From the article: Top 3 Birds That Make Great Pets for Kids
What type of bird makes the best pet for children and beginning bird owners? Share your thoughts and experiences with other readers below! Share Your Thoughts!
sweet cockatiel
- I am a new owner of a male Cockatiel. He is the best thing I have. He is very sweet and adorable and very easy to socialize.... makes a lot of noise if neglected...but very sweet. I love him....
- —Guest aperna raina
I had Canaries
- I had both Budgies and Canaries growing up but the Canaries were loads of fun for me. I used to take my music lessons (guitar) in the same room as the canary and he sang along! He lived a long time too, about 10 years. Sweet, gentle, but maybe not as interactive at Budgies. They are beautiful though!
- —Guest Chrissy
i dont think so
- i think a lory would be best because they are so tame. they are great with kids. I am about to get one because i went to the zoo and held this great birds.
- —Guest alexus
best birds for pets for kids.
- First off make sure the bird is tame or the child will be afraid and the bird sits in the cage. Depending on the age and maturity, cockatiels, lovebirds, parakeets or small conures like green cheeks are great birds. I also like lory parrots but they are to much up keep for children. If the child is hyper or will not listen please chose another pet.
- —Guest Denise LeBlanc
Cockatiel
- I have and or have had as bird companions, conures, parrotlets, cockatiel, lovebird and parakeets. While, I adore my little parakeets, they are so tiny and fast, I feel that they might be too delicate for a child. However, out of all the birds I have or have ever had, my cockatiel is the only bird that has not bitten anyone, including myself. She is calm, very sweet, good natured and loving, she is going on 5 years old and her personality is always godd.
- —Guest Earla
linnie
- Lineolated Parakeets are wonderful gentle and loving pet birds for children.
- —Guest linnie1234
We love parakeets!
- Parakeets are very loving and affectionate and they make great pets for kids. They are easy to handle and train and they do not make a big mess. This is a great choice for kids. (but remember- parakeets are very social birds and they are used to living in a flock. If you only get one parakeet- that flock is YOU.)
- —Guest parakeetboy24
Parakeets
- My first pet bird was a parakeet, and I think it's a perfect species for kids. They're friendly, fun to train, and pretty smart.
- —Guest beevee525
Don't Forget Lovebirds
- My first bird growing up was a Peach Faced Lovebird. I also got one of these birds for my daughter when she was 8. They are pretty easy to take care of and aren't capable of hurting a child too badly. When you buy them handfed, they can actually be very loving pets for young kids.
- —Guest Brotherbirdie
