Hey - welcome to BB. I think you're doing the absolutely right thing... it's important to do your homework so you have an idea of what you're getting yourself into. We approach everything that way (which results in a library on fencing, fish, golf, parrots and conures...
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However, I've seen too many people rushing into an idea that sounds good at the time and then realizing later on that it's too overwhelming - which upsets me quite a bit, especially when it comes to animals since they then end up being given away
So, thumbs up for you!!!!
Bee