Companionship

Studies have proven that the companionship you get from these pet birds can mirror some of the elements of human relationships that are known to contribute to your health, plus they don’t answer you back!

For some people, parrots can provide a reason to get up in the morning, particularly if there isn’t anyone else in the house or around. It certainly helps knowing that there is always someone to talk to … or talk with to share little moments with throughout the day.

Are you worried about any awkward silences? No such thing when you have a feathered friend around you. You can always rely on pet birds being happy and chirpy so there is never the sound of silence around you!

Medical research has even proven that the company of pet birds can improve your well-being, boost morale, reduce the symptoms of depression, and prompt social interaction which is what most people face these days.

Reduce Stress

These days, stress is the main cause of people being off work and is something that, unfortunately, a lot of people suffer with. Talking to and playing with your parrot is a great way to help lower your stress levels and your blood pressure.

It’s the same with any pet, but you have the added benefit with pet birds of being able to just sit there and enjoy their beautiful singing. They have a way of cheering you up if you’ve had “one of those days”.

Good for the Mind

Cognitive functioning is your brains ability to think, learn, and also to remember. As you start to get older, you’ll notice that your brain starts to slow down and it becomes harder to remember things.

It’s very important to keep your mind working to help limit this effect. Teaching your pet bird some tricks will help to keep your mind sharp as well as providing some enrichment for your little feathered friend.

Exercising your brain in this way is actually better than medicine in promoting healthy brain functioning and birds are particularly good because they require a high level of personal attention and interaction.

Remember that, looking after a pet bird is like looking after a 3 year old baby, it’s very important to be a responsible owner in order to help you get the most from your pet bird.

If you are looking for  parrots for sale …it’s important to choose the right bird. Choosing a companion is a big decision to make and different species of bird require a varied level of commitment.