Apologies if this is in the wrong section, as I'm rather new to the site.
(Copypasted from my Reddit account)
Here is a bit of background - I'm currently a high school student and I've been passionate about pets and animals for as long as I remember. I mainly keep aquariums so I am very well aware of the responsibilities of caring for any type of animal.
My main concern is when it comes to college. I would definitely prefer if I could take my animals with me, though housing may not permit birds (my top pick for college lets first year students live off-campus) due to noise or mess, and I don't know if I'll have the time for caring for a parrot. However, my dad does like birds a lot, and he says he is willing to learn about and care for a parrot if needed.
I heard from somebody that parrots can get attached to their owners, and once their owners leave they may become aggressive to other people. How accurate is this? I do plan on socializing my bird and get them used to my family members.
If I were to get a bird, I would prefer to get a single bird, but I wouldn't be opposed to two since I do spend around 7+ hours at school. As for species, I like medium sized birds, I'm not too big of a fan of parakeets or finches. In addition, I know that all parrots can get noisy, but I prefer something on the quieter end.
(I know this is a parrot forum but I had people suggest pigeons to me on other sites, they're illegal to keep as pets where I live)
Thanks!
TL;DR:
I'm in high school but I am interested in getting a parrot (or two). I am willing to do research on how to properly take care of birds, and I have enough funds to afford them. May not be able to bring parrot to college, but my dad is willing for care for it. Prefer medium sized quieter birds
EDIT: Very well aware that parrots live a while, and I definitely will plan ahead for my bird just like I do with my other animals.
(Copypasted from my Reddit account)
Here is a bit of background - I'm currently a high school student and I've been passionate about pets and animals for as long as I remember. I mainly keep aquariums so I am very well aware of the responsibilities of caring for any type of animal.
My main concern is when it comes to college. I would definitely prefer if I could take my animals with me, though housing may not permit birds (my top pick for college lets first year students live off-campus) due to noise or mess, and I don't know if I'll have the time for caring for a parrot. However, my dad does like birds a lot, and he says he is willing to learn about and care for a parrot if needed.
I heard from somebody that parrots can get attached to their owners, and once their owners leave they may become aggressive to other people. How accurate is this? I do plan on socializing my bird and get them used to my family members.
If I were to get a bird, I would prefer to get a single bird, but I wouldn't be opposed to two since I do spend around 7+ hours at school. As for species, I like medium sized birds, I'm not too big of a fan of parakeets or finches. In addition, I know that all parrots can get noisy, but I prefer something on the quieter end.
(I know this is a parrot forum but I had people suggest pigeons to me on other sites, they're illegal to keep as pets where I live)
Thanks!
TL;DR:
I'm in high school but I am interested in getting a parrot (or two). I am willing to do research on how to properly take care of birds, and I have enough funds to afford them. May not be able to bring parrot to college, but my dad is willing for care for it. Prefer medium sized quieter birds
EDIT: Very well aware that parrots live a while, and I definitely will plan ahead for my bird just like I do with my other animals.
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