The Most Suitable Parrot for a Young Child

[Michael]

The Most Suitable Parrot for a Young Child

I often get asked what parrot to get for a child or come across people buying a budgie for their little kid. Up until recently I did not have an answer for them because I don't believe birds make good pets for small children. But recently I have found out a fantastic solution and would like to share it here with you.

[babydoll101]

What a wonderful idea!!! I just loved your video. My whole family laughed when we watched it

[sidech]

That is too funny Michael ! You made your sister laugh so hard !

[Red Moppet]

Great idea! I really appreciate your article and your video is great. I'm going to show it to my sister who is thinking of getting birds for my niece and nephew. Thank your sister for us for showing us the game! : )

I came across another alternative the other day:

The VERY Best Parrot for Children…. Squawkers McCaw

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Squawkers meets every (unreasonable) requirement for best parrot I’ve ever been asked about:

- He’s NOT LOUD and won’t aggravate you or the neighbors

- But he is GUARANTEED TO TALK up a storm

- He doesn’t poop all over the place or make a mess

- He NEVER BITES

- He doesn’t demand attention and doesn’t need a large cage

- He won’t go through a hormonal phase

- He’s CUDDLY, even more so than a cockatoo

- No vet bills, no expensive food, no toys = cheapest parrot ever!

And when your children get bored with Squawkers, they can ignore him without any consequence.

[Rrrma]

Oh that is great that they have a bird game now too! We have the nintendogs game and my 7yo loves to try and train them.

Last night he asked me if we could get a bird to replace Ranger, our common parakeet who passed away end of last year. We had a lengthy discussion on why we can't just replace him. His Oma has parakeets and he can visit them all he wants. He really just misses him, we all do.

He has one of those toy parrots, they are more annoying than a real one lol! But he enjoys it. I wouldn't be opposed to him having a bird, but I know I would do most of the work. He has grown up around birds and has always helped with their care. I'm sure he could actually tend to the bird completely, minus the money making and vet stuff.

I grew up around birds and starting at 5 I always had a pet of my own. I mostly cared for it all myself, but my mom always made sure things were done properly. I'm not against children having birds, if it is done properly.

I definitely think the majority of kids are better of with something fake though.

[rebeccaturpeinen]

hehe that is a REALLY good article and video!!

[Shonta]

Totally agree. Parrots are not even for all adults much less kids with all that it entails. You are never getting a parrot or any animal for the kid. It will be yours to take care of and maybe the kid will stay interested in said pet for a little while before getting bored and moving on to the next new thing.

[bmsweb]

Great video and very cute.

The most suitable parrot for a child is a real one end of story. My son is 11 and 100% committed to our birds. The only people that will disagree with my statement are those that have no children, or ones that can't be bothered teaching them.

[HyperD]

It really depends on the children... Sure most of them will find something new as they grow up but that does not mean all of them.

My cousin in 10 this year and she has had a tiel for 2 years now and still going strong. She loves it and takes the most care with it... It is hard to say if it will continue for the next 5 years but I hope it will.


Bmsweb - I think anyone that has seen your videos will agree that your sons are 100% committed to your birds.

[thegreatkatsby]

My parents let me have a cockatiel when I was very young... about 7 or 8 I think. She was wonderful and I loved her a lot and took care of her. I think cockatiels are great starter birds for anyone, including kids. It's important for the parents to be on board too though--my mother was great and helped me take care of Gadget by supervising the care-taking and making sure I was doing everything right. I was a gentle child, but I would also add that it's important for kids to realize that birds are fragile and independent-minded creatures.

Gadget was a great little friend and I miss her.