In this article we’re going to discuss how to tell if you’ve got a sick bird on your hands.

Unlike people, birds can’t tell you when something hurts or they just feel like garbage. So how do you tell when your bird is under the weather?

Most sick birds get that way because of poor nutrition and stress. Poor nutrition is more from what a bird eats than from how much, as birds don’t need a lot of food. Stress can come from a number of things such as poor environment and rapid changes in temperature. A happy bird is usually a healthy bird.

Age-The younger the bird comes to you the better your chances are. A hand fed bird that has a good relationship with the breeder will be more trusting of humans. And building on this relationship of trust with your bird is important if it is to learn from you. Adopting the bird at an early age gives your bird several years to listen and watch you associate words with objects. Many birds learn most of their vocabulary at an early age. The Congo African Grey is an exception. It learns words at a slightly older age but continues to add to it’s vocabulary for as long as it lives.

Gender-Most males birds are better talkers than females. And since most birds are not dimorphic, except in a few species, it is hard to tell from the bird’s body characteristics whether it is male or female. Having an avian vet perform a blood test on the bird you are considering is one of the best ways to be absolutely sure about its sex.

Breed-Careful choice of the type of bird is important. Some of the larger parrots such as Cockatoos and Macaws can learn a limited vocabulary.  And smaller birds such as Budgies, Parkeets, and Lovebirds, Lorikeets, and Conures can learn while they are young.  Congo African Greys are the most prolific talkers, and can use words and sentences in perfect context in a conversation.

Personality-A bird that is shy, aggressive, or noticeably quiet is not the best pick in terms of being able to speak. It’s best to spend some time observing the bird at different times during the day to get the best idea of how much vocalizing the bird does naturally. This will also help you decide if the voice is a pleasant sound.

Longevity: Some varieties of parrots can live for up to 50 years or more, which is a lifelong commitment that also needs careful consideration as these birds become much attached to their owners. Are you prepared to take on that responsibility?

You will certainly need to do plenty of research if you decide to become a parrot owner, as these creatures are not only very smart, extremely vocal and require specific routine and medical care, but they are also very social creatures that need plenty of attention, stimulation and love. One final point to keep in mind is that despite popular belief, parrots are not domestic pets. They retain all of the natural instincts as their cousins do that live in the wild. Are you sure that you’re up for all that?

Resource Author Francisco Rodriguez H.
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