Liverpoolwalrus
New member
Hi all,
I live alone in an apartment and am considering getting a parrot. My first concern, after maintaining the bird's health of course, is noise. I've read that the eclectus is relatively quiet and not so needy like other parrots. TV-volume chirps, calls or words are okay, but I need to make sure I'm not getting a screamer (or even a loud "caller") that vocalizes in an unacceptable way whenever I leave the bird's sight (or when I'm within sight, for that matter).
I know about the eclectus' specialized diet and their tendency to pluck when stressed, and I'm okay with those as I think I can satisfy the bird's needs in those areas. I also work at home and am willing and able to give a bird a lot of attention. But is it safe to say that, generally speaking, the eclectus is not needy, clingy and loud?
I live alone in an apartment and am considering getting a parrot. My first concern, after maintaining the bird's health of course, is noise. I've read that the eclectus is relatively quiet and not so needy like other parrots. TV-volume chirps, calls or words are okay, but I need to make sure I'm not getting a screamer (or even a loud "caller") that vocalizes in an unacceptable way whenever I leave the bird's sight (or when I'm within sight, for that matter).
I know about the eclectus' specialized diet and their tendency to pluck when stressed, and I'm okay with those as I think I can satisfy the bird's needs in those areas. I also work at home and am willing and able to give a bird a lot of attention. But is it safe to say that, generally speaking, the eclectus is not needy, clingy and loud?