Hi everyone.
Cockatiels, budgies and pionus are recommended for first-time bird owners with children. I have a little one (pre-schooler) and Iāve prepared a large setup for a Maximilian Pionus, ready to go ahead next week!
Before getting the bird, Iād appreciate opinions on whether this sounds like the right species for my family. A Maxi Pionus should live for a very long time, and I only want one bird, so I want to get this commitment right the first time and choose a species most likely to thrive in our home.
Iām looking for a companion, long-term. Iām home all day, every day. No other pets. Iād love a bird which made noise, chatter or squawks to keep me company and liven up the house. This will be even more the case when my little one starts school (I'll miss the constant noise and games of having my toddler/pre-schooler all day, Iāll even miss the tantrums and toilet training. I canāt have more children. So, as silly as this sounds, my research makes some parrots sound like demanding 3 year olds, with beaks, wings and hormones for some extra trouble, and thatās precisely the kind of company Iām looking for! ). Birds recommended for people who work 9-5 might not be quite what Iām looking for.
Iād love a bright, curious bird who follows me/us around, gets into whatever Iām doing during the day or just generally played around the house or with me (I have set up a play table and will have tonnes of toys, too). Iād really appreciate the company and in return I can offer a child proof (nearly parrot proof!) house, many hours of my time and attention, lots of space and enrichment or training. I read that Maximilian Pionus are described as being slightly less destructive than other large parrots.
I know birds shouldnāt be cuddled or touched below their neck because of hormones, but if a bird wanted to be on my arm/shoulder/head while I go about my day, or enjoyed head scritches, that would be lovely. I will be harness training so hopefully the bird can get more natural light/sunshine in our garden and enrichment on trips out, any species more likely to enjoy this would be great.
It appears most companion birds arenāt recommended for homes with children. Birds who bond closely with one person (Iām home all the time) can be prone to jealousy, and I have read about ādive bombingā and attacking other members of the family. I will socialise the bird with the whole family every day from young, and would never leave my little one with a bird unsupervised. The house is open plan so supervision is easier, but dangerous aggression or unpredictability concerns me.
I have read that Pionus can make good pets for homes with children due to their steady nature. I've also read that they can be a little stand-offish and independent, or "persh-potatoes" . Do Pionus make good companions? If anyone has an opinion on this, or can make suggestions for other species, Iād be really grateful. Thanks!
Cockatiels, budgies and pionus are recommended for first-time bird owners with children. I have a little one (pre-schooler) and Iāve prepared a large setup for a Maximilian Pionus, ready to go ahead next week!
Before getting the bird, Iād appreciate opinions on whether this sounds like the right species for my family. A Maxi Pionus should live for a very long time, and I only want one bird, so I want to get this commitment right the first time and choose a species most likely to thrive in our home.
Iām looking for a companion, long-term. Iām home all day, every day. No other pets. Iād love a bird which made noise, chatter or squawks to keep me company and liven up the house. This will be even more the case when my little one starts school (I'll miss the constant noise and games of having my toddler/pre-schooler all day, Iāll even miss the tantrums and toilet training. I canāt have more children. So, as silly as this sounds, my research makes some parrots sound like demanding 3 year olds, with beaks, wings and hormones for some extra trouble, and thatās precisely the kind of company Iām looking for! ). Birds recommended for people who work 9-5 might not be quite what Iām looking for.
Iād love a bright, curious bird who follows me/us around, gets into whatever Iām doing during the day or just generally played around the house or with me (I have set up a play table and will have tonnes of toys, too). Iād really appreciate the company and in return I can offer a child proof (nearly parrot proof!) house, many hours of my time and attention, lots of space and enrichment or training. I read that Maximilian Pionus are described as being slightly less destructive than other large parrots.
I know birds shouldnāt be cuddled or touched below their neck because of hormones, but if a bird wanted to be on my arm/shoulder/head while I go about my day, or enjoyed head scritches, that would be lovely. I will be harness training so hopefully the bird can get more natural light/sunshine in our garden and enrichment on trips out, any species more likely to enjoy this would be great.
It appears most companion birds arenāt recommended for homes with children. Birds who bond closely with one person (Iām home all the time) can be prone to jealousy, and I have read about ādive bombingā and attacking other members of the family. I will socialise the bird with the whole family every day from young, and would never leave my little one with a bird unsupervised. The house is open plan so supervision is easier, but dangerous aggression or unpredictability concerns me.
I have read that Pionus can make good pets for homes with children due to their steady nature. I've also read that they can be a little stand-offish and independent, or "persh-potatoes" . Do Pionus make good companions? If anyone has an opinion on this, or can make suggestions for other species, Iād be really grateful. Thanks!