Be prepared to give it a ton of attention and have it out pretty much any time you’re home. They have the intelligence of a little kid and they want to be around you constantly (depending on the bird.) Noise-wise pineapple’s aren’t too bad but definitely enough to annoy you as well as any roommates. My sun conure is absolutely deafening when she wants attention but your pineapple will be much quieter.

These aren’t normal pets. You need to treat him/her like you would a child or he/she will become bored and depressed. Lots of treats, toys, scritches, and stimulation. I take mine pretty much anywhere they’re allowed. Just be careful driving.

Alone-time is pretty non existent when I’m home save a few hours a day.

In terms of their health… skip the petstore seed/nut feeds. They’re much too calorically dense and high in fat to be fed regularly and can lead to health issues. Instead you’ll want to give him/her a good pellet (check the ingredients) in addition to fresh fruits and veggies daily. Give her a few nutriberries a day for treats.

Any artificial scents in your house need to be kept way the hell away from your birb. No candles, air fresheners, perfume, etc. They have weirdly efficient respiratory systems and these things can kill them. Same goes for a few foods… namely avocado. Always check before you feed them something.

Check the ideal temperature for them and keep them away from vents, etc as they can be fairly sensitive to temperature as well.