When selecting a bird pet it is very important to choose the one that will be compatible with the owner’s lifestyle. Bird ownership with careful thought and little research is destined to be very enriching experience. Nowadays with various online pet stores such as petstuffonline.co.uk, petscorner.co.uk, petsmart.com and many more, it is easy to find bird supplies. Putting a little effort into deciding which bird species is perfect companion for the owner can assure that his/her relationship with the bird pet would be a good one.
The bigger the bird, the more commitment involved in keeping it. Even though large birds represent extraordinary companions, they are commonly more demanding, messier and louder than smaller species. For the novice bird owners it is therefore recommended to start out with some smaller birds. Then, it is important to determine if an owner prefers a bird pet that likes to be seen but not toucher or a pet that would want to socialize outside of the cage. Different bird species exhibit different behavior patterns and temperament. Some bird species require special diets and other special pet care. Some species need more maintenance because, for example produce liquid droppings more than other species, their cages get messy and it is necessary to be cleaned very often. It should be mentioned that keeping a bird pet could be expensive. Usually, the expense is directly related to the bird type. Owner should be responsible for housing, feeding and providing good veterinary care during birds’ lives, so when choosing a bird pet each factor should be considered. As well as money, birds often require time commitments. Some species need to have daily interaction, exercise and to be out of their cages from time to time. Approximately, bird owners should be able to spend enough time interacting with their pet. Canary and Finch are for example very independent species and therefore good for owners that have busy schedule. On the contrary, the Hookbills require about two hours a day for socializing. It is important to determine how much money and time an novice owner is ready to spend for the bird pet to ensure that pet stays happy and healthy.