freds@legs.UUCP (Fred Sieg) (07/24/90)
Hello netters.. I have a couple of questions that I'm sure can be answered by many of you. We are owned by an umbrella cockatoo. Chantee is very affectionate, quiet, and absolutely does not bite people. She is shy around strangers but once she makes friends, it's forever. We have no other pets in the house. The only experience with other animals is my son's dog. At first, Chantee was frightened. Now she has been cautious but curious. We are thinking of adding a bird buddy. My wife does not work, so it's not a matter of solving loneliness for Chantee. We are in love with her and wouldn't mind having more. Our thoughts are: African Grey Mackaw Cockatoo (either umbrella or a different type) Our questions are: What effect will it have on Chantee? Is it possible that they will be enemies? Will we lose Chantee's affection? Will she pick up bad habits? Which is better/worse..another cockatoo or one of the others? I'm sure you get the drift of our concerns. Any advice/experience/warnings would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Fred -- Fred Sieg | uucp: ...!uunet!legs!freds AST Research Inc. | Fax: (714) 727-9358 Tel: (714) 727-8465 If any opinions were expressed, they are my own and not those of my employer (who would NEVER express an opinion).