Pete,
   First off, I would suggest finding the magazine BIRD TALK and getting 
yourself a subscription, and then reding for at least a year.  Also in the 
very back, they have bird clubs and bird shows that are upcoming.  Try to 
involve yourself with those, so you can get more info, and talk to others 
hat
have birds.  Bird owners LOVE to talk about their birds, and I have found 
ost
are more than willing to help someone that's new to the ownership of birds.  
When I got my first bird, I was scared to death.  Had it not been for the 
hop
owners that were very patient, I wouldn't have made it through.  Now I have 8 
parrots, and enjoy them greatly.
                                             Patti
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