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Posted by PHBudgie on January 30, 2003 at 16:56:08:

In Reply to: Beginner posted by rogerc on January 28, 2003 at 16:11:09:

:I have never owned a bird before but I am interested in purchasing a cockatoo. Is this a good bird for a beginner living in a condo and, if so, what kind? Thanks!

Generally, I don't like the *idea* of starter birds, they often get sold or traded after a while. Usually, I like to tell people interested in a parrot to research all the species that interest you. When you've narrowed down your choices, find a breeder and learn some more.

That said, 'toos are screamers. Turn up your computer speakers as loud as they can go, then click on this link: http://www.mytoos.com/noise/noise.html

If you and your neighbors can stand that, well you're part way there.

'Toos also need a lot of time and attention, and there is a very fine line between just enough attention and too much attention. Too much attention can be almost as psychologically damaging as not enough attention. 'Toos, in general, are highly emotionaly fragile, more so than many of the other species.

My suggestion is to do a LOT of research. Here are a couple more links to get you started:
http://www.birdsnways.com/cockatoo/umb.htm
http://www.petbirdpage.com/breed.asp?breed=umbrella

Budgie

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