We chose the Eclectus because it is known to be quieter that other parrots, are pretty chill overall, they do not have a dust gland (instead they have an oil gland) and because they are known to be good talkers.
Our local bird store told us about a big bird show out at the Central Florida fairgrounds, so on August 11, we attended the show and found our new baby from Sue at the Baby Bird Shoppe.
Here is Iggy at 7 weeks old
Since he was not weaned Sue kept him for us until he was 12 weeks old. And on September 13 we drove the 6 hour drive to pick him up.
The drive home was pretty easy with only a bit of whining when I would talk to him. We used a standard crate with a perched drilled into the side to bring him home and for vet visits. Just add newspaper to the bottom for easy cleaning.
We got him home and let him check out the surroundings in the living room right away.
Here he is right after getting out of the crate
After a little bit of together time we put him in his new home and let him relax and get used to his surroundings!
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