OT Do Flightless Birds Make Good Pets?

[dat.jpp]

I've been thinking about when I move out, I want a flightless bird (like a kiwi, Rhea, or something)
Do those types of small birds make good house pets? They all look so cute :cloud9::cloud9:

 

[yooolizzi]

Probably not

 

[Mamarazzi]

Probably not emus, ostriches or penguins either.
Chickens, maybe.

 

[dawgshow]

Maybe a dodo bird.


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[Cheer Dad]

Are flightless birds as pets even a thing?


**Awwww isn't that cute, you have multiple user names and don't think we know**

 

[Beans100]

That's kind of like asking if a coyote would be a good pet...

You usually find birds like that in the wild or zoos. That says something about how tame-able they are.

 

[Eyes On The Prize]

I've been thinking about when I move out, I want a flightless bird (like a kiwi, Rhea, or something)
Do those types of small birds make good house pets? They all look so cute :cloud9::cloud9:

But can you afford to take care of it? Pets are expensive. And the more exotic they are, the pricier it gets when it comes to food and vet bills.

 

[purplecheer]

Are flightless birds as pets even a thing?


**Awwww isn't that cute, you have multiple user names and don't think we know**

Dogs are, maybe @dat.jpp would like a dog ;)

 

[dat.jpp]

Dogs are, maybe @dat.jpp would like a dog ;)

hahaha no...:D:D:D

 

[getsum]

i think a question that people should ask themselves when bringing an animal into their life is: will i take care of this animal for its entire life? people really underestimate the life span of birds, which can range from 10-100 years. rheas have a lifespan of 30-40 years in captivity. if you are ~20-years-old, do you see yourself caring for this bird in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s? if not, it would be best to pass.

with that said, one should actually determine if the animal's personality matches the human owner/companion. a rhea is NOT a HOUSE pet. it will be in your backyard, which should be the size of a farm with many acres. one should also see if its ethical/legal to own a particular animal. a kiwi is actually an endangered species. its not even social, even amongst its own kind.

research the animal to make sure it fits your personality and its ownership won't get you arrested.

 

[Mamarazzi]

But can you afford to take care of it? Pets are expensive. And the more exotic they are, the pricier it gets when it comes to food and vet bills.

I'm not dropping a dime on a Go Fund Me for OP's rhea. Sorry bout it.