Which breed?

[ChewToy]

even though I have a budgie atm, I'm just thinking in the future, perhaps when I don't have sky anymore, what kind of bird I might get. I was wanting something a bit bigger than a budgie but still fairly small. what breeds could you suggest, and please note down the pros and cons of them and volume maybe? also a question, is it true that love birds need to be kept in twos?

[Lovebird Lady]

IMO, an only bird is a lonely bird. I have always kept at least two birds, even if in different cages. My two Lovebirds are both males and hate hate hate each other but they have their cages side by side and I believe that they would miss each other's presence if they didn't have each other. So yes, I would have two birds, and if they couldn't share a cage, I would keep them side by side in separate cages.
If you're looking for a larger bird than a budgie, and haven't had birds in the past, I would suggest a cockatiel from a young age, as they would be easier to tame Also cockatiels are typically birds that get along well with other species, unlike the larger parrots that tend to be more territorial and aggressive Good luck in your search
Sylvia

[ChewToy]

Yeah I was thinking about cockatiels but they look weird to me. I had a couple of love birds when I was little along with a non flighted budgie. we didn't clip his wings, he just didn't have a wide enough wing span. Ive been leaning towards lovebirds again, so seeing as you are a current owner, could you perhaps tell me more about their characteristics?

[ChewToy]

btw I have had birds in the past and handled larger birds.

[Lovebird Lady]

I have had three Lovebirds in total and all have been males. I find that when you get a male Lovebird from nine to twelve weeks old, this is the best possible combination (male and young) to have an even-tempered loving pet. I have never had females but known people who have and have also read that females don't tend to be as cuddly as the males and are more aggressively tempermental during hormonal season than the males. All my three males have always been even-tempered and predictable, and during hormonal season, they are just more "affectionate", by regurgitating on their perceived human "mate". My two Lovebirds detest each other and the only times I have only seen them nasty is when they are vying for my affections during free flight out of their cages. This is when I have to be very vigilent that they don't hurt each other. Lovebirds are also very acrobatic, especially the males, loving to crawl into your shirt sleeves, shirt collars. I would strongly recommend two male Lovebirds, getting them at a young age, and keeping them side by side in different cages for company to each other when you are not home. Daily play is very important for them to remain tame Also with males, there is no worries about egg-laying and possible egg-binding, which can be another heart-wrenching issue in itself
Sylvia

[coleen]

cockatiel, perfect size for what your looking for & alot of fun & personality!

[marie83]

Aw how can you say cockateils look weird? lol I think their beautiful
They are definitely one of the easier species to look after but they are still alot of work.

[PapayaTheConure]

Parrots are not classified by breed, they are classified by species.

[terri]

well said! lots of lovebird owners here [ their beautiful] making me interested in them . Glad for the insight on getting young males.Smallest I have is a caique.

[Lovebird Lady]

well said! lots of lovebird owners here [ their beautiful] making me interested in them . Glad for the insight on getting young males.Smallest I have is a caique.

From what I've been reading, and experienced with the Lovies I've had for a total of 15 years, they are just a smaller version of the Caique, with as much spunk, personallity, attitude and playfulness, of course, though, without the talking ability. <
Sylvia