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Originally Posted by songsparrow
I work from home, so can give a bird needed attention. (GSDs need a lot of attention too, and mine is a very very happy dog.)
What I'm trying to do is to evaluate species description in order to choose a bird that will fit our home -- I know that individuals will vary. I also know that parrots go through development stages: this I can handle. But I don't want to go buy the Pitbull of the bird world, so are Poicephalus for instance generally kind, or generally aggressive? This is my confusion -- trying to get a true handle on a description. I would like to get a parrot species where it's possible to modify any biting behavior, mainly because I don't want myself or anyone else ending up with stitches or broken fingers. Am I worrying too much?
I wonder if I'm in the right heading. Should I be posting on the Pionus or Poicephalus threads?
(Actually in general I like Pitbulls.)
Thanks again, D
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Any species has the potential to be kind and gentle, it's just some species can be more nippy and or moody.
The personality of the bird all lies in it's upbringing.
If you get a well socialized bird then it will be sweet and loving.
It also depends on if you continue to properly socialize the bird AFTER bringing him/her home.
Sure there are some cases where everything was done right, and the bird is still a problem. But these cases are rare, and usually it was a humans wrong doing and no fault of the bird's.
Generally there are species/groups of birds that are more laid back than others, such as Pionus. Pionus are also generally pretty quite as well.
I actually have heard Senegals (a member of the Poicephalus family) refered to as the pitbulls of the bird world. But my friend has a well socialized sennie whom has never bitten anyone!
One of my favorite Poicephalus is the brown headed parrot, you may want to look into them as well.
Honestly... I could probably name fifty parrot species that could fit into your home. You just need to do as much research as possible (which it seems you are doing) and decide which species you fancy.
Also don't be wary to have a bird shipped to you as long as it is from a good and reputable breeder.
Oh... and don't get me wrong from my above post... I love my parrotlets, and my pitbull!