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From: martin@TIGGER.STCLOUD.MSUS.EDU (Jim Martin CBM Amiga Rep at St. Cloud State, MN)
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Subject: [Indoor] Picking the right bird
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Date: 22 Apr 91 19:51:02 GMT
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Hello,
I have been making plans for quite a while to purchase a bird.  The only
problem I have is deciding what kind.  I have pretty much narrowed it down to
the conure family because of their appealing size and personalities, but I
really don't know which kind of conure would be best for my lifestyle.  

I am looking for an affectionate bird that will be able to amuse himself with
toys during the daytime while I am gone.  I live in an apartment so a breed
that is notoriously noisy probably wouldn't be very desirable (even though he
probably couldn't outdo my neighbor's stereo anyways!).  Does anybody know of
any types of conures in particular which make loving pets and also good
apartment pets?  Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

BTW- if anyone knows of any other types of birds besides conures which would
also fit what I'm looking for, please send me your thoughts!


Amy Jorgenson
K00004@tigger.stcloud.msus.edu