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Thank you for your helpful insight Monica. To give you some background, I'm 19 years old and have had experience with birds all of my life. I've had birds, budgies and conures. I helped friends care for larger parrots, Macaws and Greys. So I know what I'm getting into. I know the amount of time and dedication needed to keep these avian miracles happy and healthy. My childhood budgie died of cancer in November 2006. After about a month of getting beyond that tragic event, I had spoken with my family and everyone involved through it would be a good idea to take a baby parrot into the house. Unfortunately, my grandmother (who lived with me my entire life) became unexpectedly ill and was perpetually tired. She lost a lot of weight and her body ached everywhere. During this time, I deemed that it was entirely inappropriate to introduce a bird into a confused and worried environment. This past October brought the worst news I had ever encountered. Grandma was diagnosed with lung cancer and had six months maximum to live. My parents, aunt and uncle had to work during and my 16 year old brother - who is in high school - could not care for her. Consequently, my cousin Nicole and I stayed home with our Grandmother so she did not have to die alone in a lonely Hospice or nursing facility. October 27th would be the last day of her life. It's been a difficult road. She didn't have much money, but the remainder of her funds was left to me for a baby parrot. I want to make the right decision.
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