What are your thoughts on the controversy surrounding having parrots as pets. I ask this because I recently watched the Parrots Confidential documentary and it's really sad to see the state a lot of domesticated parrots are in. There are lots of parrots with great loving homes but even then parrots may become stressed for a variety of reasons. In homes where they don't get adequate attention the parrots end up in much worse shape. Do you think it's right to own a parrot as a pet? I feel like we take so much away from them living a domesticated life. Do you think having a smaller parrot as a pet is more acceptable because they aren't as intelligent and prone to stress, boredom, and loneliness and the large parrots?
I'm a bird owner myself. I have a Green Cheek Conure that I adore but some part of me feels guilty. I just try to give him the happiest life that I can provide.
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Dr. Pepperberg,
What are your thoughts on the controversy surrounding having parrots as pets. I ask this because I recently watched the Parrots Confidential documentary and it's really sad to see the state a lot of domesticated parrots are in. There are lots of parrots with great loving homes but even then parrots may become stressed for a variety of reasons. In homes where they don't get adequate attention the parrots end up in much worse shape. Do you think it's right to own a parrot as a pet? I feel like we take so much away from them living a domesticated life. Do you think having a smaller parrot as a pet is more acceptable because they aren't as intelligent and prone to stress, boredom, and loneliness and the large parrots?
I'm a bird owner myself. I have a Green Cheek Conure that I adore but some part of me feels guilty. I just try to give him the happiest life that I can provide.
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