While many people are interested in birds as pets, there are many aspects that you may need to consider before you select a specific species. You must consider many different things such as how much time and energy you may be able to dedicate to a bird as well as how much noise you will be able to tolerate. These questions will aid you in deciding on which type of bird is best for your lifestyle.

While there are a multitude of toys on the market for pet birds, selecting safe toys is of immense importance because injury and even death could occur if you are not conscious of the possible hazards. Also, when selecting toys for your bird, you must also be cognizant of the size of the toy as compared to the size of your bird, that is, you do not want to pick out a toy that is too large for your bird, or that is too small.

While selecting your pet bird, it is best to do a bit of research on what type you would like. Below is a list of the five most commonly owned companion birds and a little bit of information about each species.

Just like any type of pet, birds can be exposed to a number of dangers in the household. There are many different reasons behind this, which include their small size and metabolism. Just like babies, birds are curios and often want to explore everything they can reach with their beaks. Due to this common behavior, it is very important to bird-proof your house as a means to protect your pet.

As with many pets, it is quite possible to train your new bird to do tricks. There are some basic keys to training that are essential and should be adhered to if they are to be successful. First and foremost, if the bird does something good, you should reward it in some way. This way your bird will associate its behavior with a positive reward. Some bird trainers suggest using fruit or popcorn (either popped or un-popped kernels). If the bird does something undesirable, you should simply ignore it. This leads to extinction of the negative behavior and reinforces the positive.