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Question
Hi! I am thinking strongly about getting a pet bird, do you have any suggestions on what bird i should get. I dont want a fancy expensive one becasue i am just starting out, but i really want to bird that will be affectionate towards me, and will hop on my finger, and will be tame. What bird should i get?

Answer
Hi, Carlos,

I can't help you select a parrot for a pet bird because I don't know enough about your lifestyle, desires, etc.  However, I will tell you that if you want an affectionate, tame bird, purchase a just-weaned, handfed baby parrot from a reputable parrot breeder.  

There are no guarantees when it comes to parrots.  A parrot's behavior is directly related to how the bird was socialized as a baby and its life experiences thus far in its lifetime.  No one can tell you to buy a cockatiel, for instance, because they are tame and affectionate.  This is not how it works!  Any parrot can be affectionate and tame if the bird is socialized properly.  So it's not really a choice of species/subspecies of parrot necessarily, it's a socialization issue.  

If you buy an untame parrot from a pet store or other, it will take much time, patience, and knowledge on your part to tame the bird.

Chrys