Hello everyone!
I have been interested in bird ownership for quite a while and have been doing a lot of research for the past few months. The problem I am having now is that I am not sure what type of bird would be best for me, there are so many that I am interested in. I have had some people tell me that first time owners should only get budgies or cockatiels, and I heard others say to just do lots of reasesrch and get the bird you really want. I know the best way to decide is to spend time with lots if birds. Unfortunately the closest rescue to me is almost 2 hours away so spending time there is not easy. Also I live in New Jersey, so Indian Ringnecks, Quakers, and Patagonian conures are illegal.
A little about me. I am 23, working, and soon to be living on my own so I won't be getting the bird until after the move. I will have the bird out of the cage when I am home and plan on keeping it flighted. I don't work long hours so I have a lot of time to devote to a bird. I don't mind noise, though I prefer calls that are not high pitched, such as those of conures.
Some of the species that I am interested in are: African Greys, RB2's, and Pionus (maxi). I am also open to other suggestions.
What I am looking for in a bird:
- companionship, they don't need to be super cuddly, but enjoy spending time with me.
- intelligence, I plan on doing a lot of training and don't mind a challenge.
- long life span. I love that birds can be life long companions.
Any information you can give would be greatly appreciated, especially if you have experience with any of the species I am interested in, or those you might suggest.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I have been interested in bird ownership for quite a while and have been doing a lot of research for the past few months. The problem I am having now is that I am not sure what type of bird would be best for me, there are so many that I am interested in. I have had some people tell me that first time owners should only get budgies or cockatiels, and I heard others say to just do lots of reasesrch and get the bird you really want. I know the best way to decide is to spend time with lots if birds. Unfortunately the closest rescue to me is almost 2 hours away so spending time there is not easy. Also I live in New Jersey, so Indian Ringnecks, Quakers, and Patagonian conures are illegal.
A little about me. I am 23, working, and soon to be living on my own so I won't be getting the bird until after the move. I will have the bird out of the cage when I am home and plan on keeping it flighted. I don't work long hours so I have a lot of time to devote to a bird. I don't mind noise, though I prefer calls that are not high pitched, such as those of conures.
Some of the species that I am interested in are: African Greys, RB2's, and Pionus (maxi). I am also open to other suggestions.
What I am looking for in a bird:
- companionship, they don't need to be super cuddly, but enjoy spending time with me.
- intelligence, I plan on doing a lot of training and don't mind a challenge.
- long life span. I love that birds can be life long companions.
Any information you can give would be greatly appreciated, especially if you have experience with any of the species I am interested in, or those you might suggest.
Thanks in advance for your help!