Need information on canary winged parakeet

[Hillybean]

Hello,
so I went to a pet shop tonight and they had canary winged parakeets. I had never heard of them before, but one caught my eye. Pet shop has no information on these individuals bird, but do have a care sheet on the species. I did not hold them..

My main question that I need to know is are they loud??

My parents own a Jenday Conure and African Grey parrots. I have also hand raised several conures, quakers, cockatiels and keets when I was younger.

Right now we live in an apartment, so noise is a concern.

If they are loud, is there another bird you could recommend? I am a stay at home mother, and I am wanting a companion...

Thank You!

 

[Kathie]

Awesome little birds! They can be a little loud and can be territorial, but are very sweet little birds!

 

[Renae]

Welcome to the forum, Hilary. I don't have any experience with them, but I have heard from others that their screams are quite shrilling, I guess it really depends on the bird though on how often they scream.

Usually I would recommend either a Cockatiel or Conure. I know you raised them before, but would you consider giving one a home with you for good?

 

[Hillybean]

Yes, that is exactly what I am looking into now. Unfortunately, the only local hand raised cockatiel currently available in my area is a female. I do not have luck with female cockatiels. I have had many become egg bound.

We have found someone with a female parrotlet, a little bit of a drive from us. I hope to go look at her next week.

I use to have a female lovebird and she did NOT have issues with eggs.

Thank You!

Now the only issue is finding a bird sitter, for when we visit family. Our families are 5-6 hrs away (one way), and one side likes birds, but the other is not a fan of any animals...so there lies a new issue.

The cage has been order, found it at a really good deal too ..very roomy!

 

[Daisy's Mom]

Hi Hilary.. to the avenue.

 

[Mitchan]

Welcome!

 

[Marlene]

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[birdlady]

I have a canary winged and he can be loud...he makes one sound that sounds like a machine fun! Probably not the best for an apartment...but he is amazing!

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[Macawnutz]

to AA!

 

[Maxsmom]

Welcome!

 

[SunUp]

If they are loud, is there another bird you could recommend? I am a stay at home mother, and I am wanting a companion...

Thank You!

My male lovebird is a great companion. Sweet, affectionate, not loud. I got him from a lady who took a lot of care raising her babies, so he was very tame. I also got to let him "pick" me, as there were a bunch of babies available, and he was the one who came to me. If you can find a good lovie breeder, I'd suggest a male lovebird.

 

[Hillybean]

Well,
we decided to go with cockatiel for now. Seems to have been a good choice!

 

[teagal]

Awesome little birds! They can be a little loud and can be territorial, but are very sweet little birds!

Hi Kathie! This is Cathy from Bradenton -- your new p'let customer. I'm getting a canary winged parakeet June 9th.
Can he/she eat the volman science parrotlet food? Thanks and I'm getting a big order ready and will send as soon as you get more volkman