![]() ![]() I would recommend some of the quieter species like some in the Poicephalus or Pionus families. I had a routine and lots of distractions for my boy to keep him from screaming, and not many people would go to lengths like I did. That being said, I wouldn't recommend it unless you're pretty well-versed in birds. Various factors play a part as well, such as how thick the walls are, how tolerant your neighbors can be, the individual bird, etc. It definitely CAN be done, but you need to prepare yourself and have a backup plan incase the noise level gets to be too much. That being said, I have lived in apartments with him. Toys run up the parrot bill big time, as do vet visits and food.Ĭockatoos are definitely pretty vocal birds, with Moluccans reaching up to 135 db (speaking from experience, haha.) Even my relatively quiet boy, my Umbrella, has his moments where he will drown everything out in his vicinity. Screaming is, of course, the first thing that comes to mind, but also they can go so far as to pulling out their own feathers in frustration. They get bored easily and it can lead to some pretty bad behaviours. Parrots are not cheap pets to keep by any means, and Toos are very destructive birds that need daily out-of-cage time, attention, and much more mental stimulation than many other parrot species require. The last thing to consider, and this goes for any parrot, is the cost. I refuse to ever allow them to end up in a shelter, as so many birds do when their owners pass away. I have an inheritance plan for my two birds, and a chain of people who have agreed that if in the case of my passing that they would be there to take in my birds. Getting a parrot, particularly a younger one, is a life time commitment. You also have to keep in mind that parrots such as Toos can live to 80 years. Parrots are moody that way, and I don't always interpret his cues correctly. I've gotten stitches twice since getting my Grey, he just has days where he just doesn't want me around. You WILL get bit, and Toos have very big, strong beaks. Patience is absolutely a must with a high strung parrot. ![]() And I love the little bastard, but damn he's a handful. I was a dog trainer for more than half my life, I then learned to train birds, yet he tests my skill and patience every damn day. It took me nearly 10 years of research and hands on experience before I got my African Grey, and he is the single most challenging thing I have ever taken on in all my years. It's all well and good to be in love with the species, but another thing entirely to be capable of housing and maintaining one. Toos are extremely difficult as far as parrots go and I certainly would not recommend them to anyone without a decent amount of bird experience. Honestly, the best way to ever make enemies with your neighbors is with excessive noise, and Toos are absolutely that. Noise level is basically the first thing mentioned in any description of a cockatoo as a companion animal.īy flat do you mean apartment? Toos are definitely not apartment birds. If you did any research at all on this species you would know that though. It's a cockatoo, so odds are noise level is going to be very high. r/grassparrots For all your Australian grass parrot needs Looking for bird necessities online? Here's a list of stores that carry toys/cages/perches/everything.Ĭheck out the California Parrot Project for information about wild flocks in California Topics covered include wing clipping, common toxins, poisonous plants, and nutrition.Ĭonsidering rescuing a bird? This thread contains a list of rescues! The Bird Clinic website has several informative handouts on the care of companion birds. Lost your bird? Check out these sites: Parrot Alert and 911-ParrotAlert. It's probably better to get to your regular vet, but if he/she is unavailable this is the next best thing. Topics covered include nutrition, flying with birds, first aid, vet visits, and suggestions for first-time owners.ĪSPCA Poison Control - (888) 426-4435. Posts about sick or injured birds must be marked NSFW.įrequently Asked Questions - Please read before making a post. All non-OC image posts without a source will be removed. We do not allow crowdfunding.įor images that are not your own, you must provide your best guess at the original source. Posts made solely to direct traffic to your blog, forum, shop, or social media page will be removed. Shameless self-promotion is strongly discouraged. Personal attacks/insults will not be tolerated and may result in a ban, especially if the behavior persists after a warning by the mods. Feel free to talk about parrots in the wild, owning parrots, the pet trade, rescuing parrots, purchasing parrots, avian veterinarians, and anything pertaining to these beautiful creatures.īe civil and respectful. ![]() This is a community for the discussion of parrots. Want flair? Click here! Check out the FAQ! Birds for adoption! ![]()
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