What you are NOT told!
*Birds are not domesticated pets
*Birds live a long time
*Birds require checkups by an avian vet
*Birds require a lot of time
*Birds are loud
*Birds are destructive
*Birds are messy
*Birds need showers
*Birds produce lots of dander
*Birds are high maintenance – high cost companions
*Birds require routine grooming
*Birds need space
*Birds require toys
*Birds generally have one favorite person
*Birds can become aggressive
*Birds do not have to be babies to bond
*Not all birds talk
*All birds bite
It may be out of fear, aggression, or play but the reality of living with a parrot is that sooner or later you will get bit. Sadly this and “not enough time” are the most common reasons parrots are given up. Having a parrot is like a job with no days off and no vacation. A job you will have for the rest of your life. Please think about this before getting a bird.
