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Goes for any pet really, people get animals into their home with very little consideration of how much care and time you need to dedicate to them
Nothing sadder than seeing an animal come into our clinic that is clearly a victim of severe neglect. Breaks my heart every time
I think everyone here knows the commitment that it takes to take care of a pet, it would be nice if more people from the general population had this kind of knowledge and awareness, it would make all of our jobs so much more palatable. SO many sad pets come through here I wish I could rescue them all
At the same time, a happy bird is such a joy to have around the house, but I agree you gotta be ready to meet their demands
I remember when I was younger my grandma had two parrots that were "a couple". They were just bird friends who lived together. I remember when one of them passed, the other one started losing his feathers and he ended up passing away shortly after as well.
I love parrots! Honestly if they weren't so high maintenance I would have a pet parrot, but for now, I am content with having no pets until I have the time for it.
Pet parrots are definitely high maintenance. They require dedicated time for socialization, enrichment activities, and training to prevent behavioral problems. Never get one if you're not willing to commit 100%.
Parrots need a large cage or aviary to move around in and plenty of toys to keep them occupied. Parrots also need a varied diet with fresh fruits and vegetables as well as formulated pellets and other nutritious foods. I know most people have no idea about this and just like pet parrots because they're exotic.
Regular veterinarian care is necessary for proper health management and some people have no idea. A guy brought in his dying parrot and said "oh, I never realized I could bring my bird to the vet" and we were like "well sir, all animals need care".