Planning to keep a pet bird? Here are a few things to keep in mind

Birds are very intelligent animals. They bond with their human counterparts and also know their owners. Slowly they also rely on them. While keeping a bird as a pet can be a little complex, it also has tons of advantages. Having birds as pets is often the subject of debate between animal advocates and pet owners. Some are of the belief that birds should be left out in the open sky and others think that they belong at home and need to be taken care of. 

If you are someone who is planning to keep a bird as a pet, here are a few advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages

Saving space: Most birds take up a very small space. So if you want to keep a pet but are concerned about space issues, a bird should be the pick for you. The size of a bird’s cage depends on how big they are. Most birds kept as pets are usually small, these include cockatiels, parrots, finches, and canaries. This is why they require only a small space unless you plan to own multiple of them. 

Longer life span: Birds have a longer lifespan as compared to other house pets. In fact, some of them can even outlive you. Birds are perfect for people who want to avoid the abandonment and heartbreak of losing a pet.

Disadvantages

Noisy: Birds can often be very noisy. While some people like the sound of chirping, for others it could be annoying. It could be noise and cacophony.

Trouble finding a bird doctor: Avian veterinarians are not that common. Therefore, before you think of getting a bird, make sure you find a veterinarian close to your place. The demand for avian vets is not as common as dog and cat vets.