I have a parrot: Ask me anything!
Some of you know him! He is a white-bellied caique named Flip! Seeing as how birds don't get as much exposure as other animals, I thought it'd be fun to create a space for questions about what life with him is like and hopefully teach you something new about the difficult but fulfilling world of parrot ownership!
He’s so adorable how did you come up with his name?
@Countrygirl095
This breed hops, tap dances, and rolls over, so "Flip" came naturally as a result of all his flipping haha
@Heather225 I was wondering, if your bird is really expensive to feed, my friend H. Does, your bird eat, worms at all?
@calmMango9611
parrots aren't worm eaters. it's the pointed beak shape birds that are worm eaters. Flip's diety can be pricey because he needs a varied diet of pellets, fuits/veggies, and sprouted seed blends that i have to make myself bc it's healthier than getting dry seed. a good diet is pretty critical for a domesticated parrot and he's worth the cost and all the inconvenience at times lol
@Heather225 Thanks for sharing this, with me.
ever seen a bird smile? now you have
@Heather225
You have such a beautiful bird! I have always wanted a bird, but don't know if that is the right type of animal for me. What is the hardest part about having a pet bird?
@smilingbao
thank you!
the hardest part is committing the time to them. birds aren't quite like cats or dogs; they need a ton of attention and to be able to stretch their wings which means time out of their cage. if you don't have a lot of time to give, getting two birds to keep one another company is a good option. otherwise a bird will get depressed if it's on its own too much. the other hard part is being able to have the finances enough to ensure they get a cage suited to their size (which can be big depending on the breed) and an ongoing supply of toys & variety of food in their diet. for me, my bird is like a little child, emotionally and in needs. but if you can put down the time and energy they can be a lifelong companion 🥰
@smilingbao
^^^ this is mostly about parrots. there are low maintenance birds out there if you just want the presence of singing birds like canaries, finches etc.. they still need a lot of living space but not as hugely interactive.
Is Flip ever NOT photogenic??? ;)
