[Mirokiki]

*Posted for a friend who doesn't have an account. :P*

Well, recently my parakeet Lemon passed away (non-disease related, and I'd rather not go into it. Just not because of anything that would harm a new bird) and I've been considering what kind of bird to get in the future. I settled on Cockatoos, because they are (generally) so cuddly. I know not cuddly as in "ohI'mgonnasitonyourlapalldayandpurr" sort of cuddly, but a bird cuddly. Also, the ones I've met have been utterly amazing. I know I could get a cockatiel or another parakeet, but I'd really rather not. Basically I was wondering:
-Price range (generally)
-Size of cage
-Price of said cage
-How much time I have to spend with them each day (I will probably be able to spend much more time with them than the minimum, but I just want to know to make absolute sure)
-Longevity
-What kinds of toys they like
-What kinds of food they should eat
-How long do they have to be out of the cage each day (so that I know if I need to bird-proof my room or not)
-Anything else I should know?

Their noise doesn't really bother me, just to tell you. And I especially love Moluccan (spelling? lol), but obviously that's not a given, especially if I can't get them near here.

If I forgot anything, slap me with a lobster :P

[Please keep in mind this is for the probably very distant future, as in at the least 6 months or a year, probably more. Also that I am studying them and already have, but I want some advice to come from you guys]

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I didn't forget vet stuff at all... xDD

-Common diseases
-How much a trip to the vet costs
-Kinds of things that the bird would need checked out/done at the vets