Birds make great pets. The type of the bird is also important and can really change the maintenence level of the pet. I've had lots of parakeets and loved them! (You want to have at least two, so they are not lonely when you leave the house). Once you get them comfortable with you, (and if you clip their wings--important so they don't fly into walls or fans or other dangerous places and hurt themselves) its great to leave them out. When I was home, I always left the cage open and they loved to climb on top of the cage and sqwak.I also had a cockatiel which was fantastic. You can teach those birds to wistle and imitate sounds (to an extent..and it takes a bit of time). Mine was fantastic...it would walk around the house and follow people whisteling happy birthday. It was great. It also enjoyed being out of the cage and being held (as did the parakeets). I really think that if you have the time to give to your animals, birds can make really great (and happy!) pets.
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