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Re: Senegals and Red Bellies
Posted by Michael L on 3/07/05

On 3/07/05, Paula Satkin wrote:
> Hi - I'm trying to decide on a bird for a companion and pet.
> I happend to see Red Bellies and Senegals - the lady said
> that Senegals do not talk and are sweeter than Red Bellies,
> that Red Bellies are "nippy" for the first couple of years.
> I still have studying to do, but what do "real owners" have
> to say? I am in Virginia

Paula,

I guess it's different strokes for different folks.
I raise both the Senegal and Red Bellied.
The one thing I would say is that there are no "across the
board" stereotypes that would apply to these birds. The
behaviors are more on an individual basis relating to a
specific bird.
The sweetest bird that I have, and one of the best talkers,
is a Red Bellied hen. She came to my garden and has been
here for several years. She talks up a storm, dances, laughs
and is one of the best birds I have. One of my breeder hen
Senegals is a chatterbox. She talks non stop when I'm in the
bird room. I have another that is reserved, but says a few
words and is extremely gentle.
Bot species can be nippy at times, but I wouldn't say that
one is more so over the other. While both can talk, the
voice that they use is not human-like as a Grey has. Their
voice is more mechanical and robotic, but quite clear and
easy to understand.
I think the Poicephalus are one of the best companion birds
for someone who needs a smaller bird, might live in an
apartment, and wants a bird with loads of personality and
charm.
Granted, I'm biased, but until you meet or keep one, it's
hard to comprehend what I'm saying.
Good luck in whatever one you choose.

Michael L

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Senegals and Red Bellies, 3/07/05, by Paula Satkin.
• Re: Senegals and Red Bellies, 3/07/05, by Michael L.
• Re: Senegals and Red Bellies, 3/07/05, by Paula Satkin.
• Re: Senegals and Red Bellies, 3/07/05, by p.
• Re: Senegals and Red Bellies, 3/07/05, by Michael L.
• Re: Senegals and Red Bellies, 3/08/05, by Cheryl.
• Re: Senegals and Red Bellies, 4/09/05, by Phillip.