Hello from Future Bird Owners!

[IcyWinteRose]

Hello,

My Fiancé and I are looking at getting a bird, He has had cockatiels when he was younger, but didnt follow all of the various things im seeing he should have. I've never had birds. So We're starting from scratch. Plenty of research and making sure we do the right things.

Right now our top picks are

Indian Ring Necks
Sun Conures or another breed of conure
Or one of the Mini Macaw breeds.

We would love to be pointed in the right direction and there is so much out there to weed through, we just want to make sure we do it right. any recommendations would be appreciated

 

[foxgloveparrot]

Welcome to the forums! I can't wait to get to know you better. If you would like help in deciding the species for you, give more information about your situation. You might want to create a new thread, as well. And once again, welcome

 

[Laurasea]

Hello,
Some good reading

Pet Bird and Parrot Behavior – Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

Pet bird and parrot behavior information.

lafeber.com

Stress Reduction for Companion Parrots – Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

To put it bluntly, keeping companion parrots is similar to trying to pound a square peg into a round hole. The fact that they do as well as they do is testimony more to their adaptability than it is to our husbandry efforts.

lafeber.com

Silver sage Aviary has some great articles! Indian ring necks have some unique issues like fear of hands and loss of tame essential if nit handed regular, or raised well, they are her passion and love so worth reading her articles on them and other parrot information

Articles - Silver Sage Aviaries

WHAT'S SO DIFFERENT ABOUT INDIAN RINGNECKS - Silver Sage Aviaries

One of the most common things we hear from prospective parrot owners is that they have narrowed down their choice of companion down to “A ringneck or a conure.” I always respond by saying “Then you really haven’t narrowed it down at all; those are extremely different birds.” Then I struggle to...

silversageaviaries.com

A lot of reading , but these articles say it all so well and all are worth your time!

A LETTER FROM A PARROT - Silver Sage Aviaries

Dear person thinking of buying me, I am not a dog. I am not your best friend, I do not love you unconditionally, I will not easily forgive you for mistakes, and I do not understand “dominance” or “obedience” the way a dog does. If you try to treat me like a dog, I will...

silversageaviaries.com

 

[Scott]

Welcome, your list covers nice variety of species, including widely popular and available conures. Take your time researching, and if possible have contact with as many candidates as possible. Breeders, pet shops, sanctuaries, rescues may offer sources for first-hand interactions.

 

[Flboy]

Hello and welcome! Keep in mind noise levels! Suns can be relentless!