I'm a professional animal trainer/stay at home mom/a little crazy. I live in what some would call a zoo but it is my sanctuary. I have all the time in the world for my family... furred, feathered, human or otherwise and if I find myself running low on it, I simply find a way to make more. I love the parrots most, because I find their behavior and problem solving abilities fascinating. They're not domestic, they are wild animals. They don't love me simply because they feel they SHOULD, or know that they are SUPPOSED to. It's a hard earned trust and bond that happens, and you can't put a price tag on it. Do they scream? Yeah. Do they bite? Occasionally. Are they messy? Try considering a feathered Godzilla.
Would I change it? No. Would I recommend it? Not to most people. I consider my commitment to them equal to my vows with hubby. It's life long, they will peeve me off on occasion, vice versa, they have habits I could live with out, and I'm sure they'd say the same for me. There is just so much LOVE and joy, and happiness, fun and laughter in my house because of them that I could never picture my life any other way.
So, consider it this way. Are you prepared to make a 25yr + commitment to a two year old who will never grow older, never mature, never compramise, and ALWAYS want nothing more than your love, affection and REQUIRE your devotion. (And lets just assume you don't like vacations... Finding a good bird sitter? Sheesh. It's like voting for a good politician, we'd like to THINK we do)
