Anybody have a hornbill?

[Small farm]

Somebody near me will be selling red billed hornbills. How loud are they? Cuddly? Aggresive? Can they be harness trained? I know they need low iron softball diet, fruits, insects etc. What should I know?

 

[Mizzely]

I know they will eat small animals, lizards, and nestling birds in the wild! No idea about them as pets

 

[fashionfobie]

This is my only exposure to them. She has several videos about her story with Grinchy. I hope it helps you get an idea.

 

[SherLar]

Now a shoebill stork would be soooo cool to train to stand at my front door to scare the baggibees out of people! But I think they will swallow small unattended children, is that a problem?
sherri

 

[waterfaller1]

Not cuddly, not a bird to keep in a cage or harness train. They need a dedicated environment, like a flight with massive floor space, and appropriate planting for enrichment.

 

[oddyssea]

Now a shoebill stork would be soooo cool to train to stand at my front door to scare the baggibees out of people! But I think they will swallow small unattended children, is that a problem?
sherri

That sounds great!! Where do I get one?!