I have grown up with cockatiels and absolutely love them, my grandmother had two. When they considered me old enough (5 probably too young, but he was a very patient, loving, and playful birb) they gave me my first cockatiel and we were the best of friends, but my apartment didn't allow birds when I moved to college and sadly he passed peacefully of old age before I graduated and moved into the house I am currently in. At my job, I have gained some experience from my work with larger birds, but I prefer the smaller sized birds like the cockatiels. I would absolutely love another cockatiel, but I was looking into different birds like sun conures and other conures. I know how to take care of a bird, but I have never really looked into different breeds. I want a funny, playful, and loving little clown. I was wondering if I could get some suggestions on what breeds to start looking at and how their average temperament is. I will basically be spending from the time I get home till I go to bed at night and a little in the morning before work, as well as my fiance he goes to work 2hrs earlier than me and gets home 2hrs before me and we both work day time/1st shift type jobs. I will also do lots a research on the birds I get recommended so I can make sure 100% he/she would be a perfect addition to our home.