There are many different factors that you must consider when choosing what will be the best companion parrot for you, your family and also your environment.
You must first ask yourself exactly what kind of qualities are you looking for in a parrot companion.
Are you looking for:- A parrot that is loud, talkative and entertaining.
A parrot that is beautiful and yet quiet and relatively low maintenance.
Are you limited by the size of your environment, i.
e it is not that sensible if you live in a small apartment to consider a McCaw which is a large parrot which needs a large cage and living space.
Do you need to consider your neighbours regarding the noise levels.
These are just a few of the questions that you will need to think about in order to narrow down the choice of a perfect companion parrot for yourself.
Another factor which will also affect your decision is the cost, as you can buy smaller, more common species of parrot from as little as $40-$50 but if you are looking for a large parrot, one that is a little rarer then you could spend in excess of $1,500.
Not only do you have to consider the initial parrot outlay cost but also all of the initial associated costs such as a large enough bird cage, possibly a secondary transportation cage, numerous toys, a full spectrum light and all associated feeding equipment as well as the ongoing cost of food.
In conjunction with the size of parrot that will be more suited to your lifestyle, they can range in length from around 5 inches to in excess of 25 inches you will also need to consider the expected lifespan of your intended parrot as once again there is a wide disparity between species.
Some smaller parrots may only live up to around 5 years where as the bigger varieties may live well beyond 60 years.
As parrots are particularly sensitive to their surroundings and can be stressed if moved to a new environment, it is important that your life and stability goals match that of your parrots needs.
A big part of a good companion is the personality and behavior of your parrot.
The behavior and personality traits of a parrot are formed when they are very young and so their formative years are very important.
The best way you can be sure of knowing the details of your potential parrot is to use a breeder, this way they can tell you and show you the environment in which the parrot has been raised.
Obviously there are alternatives to a breeder, such as the local pet store or an animal rescue center, however you may find that you have your heart set on a particular parrot who after taking them home exhibits traits of bad behavior due to their previous environment.
This risk is minimized with a breeder who should be able to answer all of your questions and even be able to be contacted after your purchase to answer any questions or queries that arise in the first few weeks of ownership.
To summarise there is no definitive answer to which parrots would make the best companion parrot, you need to assess your own situation, find out what you are looking at getting out of owning a parrot and then do some research on the many different species and the best place to go to purchase one.
You must first ask yourself exactly what kind of qualities are you looking for in a parrot companion.
Are you looking for:- A parrot that is loud, talkative and entertaining.
A parrot that is beautiful and yet quiet and relatively low maintenance.
Are you limited by the size of your environment, i.
e it is not that sensible if you live in a small apartment to consider a McCaw which is a large parrot which needs a large cage and living space.
Do you need to consider your neighbours regarding the noise levels.
These are just a few of the questions that you will need to think about in order to narrow down the choice of a perfect companion parrot for yourself.
Another factor which will also affect your decision is the cost, as you can buy smaller, more common species of parrot from as little as $40-$50 but if you are looking for a large parrot, one that is a little rarer then you could spend in excess of $1,500.
Not only do you have to consider the initial parrot outlay cost but also all of the initial associated costs such as a large enough bird cage, possibly a secondary transportation cage, numerous toys, a full spectrum light and all associated feeding equipment as well as the ongoing cost of food.
In conjunction with the size of parrot that will be more suited to your lifestyle, they can range in length from around 5 inches to in excess of 25 inches you will also need to consider the expected lifespan of your intended parrot as once again there is a wide disparity between species.
Some smaller parrots may only live up to around 5 years where as the bigger varieties may live well beyond 60 years.
As parrots are particularly sensitive to their surroundings and can be stressed if moved to a new environment, it is important that your life and stability goals match that of your parrots needs.
A big part of a good companion is the personality and behavior of your parrot.
The behavior and personality traits of a parrot are formed when they are very young and so their formative years are very important.
The best way you can be sure of knowing the details of your potential parrot is to use a breeder, this way they can tell you and show you the environment in which the parrot has been raised.
Obviously there are alternatives to a breeder, such as the local pet store or an animal rescue center, however you may find that you have your heart set on a particular parrot who after taking them home exhibits traits of bad behavior due to their previous environment.
This risk is minimized with a breeder who should be able to answer all of your questions and even be able to be contacted after your purchase to answer any questions or queries that arise in the first few weeks of ownership.
To summarise there is no definitive answer to which parrots would make the best companion parrot, you need to assess your own situation, find out what you are looking at getting out of owning a parrot and then do some research on the many different species and the best place to go to purchase one.
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