[Jenny]

Bigger birds, like everyone said, need more time, bigger cages, and a lot more stimulation. They need a fairly constant rotation of toys, more stimulation (foraging toys, puzzles, etc)... they're just not as independent as the smaller birds. As long as you have the time, space, and funds to support them, they're great! I would start fairly small and work your way up! :thumbsup: A conure is a great start since they have a big bird personality in a smaller package, as are caiques and lorikeets (if you can find one and can handle the liquid poop! :biggrin

 

[Jenny]

Greys are as loud as they learn to be - one raised in a pet shop around other birds will learn to make other bird sounds (our last baby learned how to screech bloody murder compliments of our rescued macaw ) :lol: one raised in a home that's relatively quiet will stay that way (with any luck) but as soon as they hear something fun and loud to mimic (smoke alarm, siren, etc) they tend to go for it :rofl: