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!
@Heather225
Love! This picture! Can see the personality this little buddy has. So sweet. 🦜
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??? ;)