The Parrot Problem

[soblessed53]

Very interesting but sad info about parrot ownership.

http://www.parrotchronicles.com/novdec2003/overpopulation.htm

 

[country woman]

Thats so sad to read this. And to know there are people out there letting this horriable thing go on. A bird is for life. Some birds live to be older than humans 80 years or more if taken care of proprely. Love your feathered friends.

 

[PorcelainHeart]

I wanted a Parrot until someone told me how demanding they are. I got a dog instead, it is sad to see so many types of pets in shelters. And people are even breeding more pets that will become homeless. My cousin just breed her dog and cat and now have to take the puppies and kittens to a shelter.

 

[soblessed53]

Good For You Marmaladegirl22 for realizing how demanding parrots are and deciding against one. I wish more people realized that BEFORE the purchase!

 

[awashinlove]

soblessed53, if I could give ya a million rep points for this post, I would! Unfortunately, as it is, I can't yet give you any more. Good post!

Blessings,
awashinlove

 

[PorcelainHeart]

I feel any pet is demanding but parrots are the worse, they need attention 24/7 or they get angry and pull out their feathers and start making alot of noise. Two people by me have parrots and they don't take good care of them. They let them fly out in the front yard and all this stuff. I even had one of the parrots in my tree once. It made so much noise, I could hear it 3 blocks away. Anyways, I think many people need to study a pet before getting one so they can see if it's right for them. I study dogs and I knew that was the pet for me.

 

[soblessed53]

That is horrible! You are so right,over my lifetime I have known many people who get a pet without any research whatever first! Most have no clue about the different dog breeds requirements,how heavy they shed,nothing. Some animal do not make good bets or even belong in the pet trade such as parrots that are known biters,I feel should not even be bred,but prospective owners need to do their reserch first as well,to see if the pet they are thinking of would even be compatible. Such as I know I would never want a dog that sheds again or a cat,but I cannot tolerate the hair anymore. It would make me very unhappy and miserable. Such wise advice from one so young.I am proud of you sis.