Before you buy a pet bird, Do Your homework!
WHY DO YOU WANT A PET BIRD???
Birds are NOT domesticated!
They will bite. The severity of the bite is directly linked to the size of the beak!
Can be expensive $$$, consider avian veterinary care, bird cage, perches, water and food bowls, seed and fresh food, toys, etc
Long live spans depending on species.
Extremely social, not a background pet. How much TIME can you spend with a pet bird? At least 1-2 hours a day.
Can you clean a cage every day or two?
Have other pets? Have children? Ever own a pet bird before? Is everyone in household ready for a bird?
Where do you live: Home? Apartment? Condo? Any noise restrictions? Do you have space for a bird?
Can be NOISY, MESSY, and/or DESTRUCTIVE! May damage your furniture, window frames, etc
Have dander (feather dust), you can be allergic
Never grow up. Consider having a 2 year old for their entire lifetime.
Active. Need room to play, exercise, and fly. Need to forage.
Need a varied diet. Seeds and pellets alone are not healthy. Need fresh fruit, vegetables, grains.
Need UVA and UVB light and at least 10 hours of sleep.
Very sensitive to air quality! Can not use Teflon, non-stick appliances, candles, nor self cleaning ovens.
Can transmit certain diseases to you.
Vacation? Who will watch your bird?