What makes the better pet?

[Billy29]

I'm not getting one anytime soon or in the next few years but was wondering what made the better pet, Lesser Sulfur Crested, Citron or Major Mitchell?

 

[Featheredsamurai]

Honestly I'd have to say non of those make a good pet, cockatoos are one of the hardest of parrots to keep emotionally stable and mentally healthy. They can also deliver some of the worst bites.

 

[Billy29]

I understand they are all difficult hence I went with a Amazon. I find cockatoos to be so beautiful and while galahs are adorable, I like the ones with the crests.

 

[getwozzy]

Galahs also have crests.

 

[Billy29]

Galahs are cute, I have seen them in person, very cuddly.

I guess when I was a kid I had a stuffed animal of a sulfur crested so I have always been partial to them. I still have the thirty something year old toy.

 

[Billy29]

Actually a galah would be a good size playmate for Mango but there is no guarantee they would like each other.

 

[getwozzy]

I can't wait till ours comes home

I've always been amazed by the big white 'toos... But I'd steer clear of owning any of them

 

[Billy29]

I saw the pics, yours is really cute.

 

[MikeyTN]

Out of those three you've mentioned I would say the Lesser Sulphur Crested to be the better pick! My Dixie is a Lesser Sulphur Crested and she's the sweetest bird ever! Just do understand what everyone else says is true about Cockatoos as they're not just a bird for anyone to handle, they can be problematic. IF you do ever decide to get a Lesser Sulphur Crested, just make sure you care for it right as they're a critically endangered specie. IF I must one day, I would give Dixie up to them for the purpose of breeding to preserve their specie. I love her enough to know that's the best thing to do for their specie.