Birding What is the best bird to get a pet for a child?

Question by army_sister785: What is the best bird to get a pet for a child?
My niece is 6 and wants a bird. I was wanting any suggestions about what is the best bird to get as a first pet bird. I was thinking about a parakeet because I had them when I was younger and enjoyed them. This bird(s) will be kept at her grandparents so she can enjoy it on her weekend visits. Is it better to get 2 birds so they can keep each other company or will 1 be ok by itself?
First off, she is MY niece, not my child!

And yes, I have asked her grandparents about it! And there IS a reason why she can’t take it home, her mother would feed it to the cats or let it go, that’s how smart and caring she is.

She had a baby bird and it died and she doesn’t know it yet and she’ll be crushed when she comes back in a few days to an empty cage. So I’m getting her a bird for her birthday if she wants another one.

I know she probably won’t be handling the birds, we were never able to handle ours much. They’ll mostly be for her to watch and take care of.

Best answer:

Answer by devon d
I would suggest, since she is 6 and all…only get one. and yes, a parakeet is ideal for a first-time bird owner.

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