On 2/12/08, Susan wrote: > A budgie-low maintenance, inexpensive upkeep, handleable and > has the ability to talk, although not all of them do. > > Just my two cents worth, > Susan > > > On 2/11/08, Rena Niehaus wrote: >> several yrs ago I had a cockateil & now I would like to >> get my 8yr old granddaughter who has athatoid cerebral >> palsy. she is very smart and attends grade school w/an >> aide. I thought getting her a bird to teach to talk would >> help her with her speech and vocabulary, I had great joy >> with mine, but not sure which to start with. Any >> suggestions?
A male cockatiel........they are the best.They learn songs,speak well,and are very freindly.As far as nipping...I think a nip from a tiel is less than a budgie.But even that is a rarity when purchased as a baby and tamed.