Coyote wrote:Hey, everyone! I don't have any type of bird at the moment, but I'm a fan and I hope to add a feathery friend to my home soon. I just wanted to pop by and introduce myself. I'll probably be stalking for a bit.
@AuraDragoness: I loved looking at the pictures of your flock! They are all so cute and colorful! In particular, I think "Cuddles" and "Scooter" are some absolutely adorable names! <3
@Sneky: Oh my, that sounds devastating! Poor Kiwi. I wish there was something I could do help you two out in this difficult time. Hopefully your vet will be able to find a way to help Kiwi feel better.
@Startedraining: The way you talk about zebra finches, they sound like they have the potential to be a lot more hands-on-fun than their reputation as cage birds would lead one to believe. They sure are cute, either way! Too bad they aren't available in my region. ^^;
@All: Is there anyone here who has experience with both budgies and lovebirds? They seem fairly similar in behavior and care requirements, but it would be cool to hear a comparison from someone who has actually owned them. I'm strongly considering those two species as my first bird(s).
While I have never owned Budgies or Lovebirds myself, I worked in a pet shop that often had both in. Care requirements are very similar though Budgies can be kept alone if handled enough, while I wouldn't recommend that with Lovebirds. You could probably do it, as I have heard of it, but I myself would not. Behaviour wise they are quite similar, though I often found Budgies to be the easier of the two. Lovebirds I found could be quite distant and skittish compared with Budgies. A budgie would probably be easier to tame as well. I've heard of people taming Budgies in days, whereas Lovebirds not so quickly.
I would recommend Budgies to any beginner though. Purely because while they are not exactly a spectacular bird and are very common, I think they can often hold the qualities most valued in birds- friendship/companionship and interest. Some of them are hilarious! And you can find some very pretty ones sometimes as well.
But that's just my experience at the shop. I would quite like to get a Budgie one day.
Oh and I am so sorry to hear about Kiwi.
One of the worst things in the world.
Oh and totally separate, but my mum's pair of Crimson Rosellas have come into breeding season again. So wondering if we will get any chicks this year. He still has green on his chest, indicating he is not fully mature yet, so I'm leaning towards maybe next year. But we shall see.