#they need a cuttlebone to keep their beak from getting too long

[pinksparklelps]

Birds ?

Love em

Have 2 budgies

My advice ?

Dont get a bird

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jumping off of the answer you gave to a question about tortoises as pets, would you mind talking about what they need for proper nutrition and why you think they so frequently get improper nutrition? as someone who really wants a pet tortoise, answers from folks like you who know a lot are super important to me since i trust them more than like. the petco information sheet lmao

I think many tortoises don't get proper nutrition because they really need a wide variety, and most people just don't know what to offer them! Safe foods can also vary a lot by species, and a lot of people who buy tortoises without being prepared for them will give them nothing but commercial turtle diets from pet stores. Those commercial diets generally are good supplements, but they won't give a tortoise everything they need, especially for growing juveniles. Also, a lot of people forget to give their tortoises vitamins - herbivore-specific multivitamins can be hard to find but go a long way in keeping a growing tortoise healthy!

The single best thing you can do for your tortoise is provide them a varied, fresh diet! In general, alfafa, aloe vera, carrot and celary greens, and timothy grass are great staples across species, but a wide variety of fresh plants is a must to provide your tortoise with appropriate, balanced nutrition! Fruits are on a case-by-case basis depending on species; they're good treats for Russian tortoises, for example, but are too sugary for sulcatas. Tortoises should also eat a lot as they're growing - I recommend feeding babies and juveniles as much as they'll eat, every day.

I think that, in itself, is a great explanation for why pet tortoises rarely get the proper nutrition they need. It can be tricky to maintain and requires planning - check out ReptiFiles care guides for good lists of safe plants for various tortoise species. I also recommend a good multivitamin, and always make sure your tortoise has a cuttlebone - they're a good source of calcium and will help your tortoise keep their beak trimmed!

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Do birbs poop everywhere? I have researched everything and want a pet bird but my mom says they poop and scream all the time, everywhere.

So I think you also asked me these questions: Do I have to trim their beaks and claws or do they do it with a bone or mineral stone? I go to school from 5:40 am to 3:20 pm, 2:00 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. My parents are home at all times. Should I get a lovebird? Perhaps two budgies?

I think I’m going to answer all of these in one post.

Your original question: It really depends on the bird, how well it flies, and what you’re willing to do. One of my teachers had two flying macaws. Because he was away for most of the day and the room was spacious, he covered the floor in towels, let the birds fly free, and constantly washed the towels. I wouldn’t really suggest that.

Warning: Too Much Information to Follow. Okay? So Sammy probably does her business every five to ten minutes or so. I hold her over a paper towel so that it doesn’t get all over. It’s not really like she poops everywhere.

In terms of screaming, it can definitely be a possibility. Sammy likes to scream, but she can also be very quiet. I suggest doing research and being around birds before you make a decision.

Beaks should stay short enough, as long as you provide things to chew and cuttlebones (which also work as sources of calcium). Claws are trickier. Most owners clip their birds’ claws. If you’re going to do that, make sure to get a kwik-stop styptic powder, in case you cut too much.

In terms of actually getting a bird, I can’t really tell you what to do. Are your parents willing to interact with your bird? If not, it’ll be harder. Some sources say birds need at least an hour of interaction, but I’d say a lot more. If you do get two birds, they’ll likely socialize with each other more than with you. You’re often gone, so think about whether having two birds would be better for them or not.

It’s also a lot of work. I’m a student myself, and sometimes, all the work that goes into keeping a bird is overwhelming. I love Sammy, but I’m not going to lie and say it’s perfect. It’s not.

So. That was my long answer to your questions. It honestly comes down to research, interaction, and deciding what’s best for you and for your potential bird(s). I hope I helped.

Chirps from Sammy. :)