Why Is It Important To Have A Pet Parrot?

I love my parrot. He is a very sweet tempered, friendly parrot. I have had him for 13 years. My opinion on having a pet parrot has been shaped over the years. I went in to the decision pretty well informed about the responsibility involved. I had lived with a roommate who had several parrots. They are beautiful, intelligent pets. However, when I made the decision to get a parrot, I was a different person leading a different life. Single, no kids and living with one very tolerant roommate. Thirteen years later, I am very fortunate to have a very tolerant husband who never wanted a parrot. With this experience in mind I have put together the following: 10 Reasons Not to Get a Parrot as a Pet Reason #1 They live a really long time. People say …show more content…
In my situation, I lived alone for many years, so training him to be comfortable being handled by lots of people wasn't an issue. Again, with a pet living so long, your life can change dramatically and your parrot might not be prepared for it. Reason #4 Most parrots aren't great around small children. This wasn't an issue when I got my parrot; there were no small children around EVER! Now there are two, and a dog. The parrot can't be out when the children are. The risk of my parrot biting is probably higher than my dog and there are fewer warning signs that he felt threatened. Reason #5 The mess. They are messy and there is nothing you can do about that. Mine lives in a glass enclosed cage, which contains the mess, but inside the cage is quite a mess. Reason #6 The noise. Parrots scream, mine likes to play "I can be louder than that" when the baby cries or the vacuum cleaner is running. There is nothing you need more than your pet screaming while your baby is. Noise can also be a factor if you live in an apartment. Every time I moved I was concerned I would be evicted due to the noise. Though in one apartment building, I found out that a neighbor had been talking to my parrot through the door. He had a social life when I wasn't home. Reason #7 It is …show more content…
However, bearded dragon lizards actually make very good pets. Before choosing the next pet for your family, take the time to learn about this fascinating creature. Bearded Dragons are very calm and gentle animals. This makes them great for children as well as adults. Most of the time, they will let just about anyone hold them because they are so trusting. Even though they are so trusting, they are still very curious, outgoing, and interested in what is going on around them. Some other lizards get aggravated when they are carried around but the Bearded Dragon doesn't care. This lizard is called the Bearded Dragon because of the way they look. They have a series of spines under their chin that look like a beard. The lizards can puff them out to make themselves look larger than they really are to enemies. However, they don't feel threatened very easily. It takes a lot to provoke a Bearded Dragon. Bearded Dragons come in many different color varieties. Some even come in vibrant hues of oranges, reds, and purples. Breeders are constantly trying to get new color patterns. However, the more rare colored lizards can get to be very expensive. This lizard can get to be up to twenty inches long, from head to tail. Even though they get so long, they are still easy to manage, even by kids. If you decide to buy a Bearded Dragon, make sure you pick out a healthy one. Most of the time, the tail is a good