Wellll.... I went to a pet store about 45 mins away tonight. They had a 4 year old Galah there. Their bird room is locked, you have to get an employee to unlock it for you and supervise. So, I asked a lady about her and she said "Oh, she's sold." I said, "Oh, that's okay. I was just wondering if I could handle her a little bit. I'm trying to get some bird experience." She replied with, "Oh, yeah! That's fine!" She then proceeded to tell me that the bird's owner had died. 
So anyway, she got her out for me and she stepped up on me right away. I went to give her scritches, but she didn't want it. She just wanted to explore my hands with her beak. LOL. She applied quite a bit of pressure, but surprisingly, it hurt less than the GCC bite I received not too long ago! Anyway, the lady had to go help some customers, so she put her back in the cage. I stayed in the room, and the Galah would press her head up to the bars of the cage so I could pet her. She was sooo sweet. I totally fell in love.
I think I've finally decided. I want a Galah or a Goffin's. They are smaller, and I have read from multiple sources that they are more laid back, quiet, less neurotic, etc. than bigger Cockatoos. I honestly believe that if I put enough research and work into this, I can definitely handle it. I want a bird that I can spend time with. I know you should teach a Cockatoo how to play by himself, and I plan on it. But I really want a companion. A bird that can be my friend for life. I have social anxiety and I honestly just don't like people very much. (No offense to any people out there.) I don't have many friends, and that's by choice. Lol. I would rather spend time with my animals or alone. So, I want a bird to hang out with. To keep me company. And I have about 10-11 hours a day free time. I have a lot of time to devote to a bird.
So now my question is....... Which?! From everything that I have read, Goffin's and Galahs are pretty much the same temperament wise. Individuals vary, of course. I have handled a Galah now, and there is a Goffin's at the rescue I plan on visiting soon.
Which do you prefer? (I know they all vary by individual and that it is a personal preference and that I should handle as many as I can... Working on it! )
So anyway, she got her out for me and she stepped up on me right away. I went to give her scritches, but she didn't want it. She just wanted to explore my hands with her beak. LOL. She applied quite a bit of pressure, but surprisingly, it hurt less than the GCC bite I received not too long ago! Anyway, the lady had to go help some customers, so she put her back in the cage. I stayed in the room, and the Galah would press her head up to the bars of the cage so I could pet her. She was sooo sweet. I totally fell in love.
I think I've finally decided. I want a Galah or a Goffin's. They are smaller, and I have read from multiple sources that they are more laid back, quiet, less neurotic, etc. than bigger Cockatoos. I honestly believe that if I put enough research and work into this, I can definitely handle it. I want a bird that I can spend time with. I know you should teach a Cockatoo how to play by himself, and I plan on it. But I really want a companion. A bird that can be my friend for life. I have social anxiety and I honestly just don't like people very much. (No offense to any people out there.
) I don't have many friends, and that's by choice. Lol. I would rather spend time with my animals or alone. So, I want a bird to hang out with. To keep me company. And I have about 10-11 hours a day free time. I have a lot of time to devote to a bird. So now my question is....... Which?! From everything that I have read, Goffin's and Galahs are pretty much the same temperament wise. Individuals vary, of course. I have handled a Galah now, and there is a Goffin's at the rescue I plan on visiting soon.
Which do you prefer? (I know they all vary by individual and that it is a personal preference and that I should handle as many as I can... Working on it!
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