questions about jardines parrot

[Kim S]

We have been keeping and breeding budgies and tiels for years now, and we are thinking of branching out to parrots. We have been thinking about this for a long time now and there are cetrain things we need to keep in mind when making decisions.
As much as I love Kika, there are a lot of Senegal breeders already. I have been keeping my eye out for them and I have seen the prices drop by half in the past year. This indicates overbreeding, breeders have to drop their prices to get rid of their birds. Same thing with african greys and the smaller cockatoos. So those species are out of the question. I dont want to add to an already overpopulated pettrade.

To make a long story even longer. We went to a parrotcenter the other day and we came across a very pretty bird that we hadn't seen before. After a little research we found out it was a Jardines.
Jardines aren't very common in Holland, but not very expensive either. It seems to me they would make great pets.
I know some of you own Jardines, so I would like to know something more specifics before making up my mind.

How loud are Jardines?
Do they tend to be one person birds or everybody's friend?
How easy are they in the day to day handling? Are they like Greys or like Senegals?
How trainable are they? Are they talkers?
Are they cudly birds or do they just prefer to be talked to?
How messy are they? Do they spread a lot of dander and/or food?
Are they active birds. Do they prefer to fly or climb?
And last but most importantly. How is their overall character?
Is there a difference between male and females?

[pchela]

Just based on my personal experience.


How loud are Jardines? Not very. Mine has a very sweet mumbling that he does, but he can imitate my Senegals loud contact call.
Do they tend to be one person birds or everybody's friend? So far, he loves everybody.
How easy are they in the day to day handling? Are they like Greys or like Senegals? Very easy to handle. Supposedly they go through a rough nippy phase but mine has not so far.
How trainable are they? Are they talkers? Mine is the easiest of my three to train. He learns very quickly. I think he will be a talker but too young to tell.
Are they cudly birds or do they just prefer to be talked to? Mine loves to be talked to and loves to have scritches almost constantly.
How messy are they? Do they spread a lot of dander and/or food? Not much dander at all. He's average as far as making a mess with his food. Not too bad.
Are they active birds. Do they prefer to fly or climb? Very playful. I've heard them compared to Caiques in playfulness.
And last but most importantly. How is their overall character? I love Jardine's. I've seen it written that they are the perfect parrot but of course, there is no such thing. They are really cool birds though. Unique personalities, very smart and playful.
Is there a difference between male and females? Not that I know of.

You might find this link helpful. http://www.wingscc.com/jardine/jfaqhome.htm

[Azure Hanyo]

There is a Jardine's at the exotic bird rescue I frequent named Forrest and he is a sweetheart! He lets me scratch his head and preens me and it very affectionate and very quiet. He DOES however bite men for some reason, though has never bitten me. He is an amazing, smart little bird and I think they would make terrific pets! I have known him about a month now and every time I see him he gets sweeter. Anyway I think Jardine's are terrific from my limited experience.

[Kim S]

Thanks guys, that helps me a great deal. Especially that link, Pchela. Thanx!

From what I read and hear they are very much like other african parrots. Very clever and affectionate but a bit one person birds.