Hey guys. I just got a job (well my training starts today) and I was at the pet store yesterday and when my mom called on my cell phone. I was in the bird room flirting with a very sweet bare eyed cockatoo. So since my mom was on the phone I figured I'd ask her a random question. When I get payed and save up some money, can I get a bird. To my surprise she actually said yes.
I would like a companion bird. I would love to have a bare eyed cockatoo, but those are a bit pricey. Maybe if I were to find a breeder around here... My second best option would probably be Omar's Exotic Birds or another bird store where my friend got her bird.
I am fond of the small conures (green cheek, brown throat, etc) and cockatiels. I would love an "albino" cockatiel. What about pigeons?

What do you all reccomend? What are your suggestions? I feed my hamsters the best quality food. What is the equivalent for a very good bird food? I don't feel that seeds is a good primary diet. I feel that that is something that a bird should get along side of a pelleted diet. What brands do you reccomend? Toys?

Thanks for all of your input.