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the big bird question, what bird is right for me?

I have a baby parakeet for my first bird but it was not challenging enough. i want a larger bird one that will.....
-cuddle
-not be to noisy
-pretty-colorful
-medium/large
-smart(trainable -tricks and phrases)
-active-loves to play with toys
-friendly with other people but always loving me more;) also when i let my parakkeet out i want them be ableble to interact a little.
-not to big
-common species
-not a lot of money for the bird a lone
ALSO KNOWN AS THE PERFECT BIRD:>
I want this parrot to be my everythireallyaly want a parrot that everyone will love and want to play and cuddle with him oh and i want the birdy to love eating little treats;)

also tell me about your bird even if he/she does not fit tdescriptionion.
which would be best electus,african grey, amazon or mini macaw, conure,caique?
every bird is perfect in their own way dont ever say that they are not:P

Oh my gosh.. hehe, you are soooo going to get a million answers for this question! LOL.

I breed over 300 birds. And i find that most people (that are first time bird owners) find the following birds the perfect pets.

1. Budgie

Needs:

Minimal Attention
Easily tamed
Friendly
Sociable

2. Cockatiel

Needs:

Minimal attention
Easily tamed
Friendly
Sociable
Easy to care for

3. Sun Conure

Needs:

Alot of attention
Friendly
Sociable
cute
Loving
Messy

Picture: http://images.google.co.za/images?gbv=2&hl=en&ei=sECvSfiOL8_DjAfc5azCBQ&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=sun+conure+parakeet&spell=1

4. Indian Ringneck Parakeet

Needs:

ALOT of attention
Messy
Can be trained to talk
Naughty
Cute
Friendly
Tamin difficulty: Novice

Picture: http://images.google.co.za/images?gbv=2&hl=en&q=indian+ringneck

5. African Grey

Needs:

ALOT of attention
Can be trained to talk
Can be taught to do tricks
Sociable
Loving
Affectionate
Friendly
Taming difficulty: Easy

Picture: http://images.google.co.za/images?gbv=2&hl=en&q=african+grey

6. Electus

Needs:

ALOT of attention
Friendly
Messy
can be trained to talk
Large Parrot
Can be taught tricks
Big cage

Picture: http://images.google.co.za/images?hl=en&q=electus&gbv=2

The more challenging birds:

Cockatoo
Macaw
Umbrella Cockatoo

I would suggest either an Indian Ringneck, or an African grey. African greys are one of the most common birds in the world. They are loved by people all over the world and are great pets. They are a medium sized parrot.

On the other hand, and indian Ringneck is also a good pet, and is also very common. They always keep you busy!

Hope this helps you and good luck =]

The African Grey is a large parrot renown for its intelligence and ability to imitate and, some believe, understand the human language. If you choose a Grey as a pet you will be following in royal footsteps as King Henry VIII of England owned one, but you will also be making a lifetime commitment as most have life spans that range between 50 and 65 years. Considering the following information as you make your choice will help you decide if this is the bird for you, and if so, will result in a happier relationship between you and your Grey.

Social Needs This is a bird that needs a fair amount of social interaction to stay healthy emotionally and mentally. It should be placed in an active part of your home so that it can observe all that goes on. It also needs to be allowed out of the cage for at least an hour each day and given one on one human interaction. Introducing a variety of people will keep them from being wary of strangers and will allow them to bond with those other than the main caregiver.

Toys and Housing Because they are so intelligent, they need to be in a stimulating environment that includes a variety of toys that are rotated frequently, toys that they can tear apart without injury, and toys that contain food or treats that they must work to remove. They need a large cage that is at least 4 feet long by 3 feet deep and 3 feet high with a solid back, or that is placed against a wall to provide a feeling of security. They should also have perches in the room that they can use when they are out of the cage. Allowing your parrot to spend time out of the cage insures a happier and healthier bird-both physically and mentally.

Life Stages If you are planning to acquire an African Grey as a baby parrot, know that they have a fairly long maturation cycle which spans approximately 10 years. It is important that during these first 10 years obedience training is a regular part of your daily routine. This can prevent your Grey from becoming destructive and aggressive with humans and other pets upon maturity.

Food Diet should consist of pellets, a minimum of seeds, and daily offerings of fresh fruits and vegetables (organic is best). Avoid chocolate, avocado, garlic and onions, rhubarb, caffeine, alcohol as they are toxic to your bird. Birds are lactose intolerant, so since they are unable to digest dairy products they have no nutritional value and should be avoided. If you have questions about your Grey's diet, consult an avian veterinarian before giving any food that you are unsure about.

Maintenance African Greys are considered a dusty bird because they produce a fine white powder that goes airborne when they shake or ruffle their feathers. This will require bathing your bird more often, and cleaning the cage more often that a less dusty bird. Using an air purifier near the cage will greatly eliminate this dust.

An excellent resource for a HEPA air purifier to remove the dust, dander, and feathers produced by birds is offered by PurerAir.com-- the Bird Dander Purifier at http://purerair.com/bird_dander_air_purifier.html