Sad sale of our parrot Sparky I've had him since he was around 2-3 yrs , he will turn 16 yrs old 20th January 2018, estimated , he talks whistles , shouts the cat the dog the kids , he dances , does the macDonald whistle and whistles the laurel and hardy tune, he really is funny he does also say some naughty swear words but this can be stopped if he doesn't hear them anymore lol, he prefers woman and once used to you will let you stroke him and handle him no problem , my son did take the time to win him round and him stepping up on his arm loved him , so yes with time and patience he will take to either male or female he loves being out his cage and sits happily on top on his perch he lately has also took a shining to sliding down the leg of his cage and hopping down to the floor where he happily walks about before returning to his cage , gets along with cats dogs , and loves a good dip in his big water dish I've tried parrot baths of all sorts he just won't go in them so he has two large water bowls one to drink one for a dip he also adores his extra large bell and if you ask Him Sparky "Ring your Bell " he will every time , going to be hard to let him leave our family however I believe it to be the best for him as recent separation of me and my partner and the children all becoming young adults , he just doesn't get the time and attention he really needs and it's u fair I will require updates on how he is settling and forwarding contact details so I can give any advice and ensure he is happy in his new surroundings . Pick up only . He would be best to travel in his cage in a large van obviously secured cage and if possible so he can hear a calming voice I've moved him three times this way and found it to be the least stressful for him .