Looking for a parrot

[Zoohtasim]

If your grandmother has never owned a parrot before, I would highly advise against a macaw as a first time bird. They are one of the most advanced parrots to keep.

They need an extremely large cage, a lot of attention, enrichment and care. They also run anywhere from $1k-18k depending on the type of macaw. They can also be aggressive, and can bite extremely hard (hard enough to remove fingers and flesh).

I would recommend starting out with a cockatiel or a parakeet, so you know what you're getting into with a smaller parrot first. I hope this helps!

I would like to add on that, a macaw bite can rip open a COCONUT. Yes, a COCONUT. A human's hand is nothing. Be careful

 

[Zoohtasim]

It was a facebook thing and my grandma didnt know any better, they said they were free plus shipping and took over 200 dollars

200 DOLLARS? Did you file a complaint? This is serious stuff. Never buy animals off of facebook

 

[Emma_Bruffy]

200 DOLLARS? Did you file a complaint? This is serious stuff. Never buy animals off of facebook

Shes is the process, also I just told her how strong their bites where and I talked her into something smaller, she now wants a cockatiel, and she has owned this kind of bird before

 

[Zoohtasim]

Shes is the process, also I just told her how strong their bites where and I talked her into something smaller, she now wants a cockatiel, and she has owned this kind of bird before

Yeahh, I'd suggest something like that. You could also tell her about a budgie, it'll be a new yet easy experience for her. A cockatiel is good too

 

[Emma_Bruffy]

Ok so we are going to start with a cockatiel, honestly its probably better for all of us, and shes super exited, I'm probably going to have to take care of it for her but I dont mind as long as shes happy and her bird is healthy and happy.

 

[Zoohtasim]

Ok so we are going to start with a cockatiel, honestly its probably better for all of us, and shes super exited, I'm probably going to have to take care of it for her but I dont mind as long as shes happy and her bird is healthy and happy.

I hope your bird keeping journey goes well!

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Ok so we are going to start with a cockatiel, honestly its probably better for all of us, and shes super exited, I'm probably going to have to take care of it for her but I dont mind as long as shes happy and her bird is healthy and happy.

Checking rescues near you would be a good start!

 

[Emma_Bruffy]

Checking rescues near you would be a good start!

Well I want to get a proper set up first, right now I only have a small cage and I dont think it's good enough even for a smaller bird so I'm gonna do some research on space requirements

 

[Emma_Bruffy]

Checking rescues near you would be a good start!

All I know is that I'm NOT buying one from a chain store like Petco or petsmart

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Well I want to get a proper set up first, right now I only have a small cage and I dont think it's good enough even for a smaller bird so I'm gonna do some research on space requirements

Oh yeah definitely, I just meant for where to get one.

All I know is that I'm NOT buying one from a chain store like Petco or petsmart

That's good!