Are birds good pets to get?

Birds are messy and can get really loud.

It depends on a lot of things. I've raised birds for most my life. I have 7 parrots now with the oldest turning 10 years old soon. There's good and bad. First, they are VERY sensitive to their environment. They need a steady temperature, clean air (No use of air fresheners, smoke, teflon cookware, body sprays, etc) due to their lungs being so efficient that any fumes can tear up their system. Then there's the obvious noise and mess. Birds are gonna flock call, no two ways about it. They call to their flock (which includes their humans) every morning and every night. They will also yell if bored, scared, or just because they want your attention. With mess, most parrots love to throw seeds, from little budgies to the massive macaw. This is due to them being natural foragers and they will forage in their food dishes. Also, as I often tell people, when you have a bird, $4!7 happens, literally, and sometimes it happens where you don't want it.

They also need a good diet, you can't just give them seed. I would suggest studying the type of bird you want to get and see what their diet requires. You always want to offer a good bit of fresh food, even if they're on pellets. Then there's interaction, two hours a day minimum for a happy birdie, more is better.

Now, I would never discourage someone from looking into getting a bird but do the research. They are amazing, long lived pets, some over 50 years of companionship but make sure you're ready and able to give them what they need for that long lifespan. I couldn't imagine my life without my birds so they are worth it if you're able to give them everything they need.

Birds I think are better than cats and dogs because they make less mess, but they are more vocal for attention.

If they're tame, they can be a lot of fun. Pet stores in my area usually don't have tame birds.

Get the small ones.

Definitely look into the specific type of bird you'd want because some are easier to care for than others. Trust me, you'll want to know a lot more than just how to care for them before buying one (especially whether they're suitable to be pets, how long they'll live, how much space they'll need, etc).

I don't think so, because I think it's cruel to keep them locked up in a tiny cage. They can fly, so they'd probably want a lot of space to explore (even keeping them inside a house is cruel in my opinion).

Just don't put two in one cage. I made that mistake once.

We keep parakeets, they aren't for everyone. What are your questions?

Birds are dirty and hate being in cages. That's why I have an outside bird feeder. They are happy, and I can still watch them.