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Originally Posted by Richard B
Actually, no birds at this time. But at the time, I had a Moluccan Cockatoo for 10 years. He was a wild caught and was left in a pet shop and was treated harshly because he was mean and hissed at everybody (workers, customers). The pet shop owner had him for over a year and I made a very low offer to take him off his hands, which he accepted. Turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life.
I tamed him down in no time, got him talking, and taught him several parrot tricks. He loved to perform. He was such a big ham. I never realized just how affectionate Moluccan Cockatoos are. He loved to be hugged and petted. The smartest pet I ever owned. He was a handful, but we got along like bread and butter. How he loved french fries. Anyway, after 10 years I started not to have the necessary time to give him, so I donated him to a breeding farm in Napa, where he is happily getting laid.
I also hand fed a Green-Wing Macaw from a hatchling to a fledgling. Also a super rewarding experience.
So Bird Talk came in real handy. I also used to show my Moluccan at Exotic Bird Shows. He was a really good looking cockatoo and would take home huge ribbons (including a judge's award) and of course lead crystal trophies.
Birds are really cool. What do you have?
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Awesome that you helped out that neglected Moluccan. Cockatoos love affection. I had an Umbrella for about 4 years - an older bird I rescued. He was a total clown. Unfortunately he passed away in May of 2004.
Right now I just have two little guys. A peach faced Lovebird and a Blue Mutation Parrotlet. They are more than a handful and have personalities like the big birds. No big birds for me for a bit. Maybe some time in the future. I like to give them a lot of time and attention and if I got another, they wouldn't get so much.