I have both male and female hand fed Young birds, from 8 months old and up, very beautiful, tame ,sweet babies ( fully grown). My birds had babies in my apartment and I took them out of the nest at around 2 weeks or when they open there eyes and kept them in a special box I made on my bed, and hand fed them until they literally flew ! I feed them fresh fruits, and greens like parsley, organic oranges/ apples andthebestseeds andmix inothergrainstoo , and so on....I spoil them yes but they are very happy birds! They need some one to get one and give it love! They really need love and attention, this is a companion pet, with a cage but allowed to fly freely even if it's just a bedroom that's OK. Each one is priceless to me but compared with other hand fed birds it's a great deal and if you have the means and want to donate some for the birds that's OK too! I'm retired and spend a lot of time with them so I can help you find the special one just for you! I wish I could keep them all but I can't and it will be better for them to get a forever home and buddy to bond with! They love to be held and haven't bit me ever! Very sweet and energetic birds!