I grew up with a parakeet, Tweety Bird, he was a great pet. I even taught him to talk, yes parakeets can learn to talk. I have also had a parrot, a cherry headed conure. I personally would recommend a parakeet as your childs first bird, they are small not as messy as a parrot and usually don't mind being held plus they have a pleasant singing voice. Parrots are messy, bite harder and are very vocally louder. My parrot was very mean, bit me every time I put my hand in the cage. Not that all parrots are mean, I just prefer the parakeet, especially for a child. i also like the Coackatil, but have never owned one. Let us know what you get. |