Is A Parrot Be A Good Companion Pet For You?
Exotic birds are amazing and intelligent companion pets. Are you a bird person? . . . Are you a PARROT person? Would a PARROT compliment your lifestyle? Take this quick quiz and find out.
- 1.What would visitors notice when they come to your house or apartment for a visit?
- A.
Nothing - I don't have many visitors because I am never home; always on the go!
- B.
Critters - maybe a cat, dog, hamster, bird - pets that I feed and care for.
- C.
NO critters at all - who's got the time!
- D.
A very neat and orderly space where a visitor would NEVER find a speck of dust on the furniture or a mess on the floor.
- 2.When you are outside and you hear a bird singing, what do you usually do?
- A.
I stop dead-in-my-tracks to find the little fellow and where he is perched.
- B.
I listen to the birds calling to one another and wonder what kind of birds they are.
- C.
Nothing - I don't seem to notice the sounds of birds from the other sounds of nature.
- 3.What do you do when you visit a pet store?
- A.
I head right for the bird section and look for parrots. I'm disappointed if they don't have any.
- B.
I always stop by the bird section to see what they've got.
- C.
Visiting the bird section is hit-or-miss for me.
- D.
You'd never catch me in a pet store!
- 4.How much noise are you comfortable being around?
- A.
Noise doesn't bother me. I know parrots can get loud at times but bring it on!
- B.
Some noise is not bad - an occasional screech would be just fine with me.
- C.
I prefer peace and quite so I can read, nap, watch the tube.... I don't like distractions.
- D.
I HATE noise! I don't see a parrot in my future.
- 5.Can you think of yourself as owning a parrot as a companion pet?
- A.
I don't have to think... I already own a parrot (one or more) and I know how amazing they are!
- B.
Yes, I think how COOL it would be to relate to an exotic bird as a companion pet and friend.
- C.
I am intrigued by the idea and am interested in learning more about parrots.
- D.
Hardly! I think about the noise and the mess and the time commitment, and don't see myself owning a parrot.
- 6.Let's talk COST - to what extent are you willing to invest in the health and happiness of a parrot as a companion pet?
- A.
Cost, no problem - I know parrots are smart and need lots of toys to keep them happy. I have done my homework and know what I would be getting into.
- B.
Cost! I'm always tight on finances - more month than money. The cash I have, I chose to invest in meeting my needs.
- C.
I would provide for my parrot's ongoing needs just like I would for any other companion pet that's part of my family.
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