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		<title>Choosing the Perfect Parrot Takes Some Careful Consideration</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allan McConnell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lot of people are aware that parrots have what is roughly the intelligence of a two year old human. However the chances are good that you have known both wonderful two year olds and two year olds who you don&#8217;t want to be around! The truth of the matter is that if you want [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">A lot of people are aware that parrots have what is roughly the intelligence of a two year old human.  </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">However the chances are good that you have known both wonderful two year olds and two year olds who you don&#8217;t want to be around!  </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The truth of the matter is that if you want a parrot that is well behaved and sweet, you are going to need to put some work into it and choose the perfect parrot.  </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Take some time and look into what parrot breed is right for you and make sure that you find the one that suits your lifestyle.  </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The more you know about the different breeds out there, the better a choice you can make.  </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">When you are looking for the perfect parrot, you may want to look into the African Gray. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The African Gray parrot is talkative and quite intelligent and you will find that it can bond quite closely with the family. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">It is also important to remember that there is a chance that your African Gray will bond closely with only one person in the family; this can make it indifferent or even hostile to the rest of the family!  </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This bird will learn to talk fairly easily, so be ready for a real chatterbox to develop.  </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The Blue and Gold Macaw on the other hand, is more brightly colored than the African Gray and it can be quite playful and active. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This is one of the larger parrot breeds and they do need their space; they are quite affectionate and will be playful their entire lives. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">If you are looking for a parrot that is less active than the Blue and Gold Macaw, make sure that you look into the Greenwing Macaws. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The Greenwing Macaw is also talkative, and though they are larger, they are less active than the Blue and gold Macaw. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">If you have children in the home, it might be best to look into the smaller parrots that are available. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Cockatoos are parrots as well and they tend to be not so demanding and a bit quieter than the larger parrots out there.  </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The Lesser Sulphur Crested Cocaktoo is a great pet and you can recognize them by their yellow crests and cheeks. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">They are a fairly easy going species and they are quite active, though their smaller size means that their caging needs are easier. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">If you are trying to find the perfect parrot for your household, remember that the breed is going to be important.  </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Look at your current household and consider what your options are going to be when you are thinking about bringing a parrot home. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The more you know about the different breeds out there, the better a choice you are going to be able to make!</p>
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