loudness

So as you may know, I own a Red Bellied poi, which is highly regarded as the quietest parrot (which of course is still loud, but volume wise they don't get too bad at all). My wife is very interested in buying a Hahn's Macaw, but I'm concerned about the difference in volume. Obviously, two...

A few months ago I lost my beloved CAG to a vet's mistake. She told me I should not withhold food before minor surgery and Calvin aspirated pieces of almond and died. Later I read that food should be withheld 2-6 hours. The vet never even apologized, called, or sent a card. I would sue her if my...