Cockatoo Christmas
Parrot for my ten year old son?
I’m looking for a parrot for my 10 year old son. He is a semi-advanced keeper. His first bird was a african grey parrot that I got before he was born. We still have her to this day. He also helped me breed two Cockatoos. We sold the babies and parents then 8 months ago his grandparents bought him a masked Love Bird. 3 months ago I bought him and his brother a breeder pair of bearded dragons Now I am looking for a late christmas gift for him.
My choice would be a hand fed well socialized senegal. They are very active,and love to please. They can do all kinds of gymnastics on swings and ladders and are easily trick trained. My second choice would be a gold capped conure and if you don’t mind a little noise a patagonian conure. They are funny,funny birds.
Cockatoo Christmas
How To Keep Your Pet Bird Safe In A World Of Hidden Dangers
Regardless of the fact that many birds can potentially outlive their owners, We need to remember just how fragile birds are when compared to many of the other types of pets we could own. An interesting fact that demonstrates the fragility level of birds is how miners used to actually exploit this weakness in order to insure their safety while underground. They would often bring a canary down into the mines with them since they knew that the birds were extremely sensitive to potential dangers and the canary would die if the air in the tunnel was becoming toxic.
Most pet birds also have this same sensitivity to toxic fumes. Even common every day items such as aerosol sprays, Teflon pans and even household furniture polish can be potentially lethal to most birds. It’s highly advisable that when you use anything that has a strong odor or gives off fumes that you do so in a well ventilated area that is a good distance away from where your birds are kept.
Another dangerous hazard for your new pet bird is their natural attraction to chew on objects. Many birds like to bite and chew on items that are welded which may cause them to develop lead poisoning from the soldered joints on the object they were chewing. Birds also enjoy nibbling on potted plants and flowers. Make sure that if you keep any plants close to your birds cage that they are edible or at the very least non toxic. In cases were you are not really sure, it would be best to keep them safe distance away just to be on the safe side. Despite all the stories regarding poinsettia plants being poisonous, in reality they are pretty harmless. Another good idea would be to provide an alternative that is inherently safe, such as a small pot of an herb like parsley which may help your birds avoid the temptation to nibble in the first place.
If you tend to feed your birds different kinds of fresh foods, you are doing a good service for your birds health in most cases. However, it is very important to note that there are indeed some things you should never feed your birds. For example, items like avocado, coffee and chocolate are natural toxins to many birds.
When the holiday season begins to approach, chances are you will want to bring a tree into your home. A common misconception many people have when they bring a tree home is the assumption that their birds can make good use and get enjoyment out of climbing it. In reality many types of Christmas trees are pretty toxic to birds. Many times they have been treated with some form of chemical preservative to help them last longer during the holidays. In addition, many of the ornaments and the electric lights that we traditionally hang on our trees can also pose a safety hazard.
If your bird does not have it’s wings clipped, there are additional safety concerns you should prepare for. First, you need to make sure that all of the windows in your home have shades or curtains so that if you let your bird fly around abit you can cover them while your bird is out so he wont just fly through any old opening. If your home also has glass doors, you should cover them as well. If you decide not to use any curtains or shades, in the very least you should attach some form of safety decals on the glass itself so that your bird can tell the glass is there. It is not unheard of to hear stories where a bird has flown into a glass window it could not see and broken it’s neck. Any type of mirror or other reflective surfaces pose the same type of problem.
You should also be sure you don’t have any kind of standing water that is easily accessible when your bird is out of it’s cage. It’s very easy for a bird to drown in a toilet or the kitchen sink in just a few seconds. Cooking while allowing your bird to fly around the house is also not the best idea, especially if you have any pots on your stove uncovered.
Lastly, more than one bird owner has over looked the fact that his bird was perched on their shoulder just as he rushed to answer the front door. You should never carry your bird with you to an open door, regardless wither or not their wings are clipped. Even a bird with clipped wings will still be able to glide fairly far if they happen to catch an updraft.
Some of these things may seem highly unlikely to occur but when you love your pet, any potential danger is worth being prepared for.
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I need help on Parrots!?
Well, I already have 2 hermit crabs, 1 dog (we adopted in October) and a 19 year old cockatiel. Well, I have been wanting a “personal pet” since the hermit crabs are actually just mine. The dog and bird is all of the family’s. I first really wanted one of the rodents, but my parents wouldnt go for that. I really want a pet for my B-day and Christmas combined. I’m 13, and I wanted to see about looking into a parrot. Maybe a Macaw, African Grey, Cockatoo, you know those bigger and smarter birds. I want to teach it to talk and I want to bond with it. I’ve heard that when they are born, the first person or animal they see they think is their mom. Is there any place where they will let you go into a room before the bird hatches and when it does, it will only see you as its mom, so it will bond with me for life? Also, Im VERY short for my age, so will the people think I’m not responsible enough to have one or they think I’m too young? Any info or websites on them is appreciated. Thanks!
Wow that’s a big jump from a cockatiel to a macaw, grey, or cockatoo. You sound very interested, which is good but if I were you I’d meet a Too. I’d heard the macaw/Too scream and hear how it sounds, could you put up with that? Grey’s aren’t as loud but can make noise and they are needy as well. Hours of attention everyday. They’re smart so they need challenges to keep their minds occupied. A bird can bond with you well if you buy the bird when it is weaned. I have never heard of a breeder doing that, a young bird will bond with you just fine. You can’t really teach a bird to talk. They’re like children, you keep saying things day to day and if they want to they learn it. If not, they won’t. Plain and simple. There are other birds that are parrots, but are not as large nro expensive adn less needy. I’m sure you’re responsible but those birds you listed require a lot and lot of care. Breeders will see you as responsible by how you act and how much you know not how tall you are. In my opinion I’d start with something smaller. Have you thought of amazons? They are a parrot with talking ability but not as needy as Grey’s, Macaws, or Cockatoos. http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt5714.html A blue front amazon: Cuddly, big as well as one of the better Amzon talkers. But be careful! Social your zon at a young age so they do not become one person birds! You may think it is good but it will only cause problems. Or have you considered a Senegal? Or a conure? They are small but parrot like. I own a conure and she is the cuddliest, sweetest bird I have ever met. A too is probably the only thing cuddlier. 
All birds are smart, even the smaller conures. It really is best to start small adn work your wya up because those larger parrots are a big responsiblity. Plus most macaws are very large and so are many cockatoos, and since you’re short it could be hard to remain in control of your fid, especially macaws who tend to be head strong and they need a firm hand to keep them in line. http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt1299.html Dusky conures are great! Please look into other birds that are a little smaller before buying a larger bird. Small amazons or conures work well! Also patagonian conures, although not seen as beautiful by many are big conures, and alhtough they arne’t known for tal king they are beautiful birds and are cuddly and friendly like other conures. Or perhaps you want a red frotned conure, at 15 inches long it’s a larger parrot and it cna even learn to talk but it also has the cuddly conure nature. I say this because those alrger birds tend to be a handful, especially Too’s when they hit maturity and they become biting machines. And those beaks hurt! If you really, really want a macaw what a Mini Macaw? A yellow collared macaw or a Hans macaw. They are very macaw like, and very sweet but a lot smaller! And less expensive. Check out conures, small amazons, and the mini macaws before buying the other larger parrots. Most of the time you don’t need a larger parrot to experience the parrot personality. But out of all the 3 you lsited a Grey would be best. But Grey’s are spazzoids, and very sensitive. All 3 you listed ar eprone to plucking as well as lots and lots of screaming for attention. It would be in your best interest to meet them, and hear their “voices” Because evne though I love cockatoos, I know my lmits and limits help you and future brids from being in a bad situation. http://www.mytoos.com/ REad this site as it really helps you see the care and responsibility it takes for a Too to be happy.
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