Which parrot...?

wilykit

hi everyone

my indian ringneck died a few months ago and i was gutted

i am wanting another parrot but i am unsure whether to get another ringneck or a different parrot?

anyone have any suggestions as i would like to research

meritaten

why not a rescue parrot? you are an experienced parrot owner - I saw a programme and it was heartbreaking on how many parrots are given to rescues as the owners didnt realise how much was involved in owning them.
I would never consider owning a parrot - its not that I dont like them! I do - I think they are wonderful birds - but I know that I would be a rubbish owner! These beautiful, intelligent birds deserve good owners - people like you. please consider one.
I dont work for parrots btw! just that the programme has stuck in my mind - it upset me - and I really took on board the things the expert was saying - which made me realise that parrots bought on a whim - or cos you think they are pretty and cute, disqualifies you as parrot parents! and they can live for FIFTY years! that kind of commitment is rather ambitious at my age!

wilykit

This is something I have considered, but my last Ringneck was not tame and he was an absolute nightmare, I would re-home a tame parrot - i tried to tame mine but i lacked experience

I want one that doesn't have t spend its life in a cage and can be left to fly around my room when I am there!

Pechow

Can you be a bit more specific? What kind of personality are you looking for? What kind of size, what sort of noise level? Do you have the space/money for a larger parrot? How long did you have your IRN for?

wilykit

I want a smallish one similar to an IRN, I would like a parrot that can talk. I had my IRN for about 3 years

Pechow

Well, IRNs can be good talkers, and if you have experience, then maybe another one? Especially since you'd be used to the noise etc. You could look for a tamed one that needs rehoming on gumtree or elsewhere.

E: What did your last bird die from? Asking in case it was diet related, or something viral/bacterial, in which case it wouldn't be a good idea to reuse anything like cage or toys

nikki702

if you use facebook there is a parrot rescue on there called new life parrot rescue

helenut

Try looking up birdline parrot rescue on google. They deal with great numbers of unwanted parrots, some tame some not so tame. You do have to become a member though.

It depends what you want from a bird really. I love cockatiels and green cheek conures as I find them both incredibly affectionate and cuddly but neither can talk too well. Maybe another IRN for the vocal capabilities?

markfj

I had a Hahns Macaw (mini breed) and he was lovely, so funny, talkative and very cheekey, I would get another one tomorrow if I had the time for one, as a chef I dont so wouldnt get another, but I still miss him

andyrpsmith

markfj wrote: »

I had a Hahns Macaw (mini breed) and he was lovely, so funny, talkative and very cheekey, I would get another one tomorrow if I had the time for one, as a chef I dont so wouldnt get another, but I still miss him

I would agree with this. I have a Hahns Macaw and a Yellow Crowned Amazon. The Macaw is a real character a great talker and very affectionate (can be quite protective if not socialised with everyone as a chick). The amazon is more timid, better at getting the voice tone correct and less likely to bite. Both fly around outside and come back when called.

Jalapee

My parents have 3 african grey parrots, (one from very young who was a rescue) i love them, they talk ALL the time, i enjoy teaching them phrases, recently i have taught one to do the same as the macaw on the aldi advert.. (dont know if anyones seen this!)

Anyways, lovely parrots, so tame and easy to teach!