We wouldn't know what to do without Jazzy in our lives. She loves to nuzzle under my chin, her way of cuddling. She will screech nonstop when I walk into the kitchen out of her sight, probably screaming for a bath under the running faucet. When you walk into the room she will bob her head up and down as if to say, let me out, I want to be with you! She is a very busy little girl. Don't anyone shoot me for this, but I hear complaints of aggression more so in the males than the females. Thats just my opinion. I fostered a male that was so extremely aggressive that I had to return him to the bird sanctuary. He'd fly to me, land on my shoulder and nail me with everything he had in him. He'd sink his beak into my neck and dig deeper and deeper, not letting go. He'd keep chomping harder and you could not get him off or to let go. I bare the scars from him. He was in multiple homes due to his aggression. He had severe problems. My Jazzy is a little bossy brat as well. When it comes time to put her in her cage, she'll want to nip you as if to say, no, I don't have to! lol. On the third try, she usually steps right up. She has never inflicted a bad bite on me. I've always called her my adhd bird, but for me, it's fun to watch. I get great joy by watching her destroy toys for entertainment, jumping all around. Due to her always getting into trouble, which she is a pro at, we made the decision to clip her wings. She began to get lots of behavior problems by being flighted. "Personally" I think this can be a good thing for gc's due to their bossy nature. Once again, this is only my personal opinion. I know everyone thinks different when letting a bird be flighted. Each bird is different, just like we humans, and it was the best decision for our baby girl. Jazzy is a gutsy little girl, yet she is shy with strangers coming in the home or of a new toy for approx. three days, then when she realizes it won't eat her, she's ready to tear up that toy. I designed my own bird gym for her to exert her energy on and she would live on it 24/7 if we'd let her. You definitely have to keep them entertained. I'm so sorry for your loss of Wes, accidents do happen and you didn't step on him purposely so please don't beat yourself up. As someone else said, conures aren't for everyone. Speaking of cockatiels, they are not the bird for me either, I prefer one that is active, loves toys, loves to be on everyone, and one that there is never dull moment with, to make me laugh. It sounds like you would do better with a cockatiel or something more laid back. As with any bird being out though, you have to keep a constant eye on them just like a little child. Any bird can get hurt, not just conures. Personally, I think all birds are high maintinence, the cleaning, the cost, the care, always keeping a watchful eye and such. I wouldnt' give jazzy up for anything in the whole world. Life would never be the same without her in it, thats for certain.