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| Parrot Laws In Which Humans Obey
If I like it, it's mine. If it's in my mouth, it's mine. If I can take it from you, it's mine.
If I had it a little while ago, it's mine. If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. If I'm chewing something up, all the pieces are mine. If it just looks like mine, it's mine. If I saw it first, it's mine. If it is shiny its mine and you must give it to me!
If you are eating it, it’s also mine and you must share it! If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine. If you think it may be yours, you are sadly mistaken because it is actually mine. Everything that is not supposed to be mine, MINE! If it's broken, it's yours.
Cockatoo Laws In Which Humans Obey (Includes Parrot Laws as well) If it's white and you are playing with it instead of me (X-Box 360 Controller etc.) it's mine and will be destroyed.
All your shoulders belong to us
Bleeding ears are normal and some hearing loss is acceptable.
Human hands are for cuddling Cockatoos and should not be used for anything else unless you are feeding the Cockatoo
All of our possessions must be thrown on the floor (By us only!)
Humans must be supervised at all times and if they cannot be seen they must be summoned repeatedly until they return
When the Cockatoo talks (especially in the whisper bird voice) the human must listen and obey.
When you inquire about adoption please consider your bird experience. Which category do YOU fall under. I get calls everyday from people who want to adopt a LARGE Macaw or Cockatoo but they have NO bird experience. Please be sure you know which catagorie you fall under BEFORE applying for adoption. Also, if you are applying for adoption with the intentions to breed a bird, please do not waste our time.
New Bird Owners that would like an easy to care for bird that possibly their children can handle: (Please keep in mind that birds are not great pets for small children and you should NEVER allow your child to play with a bird unattended) Cockatiels, Parakeets (some small, American), Budgies, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Doves 
Cockatiels: Cockatiels are one of the most commonly kept pet birds. These sweet little birds are considered part of the cockatoo family (Cacatuidae). I remember this by their crest, which Cockatiels and Cockatoos have in Common. Cockatiels also produce a dust like the Cockatoos which some people are allergic to. Cockatiels come in many mutations and the appropriate cage size is a minimum of 20"x20"x24". The average lifespan of a cockatiel is 12 to 15 years. It is not unusual for a cockatiel to live to 20 years of age and the occasional cockatiel makes it to 30! Cockatiels can learn to talk and many learn to whistle. 
Parakeets: Parakeets are social and have good personalities. They are also a very popular pet. Both males and females make equally good pets. Parakeets would be happy with a cage that is a minimum of 18"x18"x24". Some parakeets can even learn to talk and whistle different songs. They generally live 15 - 20 years. 
Lovebirds: Lovebirds have a common misconception attached to their name. Lovebirds were always though to be kept in pairs. Really all birds need a companion, but as the owner, you should be the companion, they should not need to have a bird mate, as that is your job. Lovebirds live 12-25 years years. They should have a minimum cage size of, 24"x24"x24". 
Finches & Canaries: Finches and Canaries should have a minimum cage of, 18"x30"x18". These birds are hyper and need a lot of room to fly. Also because they are so active they burn energy faster, therefore there must be food in their dish ALL THE TIME. These little guys live around 10-15+ years. 
Doves: "Ringneck Doves are gentle birds that do not bite and are easily tamed. They can be handled by by adults and children alike!" says, http://animal-world.com We have had several Doves pass through our rescue and I do not clip their wings. Unlike parrots, doves do not climb. So when housed in a cage they must fly from perch to perch. "Doves and Pigeons: Doves need daily flight time so should either be kept in a flight cage or given daily flight time outside of the cage. With time outside of the cage for exercise, diamond doves can be kept in a cage 24"x24"x24" with bar spacing of no more than 1/2" and ringneck doves in a slightly larger cage (for example, 24"x36"x24"). Pigeons are most often kept in outdoor flights but if kept indoors need a large cage and daily flight time as well." says, http://exoticpets.about.com
Newer Owners that have some bird experience with Cockatiels: Quakers, some smaller Conures, Indian Ringnecks, Parrotlets 
Quakers: Quakers should have a cage with the minimum dimensions being, 24"x24"x36". These birds are illegal to own in some states, fortunately not Ohio (although their wings must be clipped) as they truly are quirky little birds. If you would like to check out which states Quakers are illegal you can look at this web sit: http://qp-society.com/wildquakers/wildtext/illegallist.html They can live up to 45 years and can learn to talk very well. My Quaker has about a 50-60 word vocabulary! Quakers are confident and social birds.    (Red-Throated Conure, Green Cheek Conure, Nanday Conure)
Conures: There are many types of Conures ranging from the large Patagonian Conure to the small Painted Conure. Some Conures are extremely loud! I have two Sun Conures that can compete with the Macaws! I have also cared for a Green Cheek that rarely made a peep. The appropriate cage for a conure can change depending upon the size of the conure. Conures are generally playful birds, so they will need a minimum cage size of 24"x24"x24". Every conure I have ever known dips or puts food into their water. So, conures will need their water changed frequently. Life spans for conures depend on type of conure but in general it is 15-45 years. 
Indian Ringnecks: These birds are true Velcro birds. They are very active and have a pleasant voice. The appropriate cage size for an Indian Ringneck should be a minimum of, 24"x24"x36". Indian Ringnecks live around 25-30 years. They do go through a stage in their life that I believe more people need to be aware of. Bluffing, is something kind of hard to explain to somebody who has never had a Ringneck while it was at the bluffing stage. My favorite website for this is: http://www.indianringneck.com/bluffing/  Parrotlets: These little birds are in fact parrots, just very small. They do however, have BIG personalities and they can be a joy to have. Parrotlet should have a cage with spacing NO larger then 1/2 inch between the bars as this could be deadly.
The minimum cage size should be 18x18x14 for single birds and of course larger for pairs.
Experienced Owners of small-meduim species as listed above: Senegals, Larger Conures, Pionus, Meyers, Jardines, Red Bellied    
Senegals, Meyers, Jardines, Red Bellied: Not much bigger than Cockatiels, with their beautiful color, short tails and wonderful personality, they make great pets! They are not particularly noisy birds and they require a cage that is a minimum of 24"x24"x36". Senegals, Meyers, Jardines, Red Bellied can live 30+ years.    
(Blue Crown Conure, Sun Conure, Mitred Conure, Patagonian Conure) Conures: There are many types of Conures ranging from the large Patagonian Conure to the small Painted Conure. Some Conures are extremely loud! I have two Sun Conures that can compete with the Macaws! I have also cared for a Green Cheek that rarely made a peep. The appropriate cage for a conure can change depending upon the size of the conure. Conures are generally playful birds, so they will need a minimum cage size of 24"x24"x24". Every conure I have ever known dips or puts food into their water. So, conures will need their water changed frequently. Life spans for conures depend on type of conure but in general it is 15-45 years. 
Pionus Parrots: These parrots have great personalities and they have been suggested to be one of the best family birds. The will need a minimum size cage size of 24"x 24"x 32". There are many different color varieties.
Advanced Bird Owners of larger conures, senegals, and other small-medium species as listed above: Small Cockatoos (Rose Breasted, Ducorps, Goffins), Mini Macaws (Hahns and Severe), Caiques   
Cockatoos: Need to have large cages as well, the correct size cage for a small Cockatoo should be minimum 24"x36"x48" and the correct size cage for a large Cockatoo should be minimum 36"x48"x48". Cockatoos are among the most emotional and the most dusty of all the parrots. Cockatoos are prone to feather picking if not cared for properly. Also, Cockatoos produce a dust that some people have allergies to. Large Cockatoos will require a minimum of 3-4 hours per day outside of their cages. Cockatoos are expected to have a life span 60 years and up. There have been some reported cases of cockatoos living to be over 100!  
Macaws: Need to have large cages, the correct size cage for a Macaw should be, a minimum of 24" W x 24" H x 18" D for smaller Macaws;
a minimum of 5 ft W x 6 ft H x 3½ ft D for larger Macaws, with a minimum bar spacing of 1 to 1.5 inches, as they are large birds the need large cages. Getting a cage that is the wrong size for the parrot you own could result in head hitting, damaged wings and caught body parts. Macaws can live 70+ years; you may want to consider adding your bird to your will. Macaws need lots of love and attention, We recommend 3 hours of playtime out of the cage per day minimum. 
Caiques: These parrots have great personalities as well! They have clownish antics and they are also a joy to have. They are high energy and must have LOTS of toys and out of cage time. The will need a minimum size cage size of 24"x 24"x 32". There are several subspecies of the Black-headed and White-bellied Caique.
EXPERT PARROT OWNERS! Large Macaws, Large Cockatoos, African Greys, Eclectus, Amazons, Lories and Lorikeets    
Macaws: Need to have large cages, the correct size cage for a Macaw should be, a minimum of 24" W x 24" H x 18" D for smaller Macaws;
a minimum of 5 ft W x 6 ft H x 3½ ft D for larger Macaws, with a minimum bar spacing of 1 to 1.5 inches, as they are large birds the need large cages. Getting a cage that is the wrong size for the parrot you own could result in head hitting, damaged wings and caught body parts. Macaws can live 70+ years; you may want to consider adding your bird to your will. Macaws need lots of love and attention, We recommend 3 hours of playtime out of the cage per day minimum.  
Cockatoos: Need to have large cages as well, the correct size cage for a small Cockatoo should be minimum 24"x36"x48" and the correct size cage for a large Cockatoo should be minimum 36"x48"x48". Cockatoos are among the most emotional and the most dusty of all the parrots. Cockatoos are prone to feather picking if not cared for properly. Also, Cockatoos produce a dust that some people have allergies to. Large Cockatoos will require a minimum of 3-4 hours per day outside of their cages. Cockatoos are expected to have a life span 60 years and up. There have been some reported cases of cockatoos living to be over 100! Before even considering a large cockatoo please visit this site: www.mytoos.com  
African Greys: Must also have large cages, the correct size cage for an African Grey should be a minimum of 24"x36"x48". African Greys produce a fine dust like the Cockatoos and the Cockatiels and some people have allergies to it. There are two different species of African Greys; there are Congo African Greys and Timneh African Greys. The Congos are most popular and a little larger. They also have a bright red tail. The Timnehs do not have a totally black beak, do not have the bright red tails like the Congos do. African Greys have a life span of 70+ years an some have even lived to be over 100!   Amazons: Need to also have large cages, the correct size cage for an Amazon should be a minimum of 24"x36"x48". These parrots have a life span of 40-80 years depending on the species. They are very playful birds and will require just as much hours of play time as the larger parrots. They can learn to talk very well. We had a Blue Fronted Amazon in our care that spoke very clear all the time. They are very smart birds! For the most part, the best talkers are Double Yellow Heads, Yellow Napes, and Blue Fronts. DO NOT give grit to this or any other parrot species.  
Eclectus: These parrots are one of my personal favorites. They display one of the most extreme cases of sexual dimorphism seen in the parrot family. The males are bright Green and the females are a brilliant Red. Eclectus parrots are generally classified among the top three parrots for talking ability. They also are expected to live 50-75 years. The proper cage size for an Eclectus should be a minimum of 24"x36"x48". 
Lories and Lorikeets: These parrots are ONLY for Expert Parrot Owners particularly experienced with this species. They do have a paint brush like tongue which only allows them to eat liquid diets. They must be given TONS of fresh fruit where they crush the fruit in their beak extracting the liquid. They will then consume the liquid and discard the non-liquid portion. They must have a unique cage as their feces becomes projectile liquid due to the lack of solid foods in their diet. They are VERY loud and would do best in an aviary where they are free flighted. The liquid mixture you can buy at the pet store, as a powder that you mix with water, and it must be changed every 4 hours!
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