In captivity they make wonderful pets if cared for and socialized properly. They all have distinct personalities and appreciate a roomy cage and toys. They also like to be outside of their cage at least two hours a day. They eat a pellet based diet with fruit and vegetables daily. This can be accomplished by giving them a raisin, apple slice, or other fruit or vegetable daily. These birds are extremely intelligent and skilled escape artists. Some of them will talk, others will not, depending on their personality.