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Which parrot?

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  • 02-07-2008 9:52pm
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    Rory123
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    As a child I kept a wide variety birds and had an aviary and caged birds. I kept finches, quail, small parrots etc. But I had to give this up due to study and other responsibilities,

    Anyway I want to get a bird for indoors now, more exotic than a cockatiel but not bigger than a Grey or Amazon. I'm thinking a hand-reared hahn's macaw, conure, senegal... something along those lines.
    The bird must be well-behaved and confident, so something like a POW or ringneck is out.

    Will be very stimulated and mostly free when we are home but will be caged with plenty of toys and a radio playing when we are at work (4-8 hours on weekdays). It's just me and my girlfriend, no kids... dogs, or cats to bother it.

    So any opinions on what could be a good birdie for us? I don't really need indepth advice but I'd be delighted to get some suggestions. ;)

    Cheers, Rory.


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    Sigma Force
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    Awww cockatiels can be exotic when they want to be. Not too familiar with larger parrots. Any bird can misbehave so that is a matter of luck and training best way to ensure that is to get one that needs a new home rather than buying from a shop that way the owner can tell you all it's little traits.


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    Jessieannas
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    I'd say African Grey. They can be smart little things if you train them right and they can be a friend for life :). Notice, I said CAN!


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    Rory123
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    Thanks guys. I've had 4 or 5 cockatiels in the past so I want something new.
    I'd like an african grey but I'd find it quite high maintenance and they are a fair bit above my price range for handreared.


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    monty_python
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    my father has had 1 for years and they a beautiful coulorful birds, easy to care for and cheap. not sure if there are handreared availible tho!!!


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    Sigma Force
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    Not familiar with other parrots so not sure what to suggest but there's an excellent forum called tailfeathers lots of bird owners on there with diff. types of birds.


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    Rory123
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    monty_python wrote: »
    my father has had 1 for years and they a beautiful coulorful birds, easy to care for and cheap. not sure if there are handreared availible tho!!!

    Yeah they are lovely. On my list any way! I love the Eastern and Crimsons!


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    Rory123
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    Went with a Senegal. We love her!


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    kellier 999
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    im thinking of getting a sengul parrot what are they like i heard they are great birds


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    Rory123
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    So I wish I didn't have to but I suppose I'd better stick a post back up here. If anyone could keep an eye out for another Senegal or a Quaker for me that would be great. I miss the nibbling and squawking too much. Thanks!


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