Possible Rescue Lineolated

I recently found a rescue near me with a lineolated parakeet and I've started to become interested in the species. I've had no prior experience with a parrot/parakeet in my own home so I was wondering if the lineolated would be a good first-bird for me to take care of (especially in comparison to the eclectus and amazons at the rescue I saw). I won't have the opportunity to adopt until next year so that gives me some time to learn about parakeets in general.

I just want to hear if anyone has any advice for owning a lineolated and what it is like. I've heard many differing opinions and understand that a lot matters on the bird's own personality. I'd be glad to get any advice from cage size to personality to common health issues and what to watch out for.

Also, would it be good if I visit the bird prior to adopting (this going for any bird that I may adopt in the future). The rescue isn't too far from me so it would be pretty easy to stop by and visit and get to know the birds and the people at the rescue.Thanks for any tips!

Linnies are a wonderful little species of parrot. They are very much flock oriented so that means they are happier with another of same sex. They are good eaters so you will not have any issues in that department. Linnies love to climb better than fly so climbing nets are great for them. There are only two negatives I found with Linnies. They have a rapid metabolism so its food in and food out, in large amounts and frequently. So you should change the paper in the cage often. The other thing is not really a negative but something to be aware of. They love to burrow under things like pillows and cushions. I have known Linnies to be crushed when one is sitting down and does not know there is a bird underneath. I would say to you to get a second Linnie at some point. Have a nice big cage because they are active. Hang skewer or kabob in the cage with all kinds of veggies. Your home must be made bird safe by getting stainless steel cookware and not using any Teflon anywhere in your home. Be familiar with what plants are toxic and also be aware of the need for window covering so the bird will not crash into it. Check into an avian vet in your area as birds need wellness checks like people do. Linnies grow long nails and they will need a trim every couple of months. Good luck

Linnies are the best! They would make a perfect first time birds, and yes as Lacewing mentioned, they love to eat and poop all the time lol.

They are the most adorable little birds, they have a great vocabulary, mine love to whistle tunes and learn words, they even impersonate noises like my microwave.

They are more like mice than birds though, I have a huge aviary cage for a pair of boys. They have lots of boxes and rolls on the cage floor which I cover in newspaper. These get replenished every week and they spend lots of time under the paper moving around and chewing everything up. I keep a layers of paper over the top which I have to change at least once or twice a day. They also have lots of tubes and hide-away's hanging inside the cage which they love to run through. They really prefer to run around inside things than to fly.

They also love water and do the most amazing upside-down shimmying when sprayed with water. They love to cuddle into your neck and make such cute noises.

The only down side it they are also short lived, they average around 10 years if your lucky.

Good luck, I know you won't regret it

For your last question, absolutely, visit visit visit! This way, you will get the learn each other's personalities and see what type of fit you are!