A message to anyone who has Netflix!

[Dinosrawr]

I personally view it as a scare tactic that works to prevent individuals who aren't up for the task of being owned by a parrot. I think another major problem is the lack of ethical breeding of any animal humans attempt to domesticate. Dogs have been domesticated for thousands upon thousands of years, and yet for some reason we still can't keep them off the streets even though they're basically designed to live within a home.

I honestly think you should require a license to breed any animal. We require you to have one to kill an animal, and yet for some reason we don't think it's unethical to bring a copious amount of animals into the world that will never find a good, loving home. Taking a life is just as serious as creating one, in my opinion.

And I don't think it's "wrong" to purchase an animal from an ethical, loving breeder. I do think supporting bird farms and back yard breeders is a problem. So it comes down to having an educated consumer, too. It's terribly sad what happens to animals (including humans) when there's simply too many of them and too few educated individuals that are up to the task of caring for them. But I don't feel guilty for loving my birds and providing them with the best home possible.

 

[betaseal]

I watched that a long time ago. I found it so sad at how many parrots have had to be rehomed because people weren't informed on just how high maintenance they are.

 

[Flboy]

Put me on the list, awesome, but sad!

 

[Allee]

I've watched it a couple of times. Extremely thought provoking and deeply moving.

The Parrots Of Telegraph Hill, is also a great documentary.