Hello Everyone,
So I am looking at potentially obtaining another bird within the next couple of months. I have had years of experience with an Eclectus and while I do still love them. It is the diet requirements which causes problems as I can not always be at home to ensure fresh foods are rotated on active basis.
At the moment I am looking at either a Congo African Grey for their higher intelligence/associations (debateable) and lower noise level, versus Yellow Napped Amazon for their brighter colors and high intelligence and activity.
My Concerns:
1. Noise Level - At the moment I live in a home with wide background but I do live with another individual (and likely would at new home when I do move). I understand Greys CAN live in an apartment while Amazons NOT?
2. Feather Composure - I have experience with Eclectus so oil based bird, I know that African Grey's have feather dander so I have asked on other forum how bad this is, but what do you say it is like to touch an Amazon?
3. Behaviors - I understand that Amazons are a fair bit more "active", but about as touchy as a Grey. What do you all consider are greatest benefits and drawbacks of the typical Amazon disposure and more active lifestyle?
4. Intelligence - I am not concerned about purely talking ability. If they do learn to talk then wonderful and I know both breeds can do so well in tone that is clear. In terms of figuring out puzzles, or learning trick or to maybe identify things such as red & blue have you noticed any noteworthy fact?
In terms of training and attention I am not too concerned. My last bird was very well socialized and knew over 150 Words at 2-Years. He could also associate colors and answer appropriate questions, which is above average to say the least for an Eclectus parrot who tend to be "aloof".
Thoughts?
So I am looking at potentially obtaining another bird within the next couple of months. I have had years of experience with an Eclectus and while I do still love them. It is the diet requirements which causes problems as I can not always be at home to ensure fresh foods are rotated on active basis.
At the moment I am looking at either a Congo African Grey for their higher intelligence/associations (debateable) and lower noise level, versus Yellow Napped Amazon for their brighter colors and high intelligence and activity.
My Concerns:
1. Noise Level - At the moment I live in a home with wide background but I do live with another individual (and likely would at new home when I do move). I understand Greys CAN live in an apartment while Amazons NOT?
2. Feather Composure - I have experience with Eclectus so oil based bird, I know that African Grey's have feather dander so I have asked on other forum how bad this is, but what do you say it is like to touch an Amazon?
3. Behaviors - I understand that Amazons are a fair bit more "active", but about as touchy as a Grey. What do you all consider are greatest benefits and drawbacks of the typical Amazon disposure and more active lifestyle?
4. Intelligence - I am not concerned about purely talking ability. If they do learn to talk then wonderful and I know both breeds can do so well in tone that is clear. In terms of figuring out puzzles, or learning trick or to maybe identify things such as red & blue have you noticed any noteworthy fact?
In terms of training and attention I am not too concerned. My last bird was very well socialized and knew over 150 Words at 2-Years. He could also associate colors and answer appropriate questions, which is above average to say the least for an Eclectus parrot who tend to be "aloof".
Thoughts?