Originally Posted by
LesliesBabies
I'm a big fan of GCCs... well, conures in general.
Budgies are flock birds that do best with others, so if you buy one, be smart and buy two of the same gender. They are loud. There's nothing as beautiful as budgies. Their chatter is SO cool! Mine are wonderful. Also, budgies are easy to care for.
GCC's aren't very loud, but they are VERY moody. They love you one day and hate you the next then love you, again, for a reason known only to them.
GCC's are definitely intelligent and have memories like you wouldn't believe!
Some people don't like their clinginess. GCCs think they should be out anytime you're around. They are a one-person bird that thrives on your CONSTANT attention.
GCC's are nippy, but seldom draw blood. That isn't saying they don't know how to hurt you, even bruise you.
GCCs are definitely preeners. They think when they're not preening themselves you should be.
You use the term "domestic." You do know that parrots are not domesticated. These birds have close relatives currently in the wild!
Birds are not cheap! Avian Veterinarians may be hard to find as well.
Most live 25+ years and are quite demanding. I've described bird ownership as eternal life with a toddler that scheme against you. So make sure you realize you're spending time and money on a long term relationship.
Again, I love my budgies and my conures each for very different reasons.