What are the other commitments of owning a parrot?
Spending time with your parrot is not the only commitment youre in for. Parrots are messy! Have you ever seen a parrot devour fruit, or spill its seeds out of his food bowl? It will get messy daily. What about how frequent parrots poop? Some species poop every 10 minuteswhat a mess! Because these creatures enjoy eating, and need a variety of foods to maintain their happiness, cleaning the cage regularly takes work. On the weekends be prepared to wash and sanitize everything. Thats not all, parrots molt yearly, so expect feathers wherever your bird may be. Also, expect to run the vacuum daily. Still convinced a parrot is for you? Are parrots noisy? Parrots are noisy by nature. As babies they may give the notion that they are quiet pets. But, be warned, parrots scream!!! The bigger they are, the louder they scream! Even the smallest parrot can be annoying if you dont feel like hearing them squawk and chirp! If you decide to get a larger parrot, such as a Macaw or Cockatoo, expect the win