Problem with these handraised or otherwise tame parrots is that they are often not really orientated to their own kind. So they live a very artificial life as a 'pet' interacting with people instead- some are quite seriously 'disturbed' and pluck themselves or scream incessantly(not suggesting this one is)
yes i know i have a african grey of my own. but nelson here is takern home in the evenings and is always given love by a keeper i know. they have been with each other for about 15yrs
@ pertinax The problems you describe are usually down to mismanagement of young birds, properly raised parrots shouldnt have these issues.
I agree this probably isnt the best way to display this bird but as a parrot owner I can tell you this bird must be happy because its a molluccan cockatoo and they are particularly prone to plucking if unhappy so she/he must be recieving alot of attention and affection .
