Pet Parrot Garden Nursery Landscaping Guide
Pet Parrot In A Confined Space
By Rodger G Allenby
If you’re an apartment dweller and wish to get a bird for a pet,
then you’ll already be expecting some noise, yet getting a pet
parrot may be going a little overboard in the noise department.
Unless, that is, you choose one of the breeds that are quieter
and somewhat more suitable to apartment living. You’ll not only
need to be sure that the bird doesn’t get too loud, but you may
need to deal with space considerations as well.
So even if you really like this sort of exotic pet bird, you
must choose the right one to fit into your living situation.
The Macaw May Not Be The Best Pet For An Apartment
Probably the first type of parrot you think of is the large,
bright, multi-colored macaw. But despite the bird’s beauty and
friendly nature, it may not make the best pet in an apartment.
Apart from being large, this is also quite a loud bird, which
may cause problems with the neighbors.
The Amazon parrot, another of these bird breeds, is bright green
and talks more clearly than the macaw. Yet it needs a great deal
of stimulation and attention, and can become aggressive if it
doesn’t get it. Living in a small apartment with an aggressive
bird may not be your ideal situation.
A Budgie Is A Little Quieter
A better pet parrot for a smaller dwelling where excess noise
can be a problem might be something like a parakeet, also known
as a budgerigar, or budgie.
These birds chatter and chirp, and many can learn to mimic a
few words of human speech with a little bird training, but they
are very unlikely to get so raucous that your neighbors would
complain.
These small members of the parrot family can live up to fifteen
years, and can be trained to land on your finger or shoulder and
keep you company. If you live in an apartment and are thinking
of getting a pet parrot, you have several different breeds to
review your options and choose from, even if you can’t go
for the larger ones.
Need Attention And Stimulation
You do need to realize, though, that even these smaller parrots
need a lot of attention and stimulation, so part of your pet care
will have to involve spending time with them.
They also do better if they’re allowed some time out of their
cage each day. If you are willing to give them the time and attention
they need, these smaller parrots can be wonderful apartment companions.
About the Author:
Rodger G Allenby has written a number of articles on birds, gardening
and landscaping including
Soda Bottle Bird Feeder,
Purple Martin Houses,
Wild Bird Feeders,
Grass Seed,
Garden Supplies,
Backyard Ideas,
Green Lawn,
Backyard Landscaping Pictures,
Underground Pet Fence,
Backyard Fences,
Fish Ponds.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Birds Facts....
If you live in an apartment then you know that having a dog is
sometimes impossible. Cats are a good option to apartment life
but they really do shed a lot and if you have allergies then you
definitely do not want to deal with all that hair.
Fish are good pets but they really just swim around and do not
interact much. Pet birds, on the other hand, do make great additions
to the family if you happen to have a small living space.
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