Deciding

Deciding if you want a Parrot is a big decision and should not be taken lightly. They create a lot of work, mess, chaos, time & you have to have an enormous amount of patience.

Below are the Pros & Cons of Owning a Parrot.
This also depends on what species of parrot you get.

Pros
They bring you joy
Bonding with you
Love
Companionship
Ability to talk & communicate
Entertainment
They just make the day brighter
Human Interaction
Intelligence
Affection
Mimicing Sounds with Clarity
They live a long time
 

Home

Cons
Time Consuming - Can only leave for short periods
Money - food/water/vets/toys/cages
They can be like a toddler
Demanding
Biting
Difficulty Listening
Mess (feces & food all over)
Screaming
Molting
Bluffing Stage
Horomones
They have a long memory
Taming

Cockatoo