IridescentMirage
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Ever since I was ten years old I have always wanted a pet bird from the parrot family. They're so uniquely intelligent and social, and I wanted a bird that would enjoy being handled. After a few years and much research, I even bought a large cage and some toys just in case I ever came across the right bird! But exotic birds are scarce in my area and that time never came. I sold the cage ten years later.
My current dog is beyond her lifespan and still going strong, but when she passes, I would like to purchase a bird next. Consider this research for getting a bird in a couple (or more) years.
I am aware parrots can be loud (comes with the territory of being a bird) and require lots of enrichment and destructible toys. Since members of the parrot family live for a long time, there are no "starter birds," so I am going to jump right into the species I want with best foot forward. I've owned and trained dogs, cats, and horses. I am a gentle and consistent trainer with extremely well behaved pets, so I have no doubt I'll be able to train a bird.
Specifications
Before fully committing to a species, I need some advice! I would like a species that fits the following specifications:
I'd like to avoid members of the cockatoo family as I hear they can be, uh, extra demanding. I spend a lot of time with my pets, but they need to be able to enjoy some alone time too.
Thank you for your time~
My current dog is beyond her lifespan and still going strong, but when she passes, I would like to purchase a bird next. Consider this research for getting a bird in a couple (or more) years.
I am aware parrots can be loud (comes with the territory of being a bird) and require lots of enrichment and destructible toys. Since members of the parrot family live for a long time, there are no "starter birds," so I am going to jump right into the species I want with best foot forward. I've owned and trained dogs, cats, and horses. I am a gentle and consistent trainer with extremely well behaved pets, so I have no doubt I'll be able to train a bird.
Specifications
Before fully committing to a species, I need some advice! I would like a species that fits the following specifications:
- Comfortable as an only bird
- Can be taken out in public
- Enjoys walks (with a harness and leash)
- Friendly enough to take to visit students (strangers) in a classroom setting (I'm a martial arts instructor)
- Doesn't mind long car rides, seeing new places, or otherwise traveling with me
- I am permanently single, will never have partners even on a temporary basis
- I don't have and will never have kids
- I don't have friends over often, but I do entertain some close family members on a semi-regular basis
- My grandmother raised a couple of budgies/parakeets for a little over ten years and I loved interacting with them, even though they could be boogery little nippers when they felt like it
I'd like to avoid members of the cockatoo family as I hear they can be, uh, extra demanding. I spend a lot of time with my pets, but they need to be able to enjoy some alone time too.
Thank you for your time~