I've been looking into getting a larger bird for some years, and since my budgies passed (of old age, the female followed her male a few days after his death), I've decided that sooner rather than later is the best time now.
Since my home has both a cat and a dog in it now, I would like a bird large enough and sure enough of itself to not be too worried about the cat. They wouldn't interact, if I can help it, unless their relationship is more perfect than I can hope, but I don't want the cat spooking the bird while caged either.
I also live in an apartment, so some of the noisier parrots are definitely out, although I certainly understand that nothing I can do will stop the noise entirely.
I live with my mother, who is chronically ill, so I'm hoping for a friendly bird that can keep her company while my husband and I are away.
Right now, I've especially been looking into an Alexandrine, an Eclectus, or a Cockatoo (this is not a preference, because of their noise level, but my husband is in love with them).
Is there one of these that would be best? Or any other suggestions that I might have overlooked? The housing and feeding of any bird smaller than a Macaw is no problem, and while purchasing a Macaw would stretch my budget, it's not impossible for me.
Since my home has both a cat and a dog in it now, I would like a bird large enough and sure enough of itself to not be too worried about the cat. They wouldn't interact, if I can help it, unless their relationship is more perfect than I can hope, but I don't want the cat spooking the bird while caged either.
I also live in an apartment, so some of the noisier parrots are definitely out, although I certainly understand that nothing I can do will stop the noise entirely.
I live with my mother, who is chronically ill, so I'm hoping for a friendly bird that can keep her company while my husband and I are away.
Right now, I've especially been looking into an Alexandrine, an Eclectus, or a Cockatoo (this is not a preference, because of their noise level, but my husband is in love with them).
Is there one of these that would be best? Or any other suggestions that I might have overlooked? The housing and feeding of any bird smaller than a Macaw is no problem, and while purchasing a Macaw would stretch my budget, it's not impossible for me.
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