![]() ![]() I have no problems with someone clipping a cockatiel or even an amazon, however cockatoos IME do not do well clipped. ![]() So, if your bird flew away through an open window or door and you can't guarantee your next bird will never ever be out when a window or door is opened again, I'd recommend not getting a cockatoo. I'm very lukewarm about clipping cockatoos. Personally, if it were me, I'd take a serious look at why your cockatiel was able to fly away and then fix that management problem before thinking about getting a cockatoo. It was just too much for them and they rehomed him. Since my parents didn't have the skills to manage a fully flighted cockatoo, or the skills to keep him clipped properly, they rehomed him after they got sick of having Holiday dinners to the backdrop of a screaming cockatoo, mom got tired of him flying up to the top of the china cabinet and taking chunks out of the wood, the screaming, flying into and landing in the Thanksgiving pumpkin pie she worked hard over etc, etc. Unfortunately, they were entirely unprepared for the property damage he would do and how to manage the activity level, home set up for safety etc. My parents got a couple of cockatiels, thought they were cute and decided to move up to a LSC2. Well keep in mind, a cockatiel is a totally different bird than a cockatoo. Good luck, and I hope you'll let us know all about your future feathered friend! When you own a parrot, you receive immeasurable intangibles, but you have to give a lot, too. I think I take good care of my birds but some here on AA put me to shame: birds require more than dogs, cats, etc. ![]() I'm absolutely NOT trying to discourage you. Instead of going out with friends, I'm cutting wood, cleaning cages, repurposing toy parts, making food, training birds, spending time with them, etc. Unless you get a hyacinth, one medium or small bird would have lower consumables costs than my 2 large and 2 medium kids.ĭon't forget the time, either. I buy about $500 worth of craft paper per year for their cages, too. They've MORE than paid for themselves in savings and toy availability for my birds. Because I got tired of spending a lot on toys, I bought dye, lumber, a drill press, a hand sander, and a mitre saw. I spend $3-$5K/year on food alone, counting chop ingredients, Roudybush & Harrison's pellets, nuts, produce, and supplements. My birds get weekly baths on a shower perch. To keep my parrots healthy and happy, I spend a lot of time and money, as do most here on AA. Have you taken steps to make sure your new companion won't fly away? I'm VERY sorry you lost your bird. Just because you're a HS student doesn't mean you're not. There is no reason you can't have a parrot IF you're committed. Keep handling and interacting with many so you know your comfort level, size wise. That's all.ĭo your research and get a bird you love and that loves you, even if it means saving the money or making payments. I'm just trying to help mention some things I personally have to remind myself. Maybe you would be great for this bird, I don't know. But I have allergies, not to birds specifically but I do know a dusty bird would not be good. ![]() I love cockatoos and saw a Goffins the other day and I wanted him ♡♡♡. But then I go through all the reasons why it would or wouldn't and the unknowns and I realize it's not a good idea. I completely get where you are coming from, I sometimes feel like, this bird is there and I think it would work great. If their emotional needs are not met they can tend to pluck or scream or have other behavior problems. Another aspect to consider, as far as noise, is do you have a partner who would not appreciate the noise level of a bird like this? Or could you see yourself perhaps falling for someone and they won't like the noise level?Ĭockatoos are extremely needy as well. I'm not saying you can't handle it, and again, I don't know you, I'm just saying that sometimes people think they can handle the idea of something but it's way different when its really happening. I don't know you, but as far as noise, I do know listening to several loud birds at once is still different than having even one bird who decides to have a scream fest randomly in the early morning or late night hours. ![]()
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