Should I Get a Caique?

Should I Get a Caique?

Choose a caique if you want a playful bird.
Caiques are great birds for people who want to play and cuddle with their bird. ... If given enough time everyday, caiques will quickly bond with their owners. Caiques are not good pets if you want a bird to watch but not to interact with.

Should I get a caique parrot?

The caique makes a wonderful pet, but it's not perfect. They can be stubborn and beaky, and very willful. ... Keep a very watchful eye on your caique if you have other birds in the house-they are known for bird-on-bird aggression, and care should be taken that the caique does not injure another pet bird.

Is a caique a good first bird?

Caiques are not good pets for beginners. They're highly energetic, intelligent, and prone to behavior problems — like biting, territorialism, and screaming — if not adequately trained. Caiques thrive when adopted by experienced and patient bird owners who are comfortable training a new parrot.

Maya Lin-Takahashi
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