{"id":4664,"date":"2022-09-06T03:15:12","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T03:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-09-07T09:13:07","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T09:13:07","slug":"should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I get a bird or dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#Should_I_get_a_bird_or_dog\" title=\"Should I get a bird or dog?\">Should I get a bird or dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#What_is_better_a_bird_or_a_dog\" title=\"What is better a bird or a dog?\">What is better a bird or a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#Why_birds_are_better_pets_than_dogs\" title=\"Why birds are better pets than dogs?\">Why birds are better pets than dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_pet_bird\" title=\"Why you shouldn\u2019t get a pet bird?\">Why you shouldn\u2019t get a pet bird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#Should_I_get_a_bird_as_a_pet\" title=\"Should I get a bird as a pet?\">Should I get a bird as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#Where_can_I_not_pet_a_bird\" title=\"Where can I not pet a bird?\">Where can I not pet a bird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#Do_birds_carry_diseases\" title=\"Do birds carry diseases?\">Do birds carry diseases?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#Do_pet_birds_love_their_owners\" title=\"Do pet birds love their owners?\">Do pet birds love their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#How_hard_is_it_to_have_a_pet_bird\" title=\"How hard is it to have a pet bird?\">How hard is it to have a pet bird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#Are_birds_good_pets_for_10_year_olds\" title=\"Are birds good pets for 10 year olds?\">Are birds good pets for 10 year olds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#Is_it_cruel_to_have_pet_bird\" title=\"Is it cruel to have pet bird?\">Is it cruel to have pet bird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#Can_birds_sense_emotions_in_humans\" title=\"Can birds sense emotions in humans?\">Can birds sense emotions in humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#Is_it_right_to_keep_birds_in_cages\" title=\"Is it right to keep birds in cages?\">Is it right to keep birds in cages?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#What_is_the_best_bird_for_a_pet\" title=\"What is the best bird for a pet?\">What is the best bird for a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#How_much_does_a_pet_bird_cost\" title=\"How much does a pet bird cost?\">How much does a pet bird cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-get-a-bird-or-dog\/#What_is_the_cheapest_bird\" title=\"What is the cheapest bird?\">What is the cheapest bird?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_a_bird_or_dog\"><\/span>Should I get a bird or dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are said to be man&#8217;s best friend, and deservedly so. While pet birds are less common as pets, a healthy, well-socialized, well-respected bird can also be a happy, attentive companion \u2014 some parrots will even follow verbal cues. Birds Are Extremely Intelligent, Easy to Train, and Social.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-and-birds-live-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can dogs and birds live together?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-better-a-bird-or-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_better_a_bird_or_a_dog\"><\/span>What is better a bird or a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Dogs. Dogs are said to be man\u2019s best friend, and deservedly so. While pet birds are less common as pets, a healthy, well-socialized, well-respected bird can also be a happy, attentive companion \u2014 some parrots will even follow verbal cues.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9M0OKnfmcRM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-birds-are-better-pets-than-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_birds_are_better_pets_than_dogs\"><\/span>Why birds are better pets than dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Birds Take up Less Room<\/p>\n<p>Some dog breeds can grow very large, and cats need ample territory to roam and prowl to be happy. Birds, however, can be content in a relatively small area, as compared to other types of pets.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-you-shouldn-t-get-a-pet-bird\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_pet_bird\"><\/span>Why you shouldn\u2019t get a pet bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Driven mad by boredom and loneliness, caged birds often become aggressive, neurotic, and self-destructive. They pull out their own feathers, mutilate their skin, incessantly bob their heads, pace back and forth, peck over and over again at cage bars, and shake or even collapse from anxiety.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-get-a-bird-as-a-pet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_a_bird_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Should I get a bird as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are social, interactive, attractive and often can learn to speak human language. They can make great pets, but they are not great for everyone. If you have the time, space, finances and lifestyle to support owning a bird, these incredible creatures can make loving lifelong companions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-can-i-not-pet-a-bird\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_not_pet_a_bird\"><\/span>Where can I not pet a bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To help your bird build a healthy bond with both you and other people, keep caresses and petting limited to the head or feet only, and ask others to do the same. The reason for this is that birds\u2019 sexual organs are located directly under the wings on a bird\u2019s back.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-birds-carry-diseases\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_birds_carry_diseases\"><\/span>Do birds carry diseases?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The four diseases that most frequently affect birds that use feeders are: salmonella, trichomoniasis, aspergillosis, and avian pox. All of these diseases are transmitted from one bird to another at feeding stations, especially when overcrowding occurs. Birds are also susceptible to mites and lice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-pet-birds-love-their-owners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pet_birds_love_their_owners\"><\/span>Do pet birds love their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bird lovers and bird owners would swear that birds do and can love humans.\u00a0 And this is true, but not all birds will develop emotional bonds to people but some definitely do!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.petmd.com\/files\/getting-a-second-bird.jpg\" alt=\"Getting a Second Bird: What You Need to Know | PetMD\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/egdBROqFEeU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-hard-is-it-to-have-a-pet-bird\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_hard_is_it_to_have_a_pet_bird\"><\/span>How hard is it to have a pet bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet birds are different than cats and dogs, but they are not any more difficult to keep healthy. The right pet bird diet, a clean cage, fresh bird food and water, safe bird toys, exercise, and lots of attention are the basics.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-birds-good-pets-for-10-year-olds\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_birds_good_pets_for_10_year_olds\"><\/span>Are birds good pets for 10 year olds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finches. Finches and canaries are first on the list of best pet birds for kids because they require minimal interaction and are easy to care for. Young children especially tend to love these birds because they are fascinating to watch and provide soothing \u201cmusic\u201d with their soft chirps and chatter.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-have-pet-bird\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_have_pet_bird\"><\/span>Is it cruel to have pet bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is not cruel to keep a pet bird as long as you are dedicated to giving it everything it needs. Now, this is not an invitation to go tromping through the woods and plucking a fledgling hawk from it\u2019s nest. In fact, it is not legal to privately own more wild birds in North America.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-birds-sense-emotions-in-humans\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_birds_sense_emotions_in_humans\"><\/span>Can birds sense emotions in humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Birds Can Tell If You Are Watching Them \u2014 Because They Are Watching You. Summary: In humans, the eyes are said to be the \u2018window to the soul,\u2019 conveying much about a person\u2019s emotions and intentions. New research demonstrates for the first time that birds also respond to a human\u2019s gaze.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HLh6nYtZ7SQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-right-to-keep-birds-in-cages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_right_to_keep_birds_in_cages\"><\/span>Is it right to keep birds in cages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NEW DELHI: Birds have the fundamental right to \u201clive with dignity\u201d and fly in the sky without being kept in cages or subjected to cruelty, Delhi High Court has said while holding that running their trade was a \u201cviolation of their rights\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-bird-for-a-pet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_bird_for_a_pet\"><\/span>What is the best bird for a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Best Bird to Have as a Pet<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cockatiel. Cockatiels are known for their easy-going personality and being friendly and affectionate.<\/li>\n<li>Conure Bird. These little birds are louder than most.<\/li>\n<li>Finch.<\/li>\n<li>Canary Bird.<\/li>\n<li>Parakeet.<\/li>\n<li>Lovebird.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3nAxnRrwxrU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-a-pet-bird-cost\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_pet_bird_cost\"><\/span>How much does a pet bird cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A pair of finches can cost between $20 and $100. A budgie is usually about $25. Cockatiels range from $80 to $150. Amazon greys can be between $700 to $1,500.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-cheapest-bird\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_bird\"><\/span>What is the cheapest bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small Birds: Budgies, Canaries, and Finches<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Budgies (Parakeets): $10 to $35. Since they\u2019re small, budgies are relatively inexpensive to care for and feed.<\/li>\n<li>Canaries: $25 to $150.<\/li>\n<li>Finches: $10 to $100.<\/li>\n<li>Parrotlets: $100 to $300.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should I get a bird or dog?What is better a bird or a dog?Why birds are better pets than dogs?Why you shouldn\u2019t get a pet bird?Should I get a bird as a pet?Where can I not pet a bird?Do birds carry diseases?Do pet birds love their owners?How hard is it to have&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194312,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Should-I-get-a-bird-or-dog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4664"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4664"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4664\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194313,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4664\/revisions\/194313"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194312"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4664"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4664"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4664"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}