Aspiring parrot companion

[pchela]

Hahns and Noble Macaws can be very sweet though they have a reputation for nippiness.

[Nerdy One]

Wow! Thanks for all of the replies and information! Glad to see the discussion going so well! Yes, I did mention I liked Macaws, but after handling a few, and reviewing my current living situation, I realized they might not be the right parrot for me at this point. I think my natural gravitation towards Macaws had to do with me being more comfortable with larger animals, and their gorgeous colors, though I feel now those are the wrong main reasons for picking a parrot (IMHO). After meeting a few African Greys I started to gravitate towards them as I was impressed by their intelligence and their playfulness. I am extremely worried about my 40 hour work week, though. I have all the time in the world for my parrot after 5:30 pm on weekdays, and all day on weekends, but I fear this might not be enough based on what I’ve heard/read.

I will definitely check the cape parrot out! From what I’ve read about them so far, I like the sounds of them. I would like to meet a couple of them. I’ll have to look up the other parrots you suggested as well. I actually did look into Galahs as they sound like very quirky parrots, but I can’t seem to find anyone who breeds them. A friend of mine had a Galah and she did mention he could be unpredictably aggressive at times, but that might be more or less one individual Galah’s personality. Besides, aren’t we all unpredictable on occasion? Pionus parrots are very gorgeous, too!

Pchela, if you post your explanation on African Greys vs. other parrots in another thread, I would appreciate it if you would provide a link. I too, am very interested to hear what you have to say!

[BirdbrainJan]

Yes, I would also be interested in following an African Grey discussion! I'm definitely not looking at one right now, I think the GCC will be great to explore the world of parrots, but I find African Greys so intriguing. I picked up Dr Pepperberg's book the other day, describing her work with Alex; it's truly inspiring!

[skeetersunconure]

i think it would be cool to have a discussion of all the popular parrot breeds. i love macaws but it would be a long time before i would ever be able to get one. i also love galahs and if they would be right for my home that might be my second bird <3