Beginner Needs Help Choosing the Right Bird Please

amones369

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Hey everyone,

I'm new to this forum, but have been browsing it in an attempt to decide which bird is right for my lifestyle. I have owned birds before, so I am not a complete beginner, but I would like some advice as to which bird would be more appropriate for me now. I am looking for something friendly and social (I realize the bird will be social as long as it is exposed to people and whatnot), but also something that won't be too aggressive or loud. I'm a doctor and would be keeping the bird in my office with me for most of the time, and bringing them home at night to my family.

What I have been considering: Cockatoos (specifically the rose breasted and smaller varieties), types of Conures, an African Gray, or something of the sort...

I am basically looking for a bird that is not too big, but not very small, who will be social but not extremely loud. Also, I live in an apartment, so I am looking for a bird who can fit this lifestyle as well. They would get plenty of attention and socialization, and would only be in the cage at night.

Any input or education would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
 

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Welcome,

What kind(s) of birds have you had before?

Be sure to consider if there are dangers in your office environment. Birds are much more sensitive than humans to a number of vapors in particular. You mention that you are a doctor - if it is at a medical practice I suspect there are many such concerns - if it is in a research setting there are even more. Are there neighboring offices who's occupants may have air-fresheners, scented candles, or the like.

Finding a 'mid-sized' quiet parrot may be a bit challenging. I've heard that the genus Pionus parrots are notably quiet for their size and many of them are quite beautiful. But other than that I know very little about these birds and can't say if they'd fit what you're looking for.
 
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amones369

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Well, I have owned a cockatiel and a sun conure in the past. I don't think there is anything hazardous in my office as far as fumes or anything like that, but I will be sure to look into that in more depth before purchasing a bird. I don't need a bird that's completely quiet, but I am trying to avoid something that would be screaming.

Thanks for the input.
 

ann

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how about a caique there super friendly but also have seemingly endless amounts of energy
 

suebee

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i have a sene, she is quiet and don't scream at all, only every now an again, in my ear when something has up set her, normally after my son tells her off cos she's bit him etc

really social and bold, has so far accepted every1 in the family, but this is nuts personality and from what i've read through in this forum, all birds have there own personalities, so you could get a sene and it could be very loud! as some here that have sene's say theirs can squark some, mine don't talk, but others have really chatty sene's etc. not sure what kinda doctor you are, but if you have a talker, i am sure the last sentance you want the bird to be saying is *hows the rash??? lol

also you need to find out how your chosen bird will behave when in season, as nut's behaviour was well, as you might have gathered from her name, nuts!
also training your bird, as you are expecting the bird to behave in a certain way when you are at work
 
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PreciousAngelJS25

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I agree with the two posts above mine: from most of my experiences with caiques and senegals they are sweet, smart, relatively quiet and curious/social. However, some cockatiels fit that description as well - they can be loud but can be trained to "sing" "coo" and "whistle" rather than scream.

Good luck finding a perfect match for your new flock! :)
 

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