Man I had one when I was 7 too. Good thing was we got it from my dads friend for free It was awesome, I agree with Bear 100% it bites all the time. I used to feed it fruits and stuff. Taught it to say a couple things, can't remember what though. Wish I had one now, they are really fun. A lot of responsibility like bear and UO said.
Man UO, your bird stories are awesome and hilarious! Really about the McDonalds thing? That's awesome. And lawls at the pic, cute.