Even if you never teach Polly to talk, she'll definitely let you
know when she wants a cracker. Many parrots, especially those
who have spent most of their lives with people, develop very
human characteristics. Because parrots have such distinct
personalities, there are no hard and fast rules as to how your
parrot will behave. Some are noisy. Others are quiet. One will
be aggressive, while another parrot will just want to cuddle and
be loved. There are a few generalizations that apply. All
parrots need a lot of room. These are big birds. The cage should
be substantially larger than their wingspan. All parrots need
attention. You want the bird to form a bond with you, and that
takes more than just feeding it and cleaning the cage. Play
gently with your parrot. Stroke it frequently and talk to it,
and you'll have yourself a friend for life. That's right, for
life. Parrots live a very long time and, depending on the
species, may be around longer than you.