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01-30-2005, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PersianKitty

That is a blue and gold macaw. They can easily live to be 50 years old. Are one of the noisier (louder) parrots. I've seen them for anywhere from $1000 upwards. Might check a parrot rescue for one that someone wants to give up.

I have a Timneh African Grey.. much smaller.. and relatively quiet but extremely smart. Her name is Kara... she calls my boys by name using my voice. She calls the cats "here kitty kitty", sings several songs, knows the first half of the alphabet song, the microwave beep, tons of whistles (among them the Ed, Ed and Eddie theme), and tons more.

all I can say is... the post is useless without a video!

Goose · 01-30-2005, 07:51 AM

those birds are not quite cheap akaik

DEA - banned for life · 01-30-2005, 07:57 AM

birds can cost thousands of dollars

DEA - banned for life · 01-30-2005, 08:15 AM

probably alot of fuckin money someof those exotic birs are expensive from what ive seen and heard

ezrydn · 01-30-2005, 10:15 AM

I've been owned by two Goffin Cockatoos for the last 20 years! First thing I taught them was potty training. I'm amazed at how smart they can be. My youngest used to like to dig in the dirt with his beak. Now, he's learned how to use a stick to dig with and it's a hoot watching him in the park, looking for "just the right stick."

They can be a bit loud when they need you for something. Again, training can take care of that. They are a total babe magnet when we go out. My older one loves to give "pretty girl kisses." Bum gets more action than I do. LOL

Of all the pets I've ever had, cockatoos are definitely the pet of choice for me. Smart, funny and great company when no one's around. Like living with 2 clowns. However, you have to remember that they acquire a mentality of around a 5-6 year old kid and that's it. Therefore, you'll have a 5 year old "for the rest of your life!" And, they fight over toys, just like kids.

As long as I tell them "It's ok," they'll go to anyone I hand them to.

Having a hookbill as a pet requires work on your part to fashion the bird to your lifestyle. I got neither as chicks so mine don't talk. However, over the past 20 years, I've learned what about 10 or 15 of their "calls" mean. So, communication isn't a problem.

And, by all means, have them "implanted" with an ID chip!!!!!

The Heron · 01-30-2005, 10:23 AM

Doubt you could even make a decent meal outta the thing...

reynold · 01-31-2005, 03:21 AM

Cool parrot dude!

flashfire · 01-31-2005, 03:26 AM

they cost around 2-3K at places I've looked

01-31-2005, 05:06 AM

I pay $1600 for my amazonian parrot.

01-30-2005, 07:51 AM	#52
Goose Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: --------Europe------- Posts: 5,725	those birds are not quite cheap akaik __________________ ICQ: 52410619

01-30-2005, 07:57 AM	#53
DEA - banned for life V.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: InYour Head Posts: 7,886	birds can cost thousands of dollars

01-30-2005, 08:15 AM	#54
DEA - banned for life V.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: InYour Head Posts: 7,886	probably alot of fuckin money someof those exotic birs are expensive from what ive seen and heard

01-30-2005, 10:15 AM	#55
ezrydn Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Guadalajara, MX Posts: 695	I've been owned by two Goffin Cockatoos for the last 20 years! First thing I taught them was potty training. I'm amazed at how smart they can be. My youngest used to like to dig in the dirt with his beak. Now, he's learned how to use a stick to dig with and it's a hoot watching him in the park, looking for "just the right stick." They can be a bit loud when they need you for something. Again, training can take care of that. They are a total babe magnet when we go out. My older one loves to give "pretty girl kisses." Bum gets more action than I do. LOL Of all the pets I've ever had, cockatoos are definitely the pet of choice for me. Smart, funny and great company when no one's around. Like living with 2 clowns. However, you have to remember that they acquire a mentality of around a 5-6 year old kid and that's it. Therefore, you'll have a 5 year old "for the rest of your life!" And, they fight over toys, just like kids. As long as I tell them "It's ok," they'll go to anyone I hand them to. Having a hookbill as a pet requires work on your part to fashion the bird to your lifestyle. I got neither as chicks so mine don't talk. However, over the past 20 years, I've learned what about 10 or 15 of their "calls" mean. So, communication isn't a problem. And, by all means, have them "implanted" with an ID chip!!!!!

01-30-2005, 10:23 AM	#56
The Heron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,488	Doubt you could even make a decent meal outta the thing...

01-31-2005, 03:21 AM	#57
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	Cool parrot dude!

01-31-2005, 03:26 AM	#58
flashfire ICQ 1 6 7 8 5 3 4 9 2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 13,098	they cost around 2-3K at places I've looked

01-31-2005, 05:06 AM	#59
Alex Xe Guest Posts: n/a	I pay $1600 for my amazonian parrot.