Originally Posted by
Dragonlady2
Welcome to the forum, Arztwolf! I second Casper's 2nd best friend about getting an older bird. If you look at getting one from a shelter, a good shelter will want you to fill out an application form. They may want to check to see if you have the space and time for another bird etc. If you are looking at a private rehome, I would go to the home to see how it is kept and how it interacts with the owner and yourself. Check to see what vet they use. Always quarantine a new bird to ensure it isn't hiding any illnesses. These are just some quick ideas.
When you say a bigger bird, what do you have in mind? A conure, African grey, or Macaw?