what kind of parrot is suitable for me?

hi i want a medium parrot that is not very noisy and possibly be able to talk a little
i always want a parrot to stand on my should when i am walking around (like outside of the house), i wonder if that is possible
i was thinking about lories and lorikeets
can anyone please give me some advice? what kind of bird should i pick? thanks

Lorikeets are very noisy and you'll lose your bird doing that. Birds that fly away usually die a painful death.
What kind of experience do you have with birds? How much time and money are you willing to spend? What type of house do you have ( with dog, cats? )?

It depends on the species of lorikeet you choose, some of the smaller one are very colorful & sweet. Yes their diet consists of a dry & wet lori mix. But i believe there is a nectar pellet made by Vetafarm to feed these birds on, that gives a firmer dropping. That said most birds are noisy. You would have to either clip your birds wings or harness train to be able to take it outside.

I would suggest you research what parrots your interested in & maybe contact a breeder & ask for some advice & maybe visit & get the breeder to show you how to handle the birds.

Although a lot of work I can't imagin my life with out my feathered friends.

Welcome to the parrot world! I have a couple of questions:

1. where are you located? That will impact availability
2. how much do you want to spend?
3. what means "medium" to you? To some people medium means cockateil and others think B&G.

There are lots of other things, but this can help.

i never thought of it this way, u guys are giving me new perspectives (thats y i wanna do i little research) thanks
medium size for me is approximately palm size
i want an animal for company, i had a cat before (now i moved out and the cat is with my parents) i like how cats are - quiet while playful, enjoys the company of human but doesnt need too much attention
i wanted a bird with similar characteristics( of course i realize birds and cats r very different) i never had any experience with birds but i always wanted a bird, and i picture someday it would just sit on my shoulder and we can go for a walk or maybe just chill in the living room sing some random song but doesnt annoy me
i dont have a lot of spare money but i am very responsible, i would not expect to buy an expensive macaw (they r expensive right?) but whatever i get in the future i will have everything it needs for it eventhough i would do everything on the cheap:53:

Remember to do LOADS of research on parrots and birds in general to make sure you are ready to be owned by one. They are very messy, can be aggresive, noisy, and (in my opinion) are a full time job! haha. Parrots are for life, so please note that they can live 35 plus years and are a huge commitment.

It would not be a good idea to take your parrot outside on your shoulder without having him/her on a harness. And even if your tried to get your bird used to the harness, some just don't like it. Also, some birds never talk! I have had my GCC for over a year, nd have spe t almost all f that time trying to teach her to say Hello, and she has only ever said it once . I have also had a grey who only whistled. It's the ugy truth- all bird are differernt. Different personalities and behaviors. But that's what makes them so unique and fantastic.

Other than the initial price of the bird you will have the following to purchase: Adequate cage, Food both fresh and pelleted. Toys, safe cleaning solutions. avain vet visits, paper towels, newspapers, perches stands and much more. It is a serious undertaking and a lifetime committment. I did reading and taling to people for a long long time before deciding on which bird would want me. As I say so much here it is not what we need it its what our birds need. Thanks for sharing your thoughts here so we could share ours with you.

You might consider a pair of Budgies. They'll have each other for company if you're busy. They're inexpensive, and beautiful little birds. They do need an "out of cage" period daily, for exercise, though.

SharonC said:

You might consider a pair of Budgies. They'll have each other for company if you're busy. They're inexpensive, and beautiful little birds. They do need an "out of cage" period daily, for exercise, though.

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That's a good suggestions. Avianweb is a great resource for basic information on different kids of parrots. This link will take you to the description of budgies. They may be smaller than you had in mind but they are much more interactive and "cooler" than most people think.

Taking your bird outside is pretty dangerous so be sure to put a lot of thought into that.

We're throwing lots of info at you. Sorry...