KJ> They're very neat birds, and I'm sure a handfed would be a much better
 KJ> companion than my friend's wild one was, but IMHO, you pretty much
 KJ> need a waterproof, hose-able room in order to keep one indoors.
        That's what my "research" has said too... however, in one
     pet store around here, the owner is selling hand-fed lories
     which eat a special solid pelleted diet, supplemented with
     fresh fruit and fruit cocktail (from a can). I checked out
     their cages and their poop looks pretty much like any other
     bird's. I imagine if you kept it in a cage with an acrylic
     guard halfway up the sides, and a seed-catcher it wouldn't
     be too bad. I was more concerned with their noise level...
     the Resident Dude around here does NOT want another noisy
     bird!  Their voices are funny, aren't they?
 KJ> Perhaps somebody who HAS a lory as an indoor pet can comment on how
 KJ> they keep the mess under control???
        Good idea. And thanks for the info! 
                   Sue
         
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