http://www.cpd-pt.com/how-to-find-the-best-vetinarian-for-your-pet-bird.html Thu, 26 May 2011 08:41:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.cpd-pt.com/how-to-find-the-best-vetinarian-for-your-pet-bird.html#comment-1819 illpwnyouxD Thu, 26 May 2011 08:41:31 +0000 http://www.cpd-pt.com/?p=112#comment-1819 no way i got a cockatiel and hes so loud no way i got a cockatiel and hes so loud

]]> http://www.cpd-pt.com/how-to-find-the-best-vetinarian-for-your-pet-bird.html#comment-1818 SmilinSweetpea Thu, 26 May 2011 08:38:40 +0000 http://www.cpd-pt.com/?p=112#comment-1818 A better question is are your kids good with parrots? Parrots are smaller than dogs and cats and have hollow bones. The may also be skittish with loud boisterous beings that are larger than them. Since most parrots have their wings trimmed, they cannot fly away from preceived danger. If your children know how to be patient, quiet, and treat birds gently, then it can be a great match. I had my first bird as a child (a budgie), and got my first parrot at age 11. A better question is are your kids good with parrots? Parrots are smaller than dogs and cats and have hollow bones. The may also be skittish with loud boisterous beings that are larger than them. Since most parrots have their wings trimmed, they cannot fly away from preceived danger. If your children know how to be patient, quiet, and treat birds gently, then it can be a great match. I had my first bird as a child (a budgie), and got my first parrot at age 11.

]]> http://www.cpd-pt.com/how-to-find-the-best-vetinarian-for-your-pet-bird.html#comment-1817 SmilinSweetpea Thu, 26 May 2011 07:41:10 +0000 http://www.cpd-pt.com/?p=112#comment-1817 . At any rate, young children should be supervised when taking their pet bird out of its enclosure both for their safety (a bird that feels threatened will defend itself) and the bird's safety (again, small animal). Also, be prepared for a long life. Small parrots like budgies and cockatiels live 15-20 years in captivity, larger parrots can live up to 80 years (there are some rare cases that live to be 100 or more. ) . At any rate, young children should be supervised when taking their pet bird out of its enclosure both for their safety (a bird that feels threatened will defend itself) and the bird’s safety (again, small animal). Also, be prepared for a long life. Small parrots like budgies and cockatiels live 15-20 years in captivity, larger parrots can live up to 80 years (there are some rare cases that live to be 100 or more. )

]]> http://www.cpd-pt.com/how-to-find-the-best-vetinarian-for-your-pet-bird.html#comment-1816 SmilinSweetpea Thu, 26 May 2011 06:55:42 +0000 http://www.cpd-pt.com/?p=112#comment-1816 I remember King Tut, a cockatoo and the official greeter at the San Diego Zoo was retired shorly after his 1000th b-day). My parents cared for my birds while I was at college, are you prepared to do the same? What if the bird bonds w/ you and not your kids? Are you prepared for a lifetime committment? Research the bird/parrot you're thinking of getting before making a decision. I remember King Tut, a cockatoo and the official greeter at the San Diego Zoo was retired shorly after his 1000th b-day). My parents cared for my birds while I was at college, are you prepared to do the same? What if the bird bonds w/ you and not your kids? Are you prepared for a lifetime committment? Research the bird/parrot you’re thinking of getting before making a decision.

]]> http://www.cpd-pt.com/how-to-find-the-best-vetinarian-for-your-pet-bird.html#comment-1815 SmilinSweetpea Thu, 26 May 2011 06:41:30 +0000 http://www.cpd-pt.com/?p=112#comment-1815 I don't mean to be a downer, but parrots are a big committment, and there are lots of parrot rescues that get birds from people who didn't know what they were getting into when they bought their bird. Also consider going to a rescue for your bird. I'm not getting one now (1 parrot in an apartment is enough. . .waiting until I but a house), but when I'm ready, my next parrot will come from a rescue I don’t mean to be a downer, but parrots are a big committment, and there are lots of parrot rescues that get birds from people who didn’t know what they were getting into when they bought their bird. Also consider going to a rescue for your bird. I’m not getting one now (1 parrot in an apartment is enough. . .waiting until I but a house), but when I’m ready, my next parrot will come from a rescue

]]> http://www.cpd-pt.com/how-to-find-the-best-vetinarian-for-your-pet-bird.html#comment-1814 christineduong60 Thu, 26 May 2011 06:18:07 +0000 http://www.cpd-pt.com/?p=112#comment-1814 thank you very much. thank you very much.

]]> http://www.cpd-pt.com/how-to-find-the-best-vetinarian-for-your-pet-bird.html#comment-1813 lilsexylovegirl Thu, 26 May 2011 06:15:22 +0000 http://www.cpd-pt.com/?p=112#comment-1813 Is the youyou great for a beginner Is the youyou great for a beginner

]]> http://www.cpd-pt.com/how-to-find-the-best-vetinarian-for-your-pet-bird.html#comment-1812 CheesePuffChick Thu, 26 May 2011 06:15:19 +0000 http://www.cpd-pt.com/?p=112#comment-1812 We got a budgie a month ago (my mum couldn't help herself) and she is a really nice bird but my mum thinks she gets lonley so we are thinking of getting another bird. We like the look of the hahns macaw, Sun conure, Jenday conure or a quaker. Which one should we get if any? We got a budgie a month ago (my mum couldn’t help herself) and she is a really nice bird but my mum thinks she gets lonley so we are thinking of getting another bird. We like the look of the hahns macaw, Sun conure, Jenday conure or a quaker. Which one should we get if any?

]]> http://www.cpd-pt.com/how-to-find-the-best-vetinarian-for-your-pet-bird.html#comment-1811 lavonne427 Thu, 26 May 2011 05:37:53 +0000 http://www.cpd-pt.com/?p=112#comment-1811 Does anyone know a good place to get a healthy budgie in Williamsport Pennsylvania ?? Does anyone know a good place to get a healthy budgie in Williamsport Pennsylvania ??

]]> http://www.cpd-pt.com/how-to-find-the-best-vetinarian-for-your-pet-bird.html#comment-1810 Gudige Thu, 26 May 2011 05:25:34 +0000 http://www.cpd-pt.com/?p=112#comment-1810 Parrots are usually good with people 14 and up but budgies are absolutley great with kids 8 and up! Parrots are usually good with people 14 and up but budgies are absolutley great with kids 8 and up!

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