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Post by Silvercloud on Jan 10, 2006 10:00:38 GMT 7
I'm looking at getting my first 'caged' bird and was wondering which kind to get and how much each breed is worth. I'm kinda partial to rainbow lorikeets (except for their projectile poo LOL) but I'm open to suggestions so please help.
Cheers, Jules
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Post by kim on Jan 10, 2006 10:26:14 GMT 7
I guess it really depends what you want & what you don't want in a caged bird, also the size limit of the bird. I've heard of some RL are great caged pets & others only good for avairy life. Personally I think the galah or Eclcetus are the quietest & have the most gentle nature of the bigger birds. Of the small ones I guess the most obvious, weero's, lovebirds, budgies. With the Aussie parrots, some aren't ideal pets & others are. You could look on the net for profiles of different bird species.
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Post by Amanda on Jan 10, 2006 10:54:04 GMT 7
Like what KimF said Jules....what do you want in your bird? Also How much are you willing to spend?  Some birds like Sulfur cockies are down right expensive over in WA and some other birds that an eastener would recommend may be illegal over there. |
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Post by Silvercloud on Jan 10, 2006 11:17:36 GMT 7
I'm thinking maybe rainbow lorikeets, ringnecks, eckies or maybe princess parrots. although I could just start with someting like tiels. I want a bird who has personality and will be a good companion.
Cheers, Jules
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Post by Amanda on Jan 10, 2006 11:28:31 GMT 7
Maybe a tiel is a good start.... meet the birds and spend some time with them before deciding.
Rainbows are loud, messy and well Boofie has a sharp beak which slices like a knife....he's also bonded to my partner and doesn't really like me much. They tend to bond with only one person.
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Post by Natenla on Jan 10, 2006 15:58:46 GMT 7
I agree as a first bird a tiel would be the best bet they have cheeky personalities and RL can get bitey! But are good fun for a bit more experienced bird owners perhaps?
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Post by Silvercloud on Jan 10, 2006 16:34:34 GMT 7
Thanks for your advice guys
Cheers, Jules
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Post by fox on Jan 14, 2006 2:08:27 GMT 7
silvercloud, my family has had both a galah and a supurb parrot. both had there qualities. we've had the supurb for about 16 years now and he is a great pet, speaks a few words and what a porsonality. they wont bust the bank. a princess, supurb or a regent parrot would be a good choice. plus they are little bit bigger then a teil.
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Post by Mark on Jan 14, 2006 6:07:35 GMT 7
I would go with a princess, supurb or a regent parrot like Fox said as all the ones i would recomend are not allowed in WA  PS: Sun Conure make good Hand Raised pets too and there allowed in WA !!!! |
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Post by Silvercloud on Jan 14, 2006 8:35:58 GMT 7
Thanks Fox and Eagle, I love sun conures and princess parrots.
Cheers, Jules
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Post by Mark on Jan 14, 2006 14:38:05 GMT 7
any time  |
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