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I seek the advice of some bird owners.
I've been thinking about getting a bird lately. I know for a fact that I will have enough time for one, but I am still thinking about what kind of bird to get. I've owned a pair of budgies for about 5 years, but sadly they passed away last month in a very unfortunate teflon accident. Anyway, I've been considering getting one of these birds.
Indian Ringneck Parakeet
Cockatiel
Sun Conure
I've been reading up on all three of these and I'm still stuck on which one seems good for me. Growing up, my mother had an old cockatiel, so I know what it is like owning them. Only thing that bothers me about them is that they seem to be really attached to their owner and nobody else. As for the conure, they seem like they are really nice birds but from what I've seen they sound VERY loud. That doesn't bother me too much but I feel that their loudness might detract from their sweetness. As for the IRN, they seem pretty nice but I don't really know what to expect from them. They are all pretty different birds, but I would like to get some feedback from fellow bird owners before I continoue researching them. Pic semi related.
>> Anonymous
Having all of the birds you mention here, going from budgie to cockatiel is a smart move. very low maintenance bird that will love you like any parrot. I had a sun conure that i adopted from a rescue that was a sweet sweet bird but he liked my dad and i alone and anyone else he would bite... HARD. His screams were just far too much for my landlord so i unfortunately had to relocate him to the adoption agency and instead took a senegal parrot. The senegal was great unfortunately he had an untimely death due to some illness.

I currently have a parakeet and cockatiel and i am happy where i am right now living in an apartment with my birds. If you live with anyone or in an apartment, a conure would be a bad choice for you and the bird. Ringneck parakeets can be just as loud if thats how you inadvertantly train them to be. Loving birds but they have never held my interest at all.

My opinion, for your next bird, get something that is one rung up the ladder instead of jumping ahead. A cockatiel would love you and your company and not require so much time and maintenance as a larger parrot. If you do have the time, patience, space, and EARS for the conure, go for it! I loved my sun and he was the next bird i got after my parakeets.

Make the right choice in the end for the bird.
>> Anonymous
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>>337783
First: DON'T USE TEFLON AROUND BIRDS. EVER. I have all three of those you listed. Ringnecks (the African variety is smaller but they're pretty similar) are affectionate but can bite very hard. Moustached parakeets, which I think are a type of ringneck, are good too. Cockatiels are generally loving, gentle, and curious. They have "dust" on their feathers, even with bathing, so if you have allergies you might want to factor that in your decision. Sun conures are awesome, but loud as fuck and very messy.

Since you had budgies, you might like Bourke's parakeets (pic, baby Rosa Bourke's). They're quiet and very sweet, gentler than budgies. Otherwise, a cockatiel would probably be your best bet. If you're dead-set on a conure, check out green-cheek or maroon-belly conures. They're small and quieter than suns.
>> Anonymous
whats the deal with teflon and birds???
>> Anonymous
>>337817
When heated, it releases fumes that are very dangerous to birds' delicate respiratory systems.
>> Anonymous
I agree with everyone else. However, I don't agree with the notion that "cockatiels require less of your time" all because they are smaller parrots. All parrots require your time and attention. They are undomesticated flock animals, and the least we can do for them is provide them a few hours of time spent out of their cage every day, regardless of how big they are.

It all depends really on your living situation. Suns are notoriously loud. They'll make your ears bleed. I don't know much about IRNs, but everyone I've come across who owns one are absolutely enamored with their bird(s). I suggest finding ways to hang out with a sun conure and IRN, like at a bird store or fair, or even a breeder. Not all cockatiels are one-person birds btw, it depends largely on the individual bird's personality and how they are raised and socialized, especially as chicks.

Remember to always keep your options open and Research, Research, Research!
>> Anonymous
I can only offer advice on cockitiel. Good birds, you only need to spend one or two hours a day with them.

However, if you are looking for a quiet bird, I suggest getting a female. Females are alot quieter. But it is kind of nice waking up to my bird singing to me in the morning. >>;
>> Anonymous
>>337815
I second Bourke Parrots, I've had bourkes, budgies, and cockatiels and the bourkes were always much sweeter and friendlier towards people they didn't know.
>> Anonymous
caique <3
>> Anonymous
I had a bunch of cockatiels once... They are very loud and demand a lot of attention. We never closed the cages so they hung out on top and would fly to anyone close enough. Of course this meant that the entire house was their toilet but i guess it was somewhat manageable (cleaning was hell). We had to give them away when we discovered that a bird allergy was the reason why one of my sisters was scratching her skin off.

I'd recommend them even if they are loud. They're pretty low maintenance, curious and loving.
>> Anonymous
obligatory adorable cockatiel video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe_StC1BUf8
>> Anonymous
go for the cockatiel, they're really low key and laid back if you raise-em right.
>> Anonymous
You could go with budgies again. Take the time to hand-train both of them and boom, you have two lovely, smart, attitude-filled birds. Also one of the better things about budgies is that compared to the usual parrot screams their noises are practically sugar for the ears.

Some of the females are bitey as all hell though.