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Do birds make great pets?

Everyone likes birds flying in the sky. While owning a pet bird is a great way to spend your time, it’s not for everyone. Like any other pet owner, much commitment, responsibility, and knowledge are required. In addition, you will have to ensure that you’re getting a bird that you can take proper care of. Here are some reasons why owning a bird is a good idea.

Highly Smart.

  • Birds are among the marvelous creatures on the planet. Each bird species is amazingly proficient at getting all it needs to survive. Birds have problem-solving abilities they can apply to this hardship so they can continue to survive
  • Chickadees, parrots, and cockatoos are all popular pets. But what makes them so lovable? Aside from their children-like personalities, these birds also have a lot of characters. They’re also great at solving problems and copying the behavior of others.

Suitable for stay-at-home families.

Require Minimal Grooming.

  • Birds are naturally clean and do not need to have to be bathed or have their nails trimmed. Unlike cats or dogs, cleaning a bird is easy. You can give them a light shower or spritz them with water twice a week. So, their maintenance is quite simple.
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Inexpensive to feed.

  • When compared to other pets, birds consume only a tiny amount of food daily, and even high-quality bird foods and fresh produce are more affordable than packaged products for dogs and cats.
  • They need a high-quality diet of pelleted food, seed foods, and pre-washed fresh produce.
  • Set a small portion aside for your bird’s meal whenever you are serving fresh fruits or vegetables in your home so you can all eat together.
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Adapt to small living spaces.

  • Those who live in apartments with limited space should consider small birds such as budgies, canaries, and finches. Pets, more significant than small birds, need more space to romp and play, while small birds’ cages can fit easily into a more comfortable room.
  • It is common for landlords to charge tenants “pet fees” for owning cats or dogs, but they rarely charge tenants for holding birds. 

The long-lived companion.

  • It can be challenging for those who have lost a longtime pet to go through the experience again, especially when children are involved.
  • Several bird species live longer than 100 years, including some that live over 200 years. People who want a pet they can love and enjoy for a very long time often have fewer concerns with this.

Birds can make excellent pets for responsible owners. They require a lot of care and attention, which you should consider before deciding to bring a bird home.

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