Parrot Advice

[BarryBarr]

I was thinking of getting a parrot or two. I was hoping for a bit of advice. What would be the best way to go about it?

 

[SilverBirds]

What type of parrot are you thinking of getting?

 

[BarryBarr]

What type of parrot are you thinking of getting?

I was thinking either macaws or lovebirds. I'm open to others as well though

 

[Patiocoturnix]

I was thinking either macaws or lovebirds. I'm open to others as well though

Definitely not a macaw

 

[Patiocoturnix]

Definitely not a macaw

The chances of it outliving you are super high. As with most parrots.

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

I say none because at your age they have a very high chance of outliving you and we wouldn't want that

 

[Patiocoturnix]

The chances of it outliving you are super high. As with most parrots.

I would also suggest doing a ton of research on any parrot or animal you want to get as all parrots are a ton of work.

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

Macaws definitely have extremely long lifespans and that needs to be seriously considered beforehand. There are almost always older birds looking for homes but these birds often, but not always, require more commitment due to behavioral issues, trauma etc.
Also the space requirements between macaws and lovebirds is huge. It's easy to provide exercise to a small bird and a nice decent sized cage never costs too much, at least compared to those required for a macaw.
Macaws are very destructive, are you prepared for that and thought about the changes you will have to make to your home? Not just for macaws, a lot of common household items can kill your bird. Cleaners, candles, perfumes, teflon cooking equipment etc.
So my advice to anyone wanting a bird is to do as much research as you possible can. On general care and then closer looks into species that interest you. Find out EVERYTHING, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Then find somewhere you can meet and interact with those species that interest you. Rescues, petshops ect. This exposes you to some of their behaviours but also to their vocalizations. Some people prefer the calls of macaws, and can't stand the constant chirping of say, a lovebird.

 

[townchicks]

Consider a cockatiel. They are smart, personable, small enough to be convenient, and some do learn to talk, if you put the time in. Average lifespan, about 15 years but some can live into their 20s.