I understand what having a pet means and what care they need. In the past, I have owned dogs, cats, hamsters, rats, bearded dragons, guinea pigs, and fish. I have read/heard that they are much calmer, gentler, quieter, and not as high strung as, say, an Umbrella or a Mollucan Cockatoo. I have also read that Galah Cockatoos are much different from the other Cockatoos. I feel that if you are willing to put in the necessary research, that you can handle a big bird. I have read that you shouldn't get a big bird until you have had experience with smaller birds, but I don't feel that this is accurate. I think they are gorgeous birds, and the more I research and read about them, the more I feel that it would be a good match for me. But I find myself drawn to Galah Cockatoos, also known as Rose Breasted Cockatoos. I have particularly been doing research on Conures, specifically Blue Crown Conures. I am willing to do as much research as possible on a bird. So, I have ample time for a bird as I don't hang out outside my house very often at all. If it's not necessary, I won't leave the house. I have social anxiety and absolutely do not like going out. If all goes as planned at college, I will be away from home for a maximum of 4-5 hours per day, but more like 3 per day. Right now, I work from 8-5, but I will be quitting my job to go to college within the next couple of months. I have some experience, but I have never actually lived with a bird. He was what really got me interested in having birds. When we were young, her U2, Ozzy, would ride around on my shoulder all the time. She has an Umbrella Cockatoo, had an African Grey, and has Budgies.

I grew up with a friend (friends since 2nd grade, and still friends, I am almost 20) who has birds. I very much want to acquire a bird as my companion, but I feel it is extremely necessary to do all of the research first!

I have been researching birds for about the past year now.

Blue rose breasted cockatoo