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Originally Posted by anbrownucsd
Just a note... I hate it that people see the way that I am able to interact with Hermes and then decide that 'they want a bird too'. A lot of people expect that they can walk into a bird store and buy a bird just like my baby.
They think the bird will do tricks, start talking, lay in their hands and give them kisses, and not even poop on the floor! These are behaviors that I work on EVERY DAY. Not everyone should own a bird, but maybe all of us make it look too easy? I just hate it.... sorry for the complaint.
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AGREED. I had Luen outside (in his cage) for a shower and sunbathing the other day and my 9 year old neighbour fell in love with him! He started harassing his mother for a galah and complaining very loudly... But while she was there, I grinned, pointed to the child whining and calmly told her a galah will be just like that, but louder and more constant, for the next 40-50 years
She didn't seem to like that idea, but now they're thinking of getting a small bird if any bird at all.
I'm so grateful my neighbour (the mother) listened! It really annoys me when people don't THINK about what getting a pet means.