Solomon Island or Aruensis?

[ProbablyHarrison]

The breeder I'm buying from breeds four subspecies of Eclectus: Aruensis, Grand, Vosmaeri, and Solomon Island. When doing research there's not much about the differences between subspecies besides physical attributes, but the Solomon Island did get some praise on one site.

When speaking to the breeder, she told me that the only subspecies that would be ready for sale for the next good while would be the Solomon Island and the Aruensis, and even though I said I was interested in the SI, she seemed to push the Aruensis because she said they're bigger (which is true) and therefore talk more easily and readily around people.

She also charges $700 more for her Aruensis babies which I think is the primary push for her to try and change my mind. I've read that the SI eclectus make for the best pets because they are more laid back and friendly, and I'm not necessarily interested in a parrot that will cost $700 more just to be louder...

So I was wondering if any of you guys had subspecies input for me? I know that's more of a long shot since most of you keep your parrots as pets rather than just breeders, but while I love everything else about this breeder, this question has been nagging me a bit.

 

[Pedro]

I would choose the SI, from what i hear here in Aus, owners of the SI say their a lovely natured parrot. I only breed RS. So can only really comment on them.

I guess it comes down to what you want to spend. You also need a huge cage, toys, food & so on.

 

[Featheredsamurai]

I'd pick the SI, she may be biased towards the Aruensis because she personally likes them more but solomons are fantastic in their own right. Plus paying 700 more for a different sub species is a bit much for me

 

[Chikoo]

Go for the SI, not worth the extra $700. Any subspecies can be friendly and loving, it is all in how it is raised and cared for.

 

[MikeyTN]

Solomon Island would be my pick. My male talk just fine and he's my best talker out of all my birds.

 

[ProbablyHarrison]

Thanks guys! This has definitely helped me decide to go with the SI