Help on First Bird!

[JAS]

I am 13 years old and I think I am ready for my first bird. My sister has a Jenday Conure, and I see her, and her bird having so much fun everyday. I really want a bird, although I am not sure what I can handle.
~I would like a bird about the size of my sisters Jenday conure
~(Not needed) Some tricks or words would be cool.
~ estremely friendly
~ cuddly
~ personality
~ I take vacations, so a bird that won't get depressed
I do play some sports, and have practice and games two, or three times a week. I don't want to have this bird, and not be there for it. I do think I am at home enough though to take care of it. Please post all suggestions, I will take the advice very seriously. Thank You!

[pennyandrocky]

play with your sister's bird.

[sophiacs123]

Why dont you get a `green cheek

[Michael]

http://trainedparrot.com/index.php?bid= ... oung+Child

I don't recommend parrots as pets to anyone who isn't living independently. Even when a young adult is very caring, committed and responsible (which isn't always the case), ultimately they are at their parent's discretion. And unless the parents are familiar and experienced in caring for parrots, things won't go very well. Parrots are very messy and destructive and parents may not appreciate that in their home. Furthermore flight can pose an issue. Also teflon fumes can kill a bird so all cookware would need to be replaced. When it's your own home, you can make priorities and take care to make the home suitable for a flying animal with a sensitive respiratory system. While you're living with your parents, it's beyond your control. I suggest playing with your sister's and helping out. The experience you gain now will be very helpful when you're old enough to live on your own and consider getting one.

[Rokisha]

First, love the link and plan on getting said games for both my kids. (They both have to have one each or they end up fighting. Neither like to share to much lol) Second.... lmao at the end of the vid... your shoe and pants... lol. Your sisters adorable btw!

[Saerphe]

As someone who tried keeping a bird around your age, and not having it work out, I would suggest you wait for a while, especially if you're interested in the medium-sized birds. There's just too much that can change in your life right now, and not only would you have to worry about training your bird once you got it, you'd have to worry about making sure it would get along with your sister's bird.

I suggest asking your sister if you can play with her bird now and then for now. That way, you can enjoy it now, and in a few years when you're on your own and have had lots of time to research and think about if you still really want a bird, then you can look into getting one.

[ChewToy]

well I'm not sure the size of your sisters conure, but I currently have a budgie who I am loving having around. they're a bit cheaper to keep than most bigger birds but are still able to learn tricks and young males will talk. budgies can be pretty cuddly and they just plain look adorable.

[coleen]

I attend to agree with Micheal, you should wait, but, if your not going to a parakeet or cockatiel make great companions with great personalities! Both can learn to talk & do tricks, but it depends on the bird & it depends on how much care & time you spend with it. Birds need quite alot of attention. Thats why it's never recommended for an adolescent to have a birds for pets, as you have school, activities & just plain ole wanting to hang out with friends. Something to think about. Good luck!