 2 small children)

We live and Semi-detached-duplex apartment and need a bird that not scream the neighbor out and I want a bird that can be a little Independent and play a bit for themselves but at the same time also like being around us and like having cuddle. I don't want a really nippy bird. I know all birds can be different and that they have different personalities

I have nailed down to blue headed pionus or an maximilian pionus. I also have looked on these (read) Meyers, lovebird, cockatiel, conure, and other Poicephalus species. I owned cockatiels, budgies, parrotlets and a lovebird, but I call myself a beginner parrot owner

 

[cassiesdad]

Welcome to the Avenue.

I think a good species to consider is a 'tiel. You already have some experience with them, and they can be described as having those traits that you've put forward.
IMO, girl 'tiels are just about the sweetest bird around...you might have to deal with egg-laying, of course..

 

[jmfleish]

I think the Pis are absolutely amazing! They seem to be good sturdy birds who don't choose one person and aren't loud.

 

[Tinsel]

Thank you, I have contact with a breeder who breeds cockatiels and the babies are hand fed or very well handled when leaving the breeder. I'm ok with egg laying, had some female budgies
The cockatiels I had before where boys, if I get a tiel, I choose a girl this time

The only thing about the cockatiels is the dust that the cockatiel have, they are a lot dustier than the other birds I have owned and to be honest I really want a little bigger bird this time, but I love tiels and I
will continue to consider one

 

[Tinsel]

I think the Pis are absolutely amazing! They seem to be good sturdy birds who don't choose one person and aren't loud.

Thanks, I really like what i read about them. The only problem is that they are really hard to find

 

[sunnysmom]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Tiel Feathers]

I hope you find the perfect bird for your family. I second the vote for a female tiel!

 

[Tinsel]

Welcome to the forum!

Thank you

 

[Tinsel]

I hope you find the perfect bird for your family. I second the vote for a female tiel!

Thanks I like the cockatrices, I may get one if I cant find a pionus

 

[Tinsel]

Thanks I like the cockatiel, I may get one if I cant find a pionus and I know two good breeders I can buy from

 

[Jaguar]

I want a bird that can be a little Independent and play a bit for themselves but at the same time also like being around us and like having cuddle. I don't want a really nippy bird.

Think you're looking for a cat

Seriously, every newbie ever says this, and it's like playing roulette whether you'll get these qualities out of a parrot. Some species can be generalized, but there are always individuals that break all of the rules.

All of us want a parrot like this - and very few of us actually have one, and it's not because we're bad owners or raised them wrong. I landed 1/3. Think about this for a while.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Welcome to AA. I have 2 'tiels now and have had more in the past. I think they are great birds but one of my favorites are Pois....red-bellies, Senegals, etc. If you can go and see some different types of birds up close that would be a good thing. You never know which bird will call to you and which one will choose you. Good luck.

 

[Tinsel]

Think you're looking for a cat

Seriously, every newbie ever says this, and it's like playing roulette whether you'll get these qualities out of a parrot. Some species can be generalized, but there are always individuals that break all of the rules.

All of us want a parrot like this - and very few of us actually have one, and it's not because we're bad owners or raised them wrong. I landed 1/3. Think about this for a while.

I have thinked about this for almost 4 years now, done with thinkin haha And thats was why i vrote - I know all birds can be different and that they have different personalities, and I have owned lovebird and cockatiles so I know (almost) what I can expect

 

[Tinsel]

I have thinked about this for almost 4 years now, done with thinkin haha And thats was why i vrote - I know all birds can be different and that they have different personalities, and I have owned lovebird and cockatiles so I know (almost) what I can expect[/QUOTE

And i have grown up with cats and aleays owned them

 

[zoo mom]

Welcome and good luck with your search.

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

welcome

 

[expressmailtome]

Welcome, and enjoy the site!

 

[Tinsel]

Thanks

I am getting a meyer parrot. The baby is ready in about a week and I'm very excited

The meyer is hand-fed and comes from the same breeder I considered buying pionus from and they think the baby is a
female and I am empty for names, I cant find one lol

 

[Featheredfuffs]

Thanks

I am getting a meyer parrot. The baby is ready in about a week and I'm very excited

The meyer is hand-fed and comes from the same breeder I considered buying pionus from and they think the baby is a
female and I am empty for names, I cant find one lol

Congrats! Update with pictures!

I don't know why... but for names I'm thinking Tulip

 

[expressmailtome]

Congratulations!