I'm no bird expert either, Aly, but I now have two!! These Cockatiels, especially Roger, are very sociable. But the best thing is that around 9 pm, they are ready for bed, and really do need the whole night of sleep, and they do sleep all night until they hear my voice in the morning.

Funny story....off subject....but every morning, Roger and Milly get their "stretch" time, where they come out of their cages for a couple of hours. No cats or dogs are allowed anywhere near during this time. I give them some special food on top of their cages and they have a little ladder that connects the cages, so they can walk back and forth. They have figured up how to jump up on the window frame and look outside, plus yesterday they decided to explore the wooden shutters on the window. To them it was Heaven!! Like a huge ladder!! But today took the cake. I was on the phone and heard someone flutter to the floor. Their wings are clipped, so if they try to fly, they go softly to the ground. I was on the phone with a customer, so there was nothing I could do (couldn't exactly tell the customer to hold on while I go get my Cockatiel ). So I kept on watching around the corner, and low and behold, here comes Roger, walking across the floor like he's a miniature dog or cat!! He was exploring everything!! I about cracked up, right then and there, but held it in until I could hang up. Roger is always so relieved to see me when he hits the floor....he wants to explore, but much prefers for his mama to pick him up and scratch his head.

They have the most personality! At least Roger does, and hopefully in time, Milly will too. I'll have pictures tomorrow. Dropped the film tonight. Don't know about other birds, but these Cockatiels are great!!!