I have a cockatiel named Buddy who is the smartest gray male cockatiel! He says several words and phrases, mimics the microwave, phone, kisses and so on. When the phone rings in the house, he calls out hello. I definitely recommend a cockatiel for a newbie bird owner as well as an experienced one. I do have a question maybe someone out there can help with. Buddy has been with me longer than my Yorkies, but I am afraid to let him out much because my older Yorkie is obsessed with capturing (and who knows what else) him. Does anyone out there have a cockatiel or other small bird and a Yorke? Is there any way they can learn to live and let live? I miss taking my bird out. |