Originally Posted by
Halleberry
This will be my first pet, I had a dog for 2 weeks when i was 8, i dont count that. I want a medium sized bird, that can talk, but doesnt have too, and is not too noisy as i live in a apartment building. Im on a budget and i dont really wanna spend over 100$ on the bird, but if its a good beginner pet that matches my descprition thats cool. Just from looking at sites and different bird types, i like cockatiels and lovebirds, but i eventually wanna get a african gray, this is just from reading about them. I have no first hand experience with birds, but my friend says they suck as pets, they shit on walls, are messy and loud. I know this is not true about all pets, but what is the general reality about them and what do yall suggest?