and if so.. where can I buy one for cheap? (most are expensive)What is the best choice bird for a family with kids and for beauty? (medium size birds Not small)?
There's LOTS of species you can choose from ^.^ .
1) cockatiels - they're relatively inexpensive, are one of the most docile parrots out there, enjoy being scratched on the back of the head and often learn to whistle tunes. They're not that brilliantly colored, but come in various shades of white, Grey, pearl (feathers with colored outer edges and white insides), and there's several rare colors that provide you with a bird with yellow rather than orange cheeks, and completely white birds.
2) Budgies are one of the most popular species for a good reason. They're inexpensive, very colorful, often learn to talk a bunch (One bird held the world record for most words spoken in a parrot), and are high energy birds that love to play. I find they bite harder than cockatiels, but they don't draw very much blood. Most of the time, they're wonderfully sweet birds. Although they will learn to enjoy handling, they're not as fond of petting and scratching as cockatiels.
3) Green Cheek Conures are more expensive - about $150 - 300, depending on where you are and what color you want. The wild colored birds are mostly green with a wonderful dark red belly, blue flight feathers, a red tail and a black beak. They're bossier than the two species mentioned above and it'll require a bit of research to decide if this is the species for you. However, they have a great reputation with children as long as you're careful to train them out of their nippy stage. They've been compared to feathered puppies. They're known to sleep on their backs, learn quickly and are pretty decent birds for small houses and apartment due to their small size and somewhat quiet voice.
4) Lovebirds can either be a bane or a boon. If you get one, make sure it stays a single bird as they can be one of the most aggressive birds out there. However, if you get a good breeder who knows how to raise them right and you handle the bird frequently, they can be one of the best pet birds out there! They're very devoted, playful and, like many parrots, very opinionated. Some LOVE to be cuddled and will dive into your clothing at every opportunity.
5) Grass Parakeets - There's several species in this group, with the Bourques being the most popular. They're a bit higher priced, like the Green cheek conures, but are well known for their cockatiel-like personality. They can be more aggressive but are generally very sweet birds who whistle better than talk.
Those are the species I'd recommend most. All birds are noisy, messy and will chew things whether or not you like it. However, if you arrange your living space and divide cleaning among the family it's not so much a chore. Don't worry about the birds catching Avian Flu - There's no case of parrots ever catching the disease, even in Europe.What is the best choice bird for a family with kids and for beauty? (medium size birds Not small)?
You're very welcome! My local parrot club gets lots of questions like yours, so it's drilled into us, LOL.
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depends on what you qualify as a medium size bird.
In my thoughts a finch, parakeet = small
cockatiel, lovebirds, lorikeet = medium
parrots = large
Lovebirds are beautiful, but in order to have them family friendly and holdable you need to spend a little extra time with them. When in pairs they can tend to get snobish to their owners, lol. Cockatiels were always my bird of choice and we good with kids, good singular pet birds and come in an array of beautiful colors. :)
A parakeet is an ideal bird to start with. They are inexpensive, available at most pet shops and come in a rainbow of colors.
Cockatiel, I have an african grey and a cockatiel. The tiel is a great bird, its a fun bird. Inexpensive compared to most birds,
Birds can carry disease, are really not all that child friendly and stink and make messes. Buy a stuffed bird.
Buy a pegion,parrot or a cocktail.
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