Is There Any Bird That Doesnt Make A Noise?

[Luke_e]

I might be interested in buying a bird. Something like a small parrot (not the £500.00+ ones) £40<, or any small bird that is going to be quiet and not make a hell of a noise.
Looked at pets at home and all the birds seem to make such a loud noise, and this is quite off putting. Does anyone have any suggestions for a quiet household bird?
Thanks.

 

[mhoward1999]

I don't know of any bird that is completely silent, but canaries and finches are peaceful. They don't like to be handled, though. I would suggest doing a good bit of research before you buy. Birds can be a lot of wotk in that they are messy and require a lot of interaction or they start doing a lot of feather-picking, etc.

Good luck on your quest for the best pet for you!

 

[Luke_e]

I kinda knew that there wouldnt be a silent bird, but a quiet bird would be prefered.
Thanks, i'd prefer a bird that likes to be handled, thats one of the things thats interesting me in a bird.
Dont worry, i'll be doing plenty of research .

 

[Zombiez]

I recommend Cockatiels. Mine is very quiet and loves getting petted (especially scratched on the neck). The only time she is loud is when she hasn't seen me for some while and wants attention.

 

[RandomWiktor]

There are few species of quiet birds; thier constant "chattering" is a trait common to all birds as they are highly communicative. Parrots and related birds especially vocalize as a prominent form of communication; some are quieter than others, but even small birds like parakeets and cockatiels are rather chatty.

My suggestion would be to find an animal other than a bird if you would like quiet; rodents, rabbits, and other small mammals make terrific pets who are more likely to be and stay affectionate than a bird, with less handling.
Or, if you would be interested in a non-parrot, there are other species that would be decent for handling and comparatively quiet, but not as showy. Diamond doves are a small species of dove that would do well in a large aviary-style cage with at least one other bird. I hear that, if purchased from a breeder who hand-raises, they can be very friendly. However, like other birds, they need hours of attention every day to stay tame and human-friendly. They have a quiet, gently cooing call instead of the loud screeching and chattering of parrot-type birds.
Another option that would let you avoid the aviary expenses (though you'd still need a large cage/pen) are button quail. They are a (very!) small species of quail that come in a variety of unique colors. They are tamed easily, much like chickens, if raised from a young age or bought from a breeder that handles. They do not need a flight cage like parrots, but rather a long, wide cage like you would use for a rabbit. It is also adviseable to let them out often as they are active birds and should not have to live 24/7 in even the largest of cages. They are very quiet, but perhaps a bit on the messy side.

 

[Jessica13]

Please dont buy a bird, yuou clearly have NO idea about anything to do with them...

There is NO species of bird that is quiet. All birds have tha bility to scream very loudly if they dont have enough attention! I have had parrots like macaws and cockatoos and smaller birds like budgies, lovebirds and tiels, all of these are loud. The budgie was probably the most annoying of them all as not only was he loud, but he was non-stop too

And you will not find any bird that you can handle for £40. The reason for the high prices is because people have put months of work into hand raising the bird for it to be friendly around people. You could buy an african grey for £200 but you'd lose a few fingers

RandomWiktor gavce some good advice - Get a rodent. Much less hard work than a bird...

 

[Qays]

Please dont buy a bird, yuou clearly have NO idea about anything to do with them...

There is NO species of bird that is quiet. All birds have tha bility to scream very loudly if they dont have enough attention! I have had parrots like macaws and cockatoos and smaller birds like budgies, lovebirds and tiels, all of these are loud. The budgie was probably the most annoying of them all as not only was he loud, but he was non-stop too

And you will not find any bird that you can handle for £40. The reason for the high prices is because people have put months of work into hand raising the bird for it to be friendly around people. You could buy an african grey for £200 but you'd lose a few fingers

RandomWiktor gavce some good advice - Get a rodent. Much less hard work than a bird...

I bought my budgie for £15 and i can handle him. and it only took a week to train.

 

[Luke_e]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Jessica - I clearly know nothing about birds due to the fact i am still debating if i am going to get one, and therefor i havent researched them at all.

From what i've read i doubt i'll get a bird, i think i'll still with my tanks and dog.
Cheers everyone.

 

[OrkyBetta]

I'm in the same boat, I am new to birds, but my sister has had a few, and is pretty knowledgeable with them. I think parakeets are intreaguing birds, and they usually like to be with other parakeets, which puts less stress on you, and will keep them quieter. So long as you spend alot of bonding time with them, they tend to be ok with peope,but it all depends on the bird you get. Cockatiels bond strongly to one person, so if you get a young one, they can be fun birds to own. They do their fair share of caling to you though. Good luck, and happy research!



Might I also suggest going to a specialty bird store, or several reputable breeders and just tak a look at some of the birds that are available? Once you find a couple breeds you really liked, we can help you narrow it down to one that suits you best.

 

[Synirr]

Birds are incredible animals, but they are noisy, have some special needs, and most require a lot of time and attention. I try to spend at least two hours every day with my bird. They are also social and do much better if provided with a mate (mine still hates his, but at least he has one )
On the plus side though, they are incredibly intelligent. Some are right up there with primates in terms of smarts, and not only mimick human speech but actually understand what they are saying!

Funny story about that... intelligence can be good or bad. My Petri, who is a Pacific parrotlet and no taller than my thumb, understands quite well the concept of reward and punishment. He knows how to punish me when I do something "bad"
The other day he was playing with my earrings, and it was getting really annoying so I'd jerk my head to the side and rip them out of his beak, hoping it would be annoying enough he'd stop. After a couple of times he was getting frustrated and fussing at me, then I did it again and he bit my neck, the little blighter! He never bites my neck, so I'm certain he was trying to teach me a lesson!