User:AnimalLover656/sandbox

Parakeet Pros and Cons: - To all those thinking to get a parakeet, welcome! Parakeets are good pets to keep in general but at times you may find there might be some things you don't want in your dream bird. Parakeets have so many pros that might not be covered but, sadly, there might be at least one con that you find will take away your chance of homing a cute feathery friend. But lets get into it!

Pros -Friendly -Fun to play with -Can learn to talk -Is good for beginner bird owners -Small -Easily held -Playful -Don't mind noise -Can be taught tricks -Vet trips are normally yearly if they aren't sick -Don't need to be taken outside -Don't need too much human interaction as long as they have a playmate (fellow parakeet) -Can be kept with any parakeet, opposite gender or not -Poop is easy to clean up -Paper towels can be placed in the sliding drawer so you don't need to clean the drawer -And lastly, they can be quite loving towards their owner

---Cons-- -Can flap food everywhere if it's not put in a closed off bowl -Can be loud -Bite if threatened (their beaks can be quite sharp!) -Parakeets that weren't hand raised from a breeder won't be as friendly -Squawks when frightened (if it does I promise it will be LOUD!!!) -Makes flapping noises -Can poop a little too often -If not given a natural branch perch it will chew on furniture! - All in all though, I would recommend a parakeet due to their loving nature and straight up adorableness! They can be loud yes, but as long as you don't surround them with too much sound, you'll be fine.