Popcornbird? Logan? anyone?

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Ok, several months ago I came reaaaaaaalllllllly close to getting a cockatiel and then decided not to. Well I was just at the pet store saying hi to the birdies like I usually do and this one cockatiel (who looked a lot like Roger) was sOOOOOO interested in me. Usually they don't care too much. This little guy was just trying to get as close to me as he could. I kept talking to him and he'd look so proud and happy. Then I made some clucking sounds and he kept turning his head upside down looking at me, hehehehee. I practically had to tear myself away from him.

I have several cockatiel books and have read them all so I pretty much know a lot about them but I've never had the hands on experience with birds of any kind. So my question is, if my heart pulls me back to go get that little guy, could you guys help me with any stupid questions that I'm sure will come up? Also, is it better to get 2 so he has a friend? The woman there said that if you just have one, they are more loving. But this little guy already seems loving. And it might be fun to get him a girlfriend. Oh wait, I don't want any babies. Stupid question #1: How do you prevent them from mating?

Oh yeah, and I'm also scared because of Shiloh. I would HATE for her to somehow get the bird out of the cage when I wasn't around, ack... horrible thoughts.