How Do You Select A Pet Parrot?
• Do your homework. Scour the Internet for information on the different kinds of parrots that exist, and what their needs are (see the External Links below). But be aware that many specialty “enthusiast sites” may emphasize how nice a pet is, with insufficient warning of the challenges. The “Birds for Dummies” book is a good reference. • Make several visits to a local pet store that specializes in birds. Get to know the different species, and don’t buy on impulse. Parrots, depending on species, can live to be 20 years or more, and many live to 50-80 years. They also bond strongly to their owners. It’s practically like getting married, so don’t step into it lightly. • Talk to other bird owners about their parrots, as well as their personalities, needs, and time commitments involved. Ask how active different species are, how loud (all parrots are noisy, some are just more so than others), and how much interaction they require on a daily basis. ALL parrots require at least a few hours a d
