In ten years, this particular parrot has show zero hormonal behavior. I just worry about egg binding with ANY female parrot, so I wanted a male to avoid that. When I got mine, he only had two other clutch mates, also male. I haven't really known too many female RB2s. He loves to have his head scratched and will very rarely cuddle when the mood strikes him, but he's certainly not like the "velcro" type white cockatoos one meets and hears about. Mine behaves much like a cockatiel in temperament (he really does!). Now he never bites, and if he nips, it's not even enough to draw blood. When my guy was a adolescent, he went through a nippy stage. Right after breakfast he goes right to work on the day's new toy. He chips it like he's getting paid to do it. Thankfully we have a table saw and standing drill press and make his toys. Mine isn't too hyper but he is a major wood chewer! He goes through a toy a DAY (rarely he takes a day off). It's very rewarding to me to share my parrot with others in this way. He's helped so many people get over depression from debilitating illness/injury. I have no idea if they're all this social or not, but I just love sharing him with people, especially people working hard to get better. I use this parrot to take to rehab facilities (we have a family member that has spent considerable time in such hospitals, and I would take the bird to visit, which turned into such a wonderful experience, both for us and for the bird, who LOVED the attention). He is a parrot that allows everyone in my family to hold and interact with him, including relatives that come by infrequently. He doesn't discriminate and likes everyone equally. I've read posts to the contrary, so I'm just going to count my lucky stars I got a quiet one.Īs far as socialization, my guy is so social and agreeable to strangers that I can literally hand him to ANYone. But, as far as parrots go, mine isn't loud and his calls aren't annoying. We've always ignored that sound and praised the good sounds, like talking, and he ended up talking even better than my African Grey (they're cage neighbors, both boys). He has a couple of loud "hiccup" type vocalizations that make you shake your head to get your hearing back, but, fortunately, he saves those for fighting with his bell, and that only happens for a short period of time. Ahh, so excited!! Can't wait until those eggs hatch and I can visit them. Any advice and additional facts and information will be much appreciated. ![]() But I looked everywhere and couldn't find any information about the difference in personality, temperament and behavior of male vs female galahs. I am pretty sure more questions will come up as I do more research. Does this pertain to RB2? and if it does, like the larger toos is it the males that fall into this category? However, I know that with many toos they can get over excited and bite. Energy: I wanted to go for a more energetic and affectionate bird, opposite of an eclectus. For an RB2 is there more of a jealousy issue or socialization issue with males compared to females.ģ. ![]() She loves women but hates majority of men. Socialization: I have an eclectus who picks and chooses who she likes. (ie: territorial screams, mating calls, etc.)Ģ. ![]() I know that 2s are loud and RB2 are no different, but is there a difference in the vocalization between male and females. Since I do have the luxury of choosing, why not get some adviceġ. But I wanted to hear peoples experience with males and females. I know that RB2s are different from the larger white toos in personality and behavior. A local breeder has a few eggs nesting and I get the first pick Which brings me to question male vs female. So after much consideration, I have decided on a RB2 for my next flock member.
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