Hey! I'm new on this forum. I'd be interested in getting a pet bird at some point and I've been doing some research. The two species that seem interesting to me are lovebird and parrotlet. Here are some questions I have:
1. I live in Finland where both of those are pretty rare (never seen parrotlets even in pet stores) compared to the more common pet birds so I would most likely have to buy a bird from a pet store which imports birds from Sweden. The birds are most likely parent-raised and I would assume that they haven't had much contact with people. Would such a bird make a good companion?
2. From what I've read, both lovebirds and parrotlets are better companions when on their own but I think keeping a single bird is looked frowned upon here. What are your thoughts?
3. Differences between parent-raised and hand-raised birds? Does anyone have experience with both, possibly of lovebirds and parrotlets?
4. Which species is generally less "feisty"? I would like a bird who likes to hang out and is somewhat hands-on but I've read that parrotlets may be a bit more difficult compared to lovebirds or that they're not necessarily hands-on. I know you can't but a whole species in a box and say exactly what they're like but I'm trying to figure out which one would be ideal for me if I ever decide to get either one.
I'm 18 years old and live alone. My family has dogs so I have no previous experience with birds. I'm in no rush to get a pet bird and any advice is greatly appreciated!
1. I live in Finland where both of those are pretty rare (never seen parrotlets even in pet stores) compared to the more common pet birds so I would most likely have to buy a bird from a pet store which imports birds from Sweden. The birds are most likely parent-raised and I would assume that they haven't had much contact with people. Would such a bird make a good companion?
2. From what I've read, both lovebirds and parrotlets are better companions when on their own but I think keeping a single bird is looked frowned upon here. What are your thoughts?
3. Differences between parent-raised and hand-raised birds? Does anyone have experience with both, possibly of lovebirds and parrotlets?
4. Which species is generally less "feisty"? I would like a bird who likes to hang out and is somewhat hands-on but I've read that parrotlets may be a bit more difficult compared to lovebirds or that they're not necessarily hands-on. I know you can't but a whole species in a box and say exactly what they're like but I'm trying to figure out which one would be ideal for me if I ever decide to get either one.
I'm 18 years old and live alone. My family has dogs so I have no previous experience with birds. I'm in no rush to get a pet bird and any advice is greatly appreciated!