Posted by Zim on October 10, 2002 at 18:33:18:
I am a college student who will be moving into a house next year. This basically means I can finally get a bird. I have owned birds before, from breeding parakeets, to a cockateil, to a Quaker and a Blue Crowned Conure. I would like something bigger though, getting into the larger types, macaws, Greys, etc. I am not bothered by screaming, but if the walls are thin, my roommates may not be thrilled with something that is constantly loud. Also, my schedule as a student and eventual teacher would dictate that I am away during the day (7-4) and home for most of the evening. During that time I would be able to give the bird one on one attention or at least have it out and among the fray of daily life. I would LOVE a Greenwing Macaw, but obviously, I am less concerned with what species I get, and more with what species I could give the best life taking my own life into consideration. I have interacted with larger birds on many occasions, and I'm not usually intimidated by the larger beaks. I am guessing I need something independent, or that can learn independence while I am working, but also something that tends to enjoy being interactive with people in general. Anyway, I was hoping for some suggestions of different species....or even suggestions of how I could better take care of a GreenWing under these circumstances. Thank you all very much.
