Where can I find a bird?
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone know where I can find a cheap talking bird. I have have a few parakeets when I was younger, but I've always wanted a discussion bird, but their so expensive. Does anyone know any pet shops that sell cheap, small, talking birds.
Parakeets can talk as well whether not better than many larger birds. If your keets did not talk you either did not know how to listen or you did not put plenty effort into teaching them. I had several chitchat keets and my son's could recite the pledge of allegiance. It is up to the indiviual bird whether he will talk and how much effort you put into training it.
No bird is going to be cheap. The "cheapest" talking bird you'll find would be a cockatiel most likely and not all of them sermon, only a male and not even every male. In the US Cockatiels start contained by price at $115 or more. Then you have to factor in the cost of a cage, toys, food, supplements, bits and pieces, etc. Unfortunately not talking bird is going to be "cheap" but if you find a breeder you may be able to salvage a little bit of money.
Answers: Keep an eye on the ads surrounded by your local paper. Also try Craigslist.com. Be patient, someone nearby will own baby birds and you will get a talking bird cheaper than what the pet stores market them for.
There really aren't many smaller talking birds. The other problem with larger birds, expense aside, is that birds bite. Alot. And big birds can break fingers, and incentive nerve damage. It takes years of work to own a well behaved bird that is a merriment. That being said, I'm thinking you should look into a conure. They don't talk great, but can be taught to vote several words. They are also really fun to watch play and are very sweet. However, on the down side, they are freakin' LOUD!! Especially the Sun, Jenday, and Nanday.
You didn't say what nouns you live in so we cant help you there.
P.S.Another problem beside talking birds, is they don't just talk, they screech really loud, and will loudly jabber through your favorite tv show, or an important conversation with your boss. Mine loves to yelp incessantly when I answer the phone just for amusement.
at the pet store or you can adopt one
You are not going to find a talking bird cheap. I would look on Petfinder and see if there are any bird rescues contained by or around your area. I have a Dusky Conure that I adopted. You would be surprised how oodles talking birds are looking for homes because I guess there are families out in attendance that did not fully realize all that goes with civilized for them and the fact that some of them can outlive us.
Cheap does not get you a quality or nourishing bird. Your best bet is a small pet store that hand breeds/feeds the bird and gets it a lot of human exposure. Alternatively you may check E-bay, online stores or even your neighborhood Pennysaver magazine - ad in the newspapers. You might want to put an ad contained by a paper or supermarket.. I am no expert, but I would want one from someone that has a healthy and economically taken care of bird but just can't keep it any longer for doesn`t matter what their reasons may be. You also need to see it before purchasing it. I get my first cockateil from a local store in Mineola, NY known as For Birds Only though not cheap she became the love of my vivacity.
The cheapest talking bird I own found would be a Quaker they're about $200 http://birdfarm.com/sale/quakers-for-sal... Good luck I hope you find one!
Cockatiels can talk and whistle, but usually with the sole purpose the males, and they're not too expensive. Here's a good site. You can enter in where you live and what kindly of bird you want and it will find breeders near you. You can find some cockatiels for as low as $30. If you do end up getting a bird, make certain its hand fed. Good Luck!
http://www.birdbreeders.com/
At the pet store
