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?

  • dingus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Everyone here is recommending a cat. I have almost zero experience with them, but have experience with dogs instead. I live alone tho so I don’t think a dog would be conducive to my lifestyle. I’ve been playing around with the idea of getting a cat and stumbling across this thread isn’t helping me not think about it lol!!

    I’m debating googling around right now to see if there’s a place like a shelter or something where I can view some cats lol.

    • insomniac@sh.itjust.works
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      1 day ago

      Cats aren’t as big a commitment as a dog but, depending on the cat, they will wreck your shit if they’re not simulated enough. I would highly recommend going to a shelter and adopting a cat that’s a few years old. Kittens need a lot. But a 2-3 year old cat you can get a sense for their personality (although keep in mind they act differently in the shelter.)

      Cats are a different vibe than dogs though. Dogs are more like having a child but cats are like having a roommate.

      Cat pro tip - if your TV’s aren’t mounted on the wall, find a way to secure them.