The Natural Healthy Pet

Although they are found in lots of households, pet birds often remind people of how being caged or trapped feels like. It seems such a cruelty on the  side of men to make pet birds spend so much of their lives confined to a small space. Mother Nature made them capable to fly out in the open, to see the sky and enjoy the beautiful  canopy of rain forests.  Yet, we keep them indoors because they look colorful, they say some witty words or they sing nicely.

Pet birds are different from this perspective from any other types of pets. Birds cannot turn into man's companions the way cats and dogs do. It happens  so often that pet shop visitors get impressed by a parrot's 'hello' and take it home with them. Yet, such decisions are not in the least  based on valid information. Did you know there are parrot species that can live up to 100 years?

Moreover, the perspective of  such long captivity is  terrible It's sad, it's appalling and inhumane. And if you think otherwise, you are incredibly  selfish or ignorant. So, yes, I'm saying a big NO to pet birds. They should enjoy their freedom just as you enjoy  yours! Let them charm our lives with chirrups from tree branches. There's no room for pet birds in a family kitchen. If you think  you'll make kids happy with such an 'asset', think again! You'll just teach them no respect for life and freedom.

No flying creature  makes good pets. You can't play or have fun with pet birds. People usually buy them as decorative  'staff'. If you are such a great nature lover, then, go to the forest, to a national park and admire animals and birds in  their free splendor, but don't take pet birds.

The tone  of this article has certainly been cynical and critical, but take it as a wake up call. Environmental awareness may start  precisely in your family kitchen. All God's creatures  deserve respect and freedom. Then, we'll have less pollution, fewer animals at the zoo, more balance in the environment and  a happier life. Thank you for reading this far, and may you enjoy all the living things around us!