In 2 months I will be moving into an apartment. I am in college and my whole life, I have wanted a bird. I have had parakeets and loved them and I have wanted a cockatiel for YEARS now. Through my research, I have discovered that a cockatiel would best fit into my lifestyle. I will have hours to spend with it considering I am not taking too many classes. I am thinking of getting a hand fed female because they are more quiet than the males. The only problem is, the apartment does not allow pets unless you want to pay 300 bucks and an additional 25 dollars a month. This is too much considering I can buy a bird for much cheaper than that. I have been debating just buying the female cockatiel, spending the rest of the summer with her, moving into my apartment, and not telling the owners. What do you think???