I used to have a cockatiel when I was 12, he went out of an open window and sadly couldn’t find him again. Suitable 3 years later, I got into birding and the world of nature and became an absolute nature fanatic. So what do you guys think of having birds as pets is it ethical or not? Even if the bi…

We had some, but Cockatoos that optically looked fine but had other issues. I think one of the worst cases was a red-and-green macaw with a body that was completely naked and it never crew back. This one was once moved to a zoo (all exotic pets would not go back to private owner, but only to offic…

I think it’s ethical to keep captive-bred birds as pets, assuming they are cared for well. (They’re often not.) They should never be released because they can establish invasive populations. I think wild birds should never be captured to keep as pets. Captive-bred large parrots are, for me, a gr…

Regardless, it’s still highly unethical.

I would think long and hard before getting any pet, especially a bird. A bird’s needs can be pretty demanding, they can be loud, and they often live a very long time (like, bird care will be in your will long). But if you do decide to get a bird, get a rescue. They’re are lots of birds than need …

[image] tallastro: But if you do decide to get a bird, get a rescue. If you go that route, though, you have a higher likelihood of encountering a bird that has already been messed up, and therefore has even more exacting needs than usual. This thread reminds me of Parrot Mountain, in Tenness…

[image] boguo: I don’t believe in “reputable” breeders or “licensed” shops. Most pet shops don’t know how to take care of birds. I don’t trust anybody who gains money off animal trade to be responsible, or to continue being responsible if this means having less money. I’m completely with you …

Puppy mills are not responsible owners, so why compare them with responsible bird breeders? Responsible dog breeders will get you the dog with the best health and temperament for the breed, with birds you will buy one that was fed adequately as a chick, had other birds to socialise, etc.

And there are many rescue birds without “issues”. Evaluate the pet before you take it home. If you don’t know what you may be getting into, maybe this isn’t the pet you want. While parrots are social, they’re not social like dogs or people. Most will become close to just one other and view every…

I have many birds and several small parrot species, all of them captive-raised from captive-raised parents. They are kept in groups with conspecifics (or closely related other parrot species for some.) I don’t think any bird should be a single pet animal dependent entirely on a person for everything…

I think you described the difference between caregiving ( you give care to the cat) and care taking (you take care of the fish). I understand the difference that way.

Birds (specifically parrots) as pets, is it ethical or not?

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pagancat June 3, 2022, 4:19am 62

I’m completely with you on that note - I’ve always said once an animal is mixed with profit, the animal suffers. I’ve seen it with horses (the horrible things the Tennessee Walker show horses have had done to them) and we all know about the puppy mills, etc. It’s more than a shame.

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