No they don't, but they like to try your patience at times.

Wow Clara,
They sure are purty Kismet does look like he's sporting some attitude

Thanks Jim and Mar. He does believe me. I will have to stick some vids on here of him. He is a total trip and definitely keeps me on my toes!

Ah...but middle management is much more irritating, and far less attractive

They're gorgeous Clara!!

They are gorgeous! I LOVE that pic of the deryban...what an innocent little face

Dani

I love to see your birds - YOu have a beautiful group. The plum heads are a group i know very little about - are they more of an aviary bird or like a Budgie or Lovebird, in personality?. I was reading that the Derbyan is quieter but a better talker then the IRNs - is yours?
Do your birds fly & if so, how do the handicapped birds do with their mobility issues?

Thanks everybody. I do love my monsters!

I love to see your birds - YOu have a beautiful group. The plum heads are a group i know very little about - are they more of an aviary bird or like a Budgie or Lovebird, in personality?. I was reading that the Derbyan is quieter but a better talker then the IRNs - is yours?
Do your birds fly & if so, how do the handicapped birds do with their mobility issues?

My plumheads are what would be considered very independent. They are not as in your face as the ringies. I think most people would consider them aviary birds, but they are very sweet and can be very nice birds. Mine make sure to let me know exactly where I stand. LOL

My Derbyan? Well, it considers what you mean by quieter. he can be quite vocal about things and when he is - it sounds like one of those little air horns. he is quite LOUD! My ringies are a little higher pitched than him. As for vocabulary - I don't know for sure. I got him at 4 years old so ..... I think it depends on the bird - he does talk, but I have a R ingneck, Kismet, who talks very well. I will have to put his video on here for you to hear him.

My birds for the most part are clipped - I do have some that are growing in their feathers, but I am not sure if i will let them get full flight, maybe just a few outer 0flight feathers clippe. I am realizing that my current living situation is just not too safe for flighted birds - maybe when I move into a new place.

My handicapped babies seem to do very well. They don't know that they are s.pecial. They get along very well and I just adjust their cages as need.

Sorry for any typos and mistakes - Skyye was "helping" me type.

Thanks Clara I just love looking at your flock! Their all so beautiful. Indy is my secret favorite though, that photo of him is just something else!

They are just gorgeous Clara!