The attributes listed in this thread are the experiences of each individual and your experiences may differ with your individual bird.
Galahs: These guys are a bit different from other toos, so I figure they deserved their own thread.
The Good: Adorable, hilarious, clownish, FUN, potentially affectionate (mine is not, but we've only been together a month), can be very good talkers, usually not "one person birds" if properly socialized, not as prone to screaming, plucking, or mutilating as other toos. They also have less damaging bites.
Not to mention they're PINK.
The Bad: Can be nippy (in a playful way, not aggressively), very mischievous, destructive, and high-energy. Many need constant supervision. Dusty, like all toos. Have a high-pitched "scream" that can be irritating to some people (though I don't find it too bad). Can be less "Velcro" and cuddly than other toos, which can viewed as a good or a bad thing.
Prone to obesity and fatty tumors, so special attention needs to be paid to their diet.
They can also become phobic if not properly socialized, so it's important to try to keep introducing new things to them while they're young and impressionable. They do much better fully-flighted than clipped, for their confidence as well as their health.
The Ugly: Don't have anything to say on that topic...maybe others can weigh in.
Galahs: These guys are a bit different from other toos, so I figure they deserved their own thread.
The Good: Adorable, hilarious, clownish, FUN, potentially affectionate (mine is not, but we've only been together a month), can be very good talkers, usually not "one person birds" if properly socialized, not as prone to screaming, plucking, or mutilating as other toos. They also have less damaging bites.
Not to mention they're PINK.
The Bad: Can be nippy (in a playful way, not aggressively), very mischievous, destructive, and high-energy. Many need constant supervision. Dusty, like all toos. Have a high-pitched "scream" that can be irritating to some people (though I don't find it too bad). Can be less "Velcro" and cuddly than other toos, which can viewed as a good or a bad thing.
Prone to obesity and fatty tumors, so special attention needs to be paid to their diet.
They can also become phobic if not properly socialized, so it's important to try to keep introducing new things to them while they're young and impressionable. They do much better fully-flighted than clipped, for their confidence as well as their health.
The Ugly: Don't have anything to say on that topic...maybe others can weigh in.
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