What kind of pet bird could I get that I could bring outside with me? Is it reasonable for an apartment?
I’m thinking about getting a pet bird, and I also think it would be really cool if I could train said bird to go outside with me on my runs or something. Do they need special training to go outside and not fly away? Also what kind of bird would be the best for this kind of training, and would it be ok in somewhat small living space like an apartment?
Any bird with its wings clipped can go outside. Species is not important. Any bird with the ability to fly can and most likely will fly away. Wings must be clipped. Don’t take it running with you either way. Its not a dog and will not enjoy the bumpy ride. They also scare easily and will fight to fly. large birds will do damage. Outside if teh bird is tethered it will hurt itself. if its tehtered to you-you will get hurt and the bird too. loose with wings clipped on your shoulder it will try to fly but wont- it will just fall-but first it will panic to hold on. 11 year old-one owner macaw-hand fed-stayed on this womans shoulder hours every day for 11years. newspaper came by to do a story on her and her birds. They also took her picture. bird had never had it picture taken and got scared. 111 stitches. My dbl yellowhead parrot got some of my wifes ear. 8 years i had that bird. but not much longer after that-loool loool You live in an small apartment. birds are messy and some very loud an noisy. Hit the pet stores and breeders in your area. See a lot of birds. Talk to a lot of people and take your time if you really want a bird. Get the right bird and you will be a bird lover for life but they can be a handfull. Birds are special-delicate BUT. remember-it aint a dog.
Either an eclectus parrot-very quiet and affectionate or rose breasted cockatoo. See below:
http://www.avianweb.com/eclectus.htm
http://www.eclectusville.com Susie Cristian is highly recommended-I bought my male "Robbie" from her and she has both of the above
References :
http://www.zoocrewkidsblogspot.com
Any bird with its wings clipped can go outside. Species is not important. Any bird with the ability to fly can and most likely will fly away. Wings must be clipped. Don’t take it running with you either way. Its not a dog and will not enjoy the bumpy ride. They also scare easily and will fight to fly. large birds will do damage. Outside if teh bird is tethered it will hurt itself. if its tehtered to you-you will get hurt and the bird too. loose with wings clipped on your shoulder it will try to fly but wont- it will just fall-but first it will panic to hold on. 11 year old-one owner macaw-hand fed-stayed on this womans shoulder hours every day for 11years. newspaper came by to do a story on her and her birds. They also took her picture. bird had never had it picture taken and got scared. 111 stitches. My dbl yellowhead parrot got some of my wifes ear. 8 years i had that bird. but not much longer after that-loool loool You live in an small apartment. birds are messy and some very loud an noisy. Hit the pet stores and breeders in your area. See a lot of birds. Talk to a lot of people and take your time if you really want a bird. Get the right bird and you will be a bird lover for life but they can be a handfull. Birds are special-delicate BUT. remember-it aint a dog.
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