Also, I am worried about my toddlers. Are parrots generally friendly with small children? Would they bite fingers ect.... We may get a simple, smaller bird...
Thanks for watching Ollie. As a general rule, small children and small birds are usually a good match. It is best to expose children to smaller birds and then move up to the larger birds if the kids are responsible in caring for them. Smaller birds have smaller bites and generally make smaller messes although they can be quite messy also. The larger breeds should only be considered by older serious adults as they require alot of attention and could seriously injury a small child.
If you have kids I'd suggest a small parrot like a budgie or a lovebird, they can be funny and sweet, also they're not very expensive. another tiny parrot I love is the senegal. Large parrots are more expensive and may bite.
Imagine your toddlers had wings and beaks, thats pretty much what having a parrot is like, they kind of have to be watched at all times and can be mischievious.
Small children and a large parrot are probably not a good mix, a bad bite to a child would probably require stiches.
Small children have a habbit of poking and proding, a parrots beak is meant to crack hard nuts and seeds, fingers are soft get the picture, however i agree with pj01wilson, start small, something like a budgie/cockatiel.
I am a single Mother of 5 small children (ages 9, 7, 5, 3, & 1). We found an EXCELLENT deal on a huge delux parrot cage equipped with toys, and all kinds of great attatchments. Out of curiousity, (if you don't mind me asking) are parrots pretty pricey birds?
Thanks, he is very special. Oliver is a rescue bird and had been badly abused. He has a broken wing that was not tended too and he is blind in the left eye. He has come a long way and is very loving toward his momma. Everyone else beware. Thanks for your comment.
oh bless thts lovely tht you took him in like tht. Our Wilf is rescued too but no nasty past behind him...his original mum was elderly an had to move into a nursing home....he was 10 when we got him an 11 now. x
He looks alot like Maggie on my channel :-)
PaRrOtReScUeWoTr 9 months ago
Awwww he's so lovable, what a charming parrot he is :) How old is he? Anna & Neil :)
GreatLasers 10 months ago
Wow Love Ollie, he is a total dude :o) Glad you look after him & love him. You have a really good singing voice too :o)
pwpurnell 1 year ago 2
i love you to pjo1wilson
98phil98 1 year ago
He starts doing the Stevie Wonder @ 1:20!
amused2deathh 1 year ago
That thing is HUGE!
csrocker101 2 years ago
how can you aford one arnt they 14gs
akidlikeme 2 years ago
no. there are rescued birds you can adopt for alot cheaper
GradyRho92 2 years ago
Also, I am worried about my toddlers. Are parrots generally friendly with small children? Would they bite fingers ect.... We may get a simple, smaller bird...
MailManFan28 2 years ago
Thanks for watching Ollie. As a general rule, small children and small birds are usually a good match. It is best to expose children to smaller birds and then move up to the larger birds if the kids are responsible in caring for them. Smaller birds have smaller bites and generally make smaller messes although they can be quite messy also. The larger breeds should only be considered by older serious adults as they require alot of attention and could seriously injury a small child.
pj01wilson 2 years ago
To see more of my birds check us out on facebook Pamela Jeanette Wilson. Keep me posted on your decision.
pj01wilson 2 years ago
If you have kids I'd suggest a small parrot like a budgie or a lovebird, they can be funny and sweet, also they're not very expensive. another tiny parrot I love is the senegal. Large parrots are more expensive and may bite.
greengrendel 2 years ago
Imagine your toddlers had wings and beaks, thats pretty much what having a parrot is like, they kind of have to be watched at all times and can be mischievious.
Small children and a large parrot are probably not a good mix, a bad bite to a child would probably require stiches.
Small children have a habbit of poking and proding, a parrots beak is meant to crack hard nuts and seeds, fingers are soft get the picture, however i agree with pj01wilson, start small, something like a budgie/cockatiel.
TheCynicalAtheist 2 years ago
I am a single Mother of 5 small children (ages 9, 7, 5, 3, & 1). We found an EXCELLENT deal on a huge delux parrot cage equipped with toys, and all kinds of great attatchments. Out of curiousity, (if you don't mind me asking) are parrots pretty pricey birds?
MailManFan28 2 years ago
don't be shy oliver baby...
msdisneyqueenful 2 years ago
he is adorable :)
mjung0 3 years ago
i wish my parrot was as clever as that!
xxmadxmarexrowanxx 3 years ago
If he bit you, he could literally take your finger off.
Beautiful bird, though.
razr1121 3 years ago
Bleessssssssss he is so sweet...love his dance lol. x
ansugib 3 years ago
Thanks, he is very special. Oliver is a rescue bird and had been badly abused. He has a broken wing that was not tended too and he is blind in the left eye. He has come a long way and is very loving toward his momma. Everyone else beware. Thanks for your comment.
pj01wilson 3 years ago
oh bless thts lovely tht you took him in like tht. Our Wilf is rescued too but no nasty past behind him...his original mum was elderly an had to move into a nursing home....he was 10 when we got him an 11 now. x
ansugib 3 years ago
its me Leia,hi gorgeous,need a GF????
jangoparrot 4 years ago
Hi Leia, I'd be honored for you to be my GF.
pj01wilson 4 years ago