I'm new to the thread and new to having my very own too...he's a sulfer crested he is 18 years old .....I've had him for about 2 weeks and I'm in love!!!! The only thing that worries me is he does not play with toys,does not get excited about anything ,nevery really talks or makes any noise at that .....I'm really concerned because at work we have a umbrella cockatoo and he's the most destructive bird I've ever seen in my life he's very vocal and playful....anyway to make a long story short I just wanted to say hi from me and maggie