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I know you said you didn't want a chicken but.... Below is Pablo, a frizzle serama. Pablo lives in a tub by my chair. When I sit down for my morning coffee, Pablo flies to my lap, greets me with a crow, a lowers his head to be scratched or have his face rubbed. When I take one of my many breaks...

If and when you decide to get a hookbill make it a hand fed bird. Cockatiels of any age can be tamed, but they never get to be like a totaly trusting hand fed bird. The same is true for other parrot species.

I'm sorry you had such a sad experience. My wife and I had dozens of tiels (we used to raise them and hand feed) and many were female. We never lost a female to reproductive problems. Depending on the person, a female tiel may well be a better choice over a male.

As to finding a hand fed cockatiel, contact your local pet stores as they sell many of the needs for hand feeding. If they don't have what you want they likely know people who do. Some pet stores and feed mills have bulletin boards for their customers to advertise. I have seen tiels advertised...

I have owned and cared for hundreds of species of birds; from blue and gold macaws to the tiniest of finches. The best all-around pet is a hand fed cockatiel; male or female. From what you have written I think you'd be very happy with one. They are no where near 300 in price and you'll not find...