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Originally Posted by Bonny
A Cockatoo is definitely one of the noisiest birds. They can be very social and require a lot of attention and they will let you know.
You should go online and look at the traits of these birds.
You also have to realize that you have to be prepared to handle these large birds. They also live a very long time. Many of them average 40 - 50 years.
I had my Amazon 26 years when she had a stroke and passed away. She was about 6 when I got her so she lived 32 years.
They can also be very possessive. My baby hated everyone but me. She was very friendly at first then decided she didn't like anyone else.
Please read up on these birds before making a decision, especially if you have never had a large bird.
I had 2 Cockatiels, one for 10 years and one for 11 years, They are awesome birds
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That happened to us with our Quaker parrot. In fact, within six months he decided he hated everyone, despite all the attention. (We know how to handle birds.) I know they go through a rough time at puberty, but wow. He became violent and drew blood on several occasions. He now has another home in an aviary.
Our Cockatiel did prefer me to anyone else, but he wasn't nasty to anyone. He was a hoot and everyone loved him; even the dog. They live 15-25 years. Ours was ten when he developed a lung infection out of seemingly nowhere, and barely made it home from the vet before passing away. It was a very sad time at our house.
I have heard what Bonny has heard about Cockatoos. I detect a preference in you to have a larger bird. I suggest go talk to Leesburg about the Grays.