Popcorn and Muffin were not handfed babies, and you know how very tame they are. I actually know a couple of hand fed babies that aren't nearly as well behaved and obedient as them. As long as the bird's young when you get him/her, and you work with him from the start, there shouldn't be a problem. People usually prefer handfed so they don't have to go through the taming process, but personally, I enjoyed taming my birds, and what a reward I have in return. They are practically NEVER in their cage, and are always riding our shoulders, playing with us, giving us kisses, imitating us when we whistle to them, eat from our hands, so as you can see, they are just as tame and sweet as the best handfed bird would be. They also run after us when we call their names, and if we call them from upstairs and they don't see us, they answer. Its always the right bird who answers (the one who's name we call) so they know their names very well. They NEVER bite. Yes non-handfed birds can easily make as good pets as a handfed.

Just be careful since I know you have a cat, and be sure to keep them seperate. Good luck!

Ps. Popcorn and Muffin were 3 month old babies when I brought them home, so it was VERY easy to tame them. Be sure the bird you are getting is young in case you do not get a handfed one.