Ladyeclectic
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I'm in the market for another bird, but whereas I kind of jumped in with my GCC (who I love) I want to be more selective this time around. I'm considering several species (African Greys, Eclectus and Amazons; I briefly considered Cockatoos but concluded that wouldn't be a good fit) but keep cycling back to Amazons.
I've read they aren't good for people who don't know how to train birds, but I haven't found specific reasons why. I like them for their size, ability to talk and smarts but I don't know much about their behaviors, how loud they are (that's the reason why I'm no longer considering a cockatoo), or if they're suitable for a relative newbie.
A bit about me: I'm new to birds but am reading all the info I can find voraciously; I live in an apartment and likely will for a while longer; I have a 4am-1pm job but will likely start taking night classes and/or go to school parttime in the next couple years; realize birds can be high maintenance but am willing to devote myself to them and spending time with them. I love to travel and hope to bring my bird(s) along with me as much as I can (whether to the grocery store or across the US). Whatever bird I decide on will come from a reputable breeder as a baby.
Would this kind of life do an Amazon justice?
I've read they aren't good for people who don't know how to train birds, but I haven't found specific reasons why. I like them for their size, ability to talk and smarts but I don't know much about their behaviors, how loud they are (that's the reason why I'm no longer considering a cockatoo), or if they're suitable for a relative newbie.
A bit about me: I'm new to birds but am reading all the info I can find voraciously; I live in an apartment and likely will for a while longer; I have a 4am-1pm job but will likely start taking night classes and/or go to school parttime in the next couple years; realize birds can be high maintenance but am willing to devote myself to them and spending time with them. I love to travel and hope to bring my bird(s) along with me as much as I can (whether to the grocery store or across the US). Whatever bird I decide on will come from a reputable breeder as a baby.
Would this kind of life do an Amazon justice?
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