An Honest Review about pet Parakeets

Hello,

Thank you for following my blog. This week I had some fun playing around with photo editing apps (^-^) I'm still learning about how to arrange photos correctly.  I will sporadically be posting about something new once per week. If you have any questions or suggestions about what you would like to read next please let me know. Meanwhile, let's talk about Parakeets.

Now, don't get me wrong I adore my birds. However there are moments when I wish they were, well.... a bit more like dogs, because dogs are snuggly while birds would rather bite your finger. 

To start 

Parakeets are not dogs ( Or cats for that matter)
Like I said before, birds would rather bite your finger than snuggle with you. Birds are not mammals and as adorable as they are, sometimes they would rather be left alone than touched. I have tried to give my birds cuddles and they don't trust as easily. 

Parakeets are territorial 
I realized that my bird Peach was depressed once I left him alone. I felt guilty because parakeets are highly social birds. Most budgies don't mind the constant chattering unlike people. Once I bought him a friend (Blueberry) he was hesitant about her. I thought that he would be happy, after-all he had a friend! However, his approach about it was opposite from what I imagined. Peach would bite Blueberry and they were constantly biting each other. I had to separate them from one another for a while. Peach felt intimidated, a new bird 
was in his territory.

Parakeets can be loving
After Peach's initial temper tantrum he adored Blueberry. While working through my homework, I would be hearing cute little chattering noises. Birds have no respect for public display of affection. Peach and Blueberry were affectionately kissing! I thought that this would die out but they still love one another, and well dislike one another too. Perhaps that's why they call "Honeymoon" couples "Love birds".

Parakeets are constantly Scared
Instinctively birds are afraid; because their bone structures are hollow, and their bodies are tiny, they are naturally scared especially of you!! When I first got birds I didn't understand that (Obviously I should have known). Even though my birds are somewhat tame, they still act slightly afraid of me at times. That's alright I love them anyways. 

Parakeets are smart
Don't let their size convince you otherwise, parakeets can be smart. Their intelligence becomes burdensome the moment they become bored. There has been times while studying, Peach and Blueberry collaboratively scream at me. The moment I look at them they are sit still in silence. Returning to my studies they scream, this time loader and more demanding. Unsure of what they would like I give them seeds. After I brought them some seeds they fluffed in excitement and quietly chirped their victory. Once I thought all this nonsense was over they throw their food on the ground and scream at me again to refill it. Sometimes I feel like a parent even though I am college student. 

They are Adorable
Although my birds are demanding, they are adorable. Recently Peach said his first word! He sings "Peekaboo" to me when he wants attention and my heart melts every time I hear him. Birds are not like cats or dogs, but they do have their own little charm that makes life much cuter.