My son has wanted a pet bird since before he was two. We finally decided to do some research and look into it. My husband and I are really excited about getting a young lovebird to be a part of our family! So here's what my friends are saying:
OMG! A bird? No way in *$&^ would I want a bird in my house! Why don't you get him a fish instead? (um, because he wants a pet that notices he exists?)
Birds are so messy. Why don't you get a guinea pig instead? (Ha! I already have two children and a husband and an art degree. Mess is the cornerstone of our life.)
It's morally wrong to keep pet birds in cages! Why aren't you getting him a hamster instead? (Because it's morally wrong to keep hamsters in habitat thingies! Won't somebody please THINK OF THE HAMSTERS?!)
Birds are way, way too much work. Why aren't you getting him a cat? Seriously, go to the shelter and get a cat. Why aren't you getting a cat? What is your problem with cats? (Too much hair, not enough feathers :p)
What if the real thing doesn't live up to his expectations and he's totally disappointed after so many years spent wanting a live bird? WHAT THEN?? (we'll just cook and eat it for dinner, obviously)
:D Anyone else encountered bird bigots? Or are your friends nice enough to only call you crazy behind your back?