I'm after a pet and looking for some advice on the best pet for me and my circumstances.?

I'm 28, Male and live on my own, I'm not at home between 8:30AM and 6:00PM. I've been looking after my bro's canary this wk coz he's on hol's and got a little attached, only prob is he's v cute but also v boring (sorry Billy but u are), he doesn't interact much, does his own thing, you can't handle him and can't let him out of the cage (pointless pet), I'm now thinking of getting a cockatiel or parrot but it's just an idea at the mo.


Any1 recommend any of these or any other ideas bearing in mind my circumstances!


Any questions, contact me at my e-mail address in yahoo!


Thanks!I'm after a pet and looking for some advice on the best pet for me and my circumstances.?
It looks like your really busy. I would't recommend getting a Parrot because they sometimes demand more attention then you can give. I do recommend A Parakeet or a Cocaktiel, as long as you have plenty of toys for them to play with they do not have to have your attention all the time.





Owning a Parrot is like have a 2 year old child in your home for a very long time.








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You will have to consider very carefully what pet you have if you are going to be ut most of the day. Perhaps, if you are thinking of birds you might want to get two so they are company for each other.
Any pet that interacts with you is going to need you at home a little more. Parrots like to go to bed around 7.30-8.00pm, they need 12hours sleep,so this really is out the question. I have parrots but I am home from about 1pm.(this is not as much time spent with them as I would like.) You could get a pair of love birds in a large cage, but again You would loose the interaction. Sorry not much help really,but one parrot of any species would be desperatly lonely.
all birds like to have a mate otherwise they feather pluck because they are board.your best bet is get a goldfish tank or an aquarium you can leave them all day.
i've got 2 a cornsnake, there pretty funky pets!


there a solitary snake by nature anyway so shouldn't bother by being on their own but don't mind being handled and are very tame.


i work as well and they dont seem to mind if i'm not there all day.
why don't u try budgies? they are great litle pets and they have a personality too! also i love rats! (loads of people going yuck!). they are very affectionate and can be trained to do stuff too!
I would say a cockateil or a quaker parrot. May I also reccomend a bird rescue.
What ever pet you get you must make sure that you have everything it will need for it鈥檚 habitat,


Parrots like lots of company,


So do cockatiels ,


I had budgerigars, I trained them to sit on my shoulder,


Sing their talking if you know what i mean, when I spoke,


it took some doing but they can be handled and they are fun
u should get a african grey parrot on problem is all pets will need company exept fish but if u have a african grey you can leave a radio on and they will learn 2 talk
well you can go to a reputable pet shop an get yourself a pair of baby budgies.





That way you can get them to learn to interact with you too.





It is advised to get a male and female rather than two of same sex
Hi Chips,


I agree that canaries are boring but that is also why they are easy no brainer pets. I currently own and have owned many varieties of parrots for 30yrs. There are several things you must consider about most of them, most important; they are very bright and can become totally bonded to you. The larger birds live between 40-90 yrs (with good care). Too many people get parrots without researching their needs and without the commitment they require. A parrot needs attention, they are very sensitive to their environment (no smoking or use of many household products around them). Many parrots will develop behavior problems (screaming, biting, feather picking) and can even die from lack of attention and love. If you live in an apt. or close living area they may be too noisy and cause problems with your neighbors, even happy birds. My African Grey would be most happy if he could be on my shoulder most of the day. He talks, sings, calls the dogs, answers the phone, says ';thank you'; when given his favorite treat.....and so much more. He is a wonderful pet and companion but does require time and attention. If you are at work all day your parrot will want your time when you come home, they can't be left alone constantly. I leave Sponge Bob and other cartoons on for my bird Groovy when I go out.


Anyway, I hope you can see that a parrot is not a pet you take lightly, Cockatiels can be nice pets and not so demanding, they also don't live as long. Have you thought about adopting a cat. I would suggest an adult male(neutered), they are quite independent, low maintenance but also very loving and affectionate. Also, women love cats......a good pet for a single guy! I forgot to mention that parrots can become very possessive.


So Chips,I can appreciate how nice it is to have a pet, I couldn't be without my critters. Just don't be impulsive and really think it through (try putting yourself in their position). Good Luck!!!
With a name like yours a fish would go down a treat.
It really depends upon the size of bird you want. Cockatiels are great for small birds, but they sometimes get lonely and if you're gone during the day, that may not be the best pet for you. The larger parrots are smart enough to know that when you leave in the morning, you will be back later, and so they just find something to entertain themselves until you come home and they don't get lonely as easily. Lovebirds are also great (no, you don't have to get them in pairs) because they are very willing to play with you when you want to, but are just as happy with a new toy or bell for hours when you're at work. If you want more information on birds and how to care for them or train them, go to http://www.cockatootrainer.com/newowner/





You can also email me through the website and I'd be happy to help you pinpoint the perfect bird. I help people find their perfect pet every day at my family's pet store.
Hi there i have a cockatiel and I am also out most of the day. I would recommend finding out about owning two cockatiels so that they are company for each other. Mine is very friendy and comes out all the time when i am in, he will sit by me and he is very good company (although a little noisy sometimes, very high pitched squauk) when i am not in i leave the radio on all day for company although he would prefer somebody to be there. also get a large cage so there is plenty of room.





Good luck.
Rats make excellent pets and are very interactive and intelligent little creatures! Ive had quite a few pet rats over past few years!





Heres a link or two for you to check out ! http://www.fancy-rats.co.uk/information/





http://www.miceandrats.com/standrat.htm





Take care
If you're prepared to put the effort in to get a big enough cage (see www.guineapigcages.com for information, pet shop cages are not big enough) then a pair of guinea pigs make great pets. They won't miss you while you're out of the house but can be picked up and handled. The forum on www.guineapigcages.com is excellent if you want more information.
Get a Hamster, they sleep in the day and come out in the evening Perfect! plus v cute!





Oh don't get a bird they should be aloud to have enough room to fly, it's v cruel!
you should get a pair of cute little baby parrots and train them for what you want them to do.
A bird would'nt be a great idea, you are not at home long enough for a solitary one (they really need company) and if you get 2 it will be harder to tame them. Also some can be high maintenance, definitly I would'nt consider anything larger than a cockatiel. They are brilliant pets but not the best option in your circumstances.





A hamster or a pair of rats seems a good idea, but hamsters can be little b*stards with biting.





You need 2 rats as they get very lonely. Get rats as babys and they will be very tame and you can take them out to play with them and let them have a run around. They are lovely friendly little pets. Rats are gorgeous. You would need a large cage for them. 2 females is the best option, and get them at the same time from the same place to avoid having to introduce them (It can get nasty, but 2 females are usually easier to introduce than 2 males)





I would reccomend 2 young rats, a big cage and a beginners book. Do some research on the web also and buy them from a good pet shop or a rat breeder.





Good luck and I hope this helps! =)
cocktails are OK but they can be noisy they are great fun to train and play with