But if you expect birds to be care-free pets, think again.
Many people buy birds without knowing what they are getting into.
You cannot just put a bird in a cage and forget about it. Like all pets, birds demand affection and company. If they do not get them, they become unhappy and can pick their feathers, sulk or nip at fingers. If you have children over four and want a bird to be cheerful but stay in a cage, a canary or finch is a good choice. Budgies or parakeets, are considered good 'starter' birds.