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>I am going to buy a new cockatiel. I had one before.
> Should I choose a bird based on whether I like their personality and
> they are interested in me and friendly to me? Or should I choose the
> bird that looks the most beautiful, large, and healthy, and figure that
> they will be a fun, devoted pet later on? Some of the birds at pet
> stores show interest and move towards me, but most of them are
> indifferent. I found one bird who looked like it had a fun, lively
> personality and looked interested in me, but it was small and maybe not
> the most healthy, fine, beautiful looking specimen. Should I buy it or
> should I keep looking and try to find one that has both an engaging
> personality and is physically impressive?
>

Cockatiels are often not really tame. Often they are rushed through and are
afraid of people. These birds can be tamed, but you are much better off with
one that really is tame. A well tamed bird will soon become a very good pet.
The bird should live for 15 years or so, who cares what it's coloring is,
you want one that will make a good companion. As another poster mentioned
the one that came to you and showed interest would be my first choice.
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