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Bird as a pet

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 October 2015 - 21:00

My DH wants to buy our 4 y.o a bird to take care of. I've never had a bird at home, which one would you suggest we should get? Where is it best to buy from?

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 09 October 2015 - 21:13
Personally I think a bird for a 4 year old to take care of is not a good idea. Birds are very fragile and difficult to handle and their cages are no fun to clean. A 4 year old would soon lose interest. I have two grandchildren 5 and 8 I have a parrot. The younger of the two ,even after watching me do all the cleaning / feeding, still has not grasped how to clean up and care for Pietie. We have cats and dogs and he helps with their daily routines so he does know about caring for pets but other than chatting to Pietie occasionally prefers the cuddly animals.
 
 

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