I fell in love with an eclectus parrot at a bird sanctuary recently and I had no idea these guys existed. They are so chill and I just want one now lol. I was talking to him and all he said to me after I asked him something was “huh?” and it was such a vibe.
I’m a 30 year old man with not much going on in life, recently divorced with major trust issues now and I have never even thought of the possibility of owning a parrot one day but maybe it is actually a good idea? It lives for like 30 years which is probably about how much longer I will live. All I eat is fruit and veggies so I think taking care of it would actually be pretty easy.
From my research it seems like they generally don’t like to be handled much and are just content to chill in the corner of the room while you do your thing. My condo has a room with 18ft ceilings and eclectus are usually super quiet and aren’t very destructive supposedly.
I was thinking about getting a cat but honestly a parrot is just way more affectionate, intelligent, and interesting.
Anyone weigh in on this topic?
Also is it possible to teach a parrot to speak like RFK Jr?
If you’ve never kept birds maybe get a couple of pigeons first. They’re more affectionate, less work, less delicate when it comes to diet, shelter and toxins, less destructive and generally more easy going than most parrots. They don’t speak but there’s no guarantee your parrot would do so either.
Whatever you do don’t rush the decision. Parrots can reach a very high age and they require a lot of emotional work in addition to their physical needs, much more than a cat honestly. They’re an awesome choice for the right person but they’re less common than cats and dogs for a reason.