Small birds can be a very good choice for your young child’s first pet.

Birds are very interesting pets, easy to care for, they take up very little room, and are inexpensive to the pocketbook.

Most people don’t know that Pet birds make wonderful companions, and with proper training, can show as much affection for their owners as cats or dogs. Another good point of owning a pet bird is that they take care of most of their grooming needs on their own by preening their feathers on a daily basis, and because birds are very intelligence they are far less demanding to train than other animals. Also unknown to most folks, birds are not considered pets by most landlords who rent apartments.

Even the most exotic pet birds, like parrots and macaws, are relatively inexpensive to maintain. High-quality pellet feed generally costs no more than a few dollars that delivers all the nutrients your pet birds need to maintain good health. Your child can even socialize with their pet bird during meals by sharing fruits and vegetables with them.

Finches and Canaries are popular types of small pet birds. With most varieties measuring around 5 inches or less, Canaries and Finches require less space than most other bird species. Finches and Canaries are known as softbills or waxbills, parrots, are hookbills. A Finch or Canary can live for up to 10 years.

Lovebirds are one of the smallest known parrot species. These little birds are beautiful and should not be overlooked in favor of larger parrots, as the larger parrots can be more demanding. Lovebirds are around 6 inches long. Lovebird owners will tell you that these birds are just as intelligent and have the same type of personality as the largest of macaws. These birds are quiet, and make them ideal companions for those who live in apartments or condominiums. The Lovebird has a life expectancy of up to 20 years.