You may have thought that a pet bird would be a great first pet or an easy-to-get pet for your family. However, you may not know that pet birds are hard work, and to have a mentally and physically healthy bird, you not only need to make sure it has a good vet and a good diet, but also that he is properly socialized.
Birds are very social creatures and they often feel lonely. Most birds that you will find as pets will need a good deal of socialization. There are several ways to achieve this. Depending on the type of bird you buy, a good idea would be to train it to come out of its cage and interact with humans at least once a day. However, we all know that people lead very busy lives and that's not always possible.
If you can't spend time with your bird every day, the alternative is to make sure you have two birds that can live together. This is actually the best way to have pet birds because the bird will never feel lonely and will always have something else to interact with. If you are buying a pet bird, chances are you will need a cage and all the necessary supplies, so buying another bird is only a small amount of extra money, and it's the best way to keep your bird healthy.
The thing is, it's not just out of cuteness that you should have more than one bird for yours to interact with. Most birds, if they don't interact with people every day, or with another bird, can go crazy. This is something quite disturbing, which will lead to many health problems. The best way to do this is to make sure you have a big enough cage and have two birds.
You should also have mirrors so your birds can look into their eyes so they think there is more to see. Lots of brightly colored toys are also a must, and if you're going to be leaving your bird for a while, it's always a good idea to leave a radio playing quietly in the room it's in so it doesn't feel too lonely.
