That grabbed my attention quick! Why not a younger bird? I can think of some reasons related to intensity of care and potential screaming problems...anything I need to know? I am planning to really socialize the bird with pets, machines, people and travel right from the start. I have a large flight mews so I will not tether him much. For hack we can hang out on the deck and let him fly around and go for walks in the woods calling him down for food. What a dreamer eh?! Well it's Sunday a.m.