New to the bird world

[Purevil21]

Hey all!

I have recently decided I would like to branch into birds after much thought and consideration. I currently keep saltwater fish (Feel free to ask if you are interested in starting an aquarium) but thought it would be nice to have a pet I can interact with. So far everyone on here has been great and with help I have concluded a parrotlet is the bird for me. I will be posting along the way.

As far as my family situation, I am 23, married and I have a 3 month old son. My family has lived in central Florida for several years now and I am a huge sports fan. If you have any other questions just ask! Nice meeting everyone!

 

[oled]

When you go in to the bird word just consider following, regarding what kind of bird you should have

1. Do you have the time ?
2. Big bird can be a safty essue (children).
3. Consider that perrot can live many yers.
4. Do you have bacup when on hollyday ?

 

[Mayden]

Welcome to the forum, feel free to just ask any questions you want - what made you decide on a parrotlet?

 

[Purevil21]

Thanks for the welcome guys, to answer your questions. Yes I have enough time to care for a bird, I finish work early in the day and can give it plenty of time out of the cage. I have plenty of room for a large cage and can provide a healthy diet. My son is only three months old and i have no animals that could harm it, unless my fish grow legs and lungs overnight. Lol I understand the concern, I know where your coming from. I deal with it all the time in the aquarium hobby, people don't research and buy something they arent prepared to care for. As far as why I chose the parrotlet, it fit my needs. I wanted a smaller bird that didn't have much of a bite so my wife and eventually son could handle it. I needed a bird that was relatively quite as my wife works nights. I wanted it to be relatively clean, I can deal with some spilled seed, but I've seen the mess large parrots can make. I really like the colors and the ease of care compared with other birds.

 

[brighteyes]

Hi nice to meet you ,
Sounds like you have it all worked out ! ( Well done )
All ways a good idea to cover all bases , if you go small u could think two birds , also bonus if they can sing sweetley as my husband wishers l had fallan in love with canary,s Instead of sun conures !
Good luck ..

 

[suebee]

hello an welcome an pics please