They tend to be very miserable if they are able to fly, and then get their wings clipped, and yet they are such strong and agile flyers that it is almost essential to clip them. The solution is to make sure they are clipped at weaning before the joys of flight are revealed to them. If they don't know what they are missing then they are less likely to be upset by clipping. If you do decide to allow free flight, there is no need to worry about them coming to harm in the house, they are very skilful and intelligent flyers, but there is plenty to worry about with escape, so take extreme care. They can also learn to talk, and some males are quite good talkers, better than a cockatiel at times.
Females are less likely to talk, but a few words are still possible.
Sandra Dobbs is a breeder and owner of Blue Skies Aviary in Tennessee. She also participtates in bird rescue and is the creator of the Parrot Central Website. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. An intoduction to these delightful small parrots who make good pets.