by DanaandPod » Wed Apr 04, 2018 12:03 pm
As im sitting here reading an article from scientific american, about illegally collected parrots and birds from the wild. (One in five households in indonesia, keeps birds as pets) Most of these millions of harvested animals, die from the poor conditions. Exotic pets trade, being a major driver in vanishing wildlife. Many of the collectors are from the U.S.
Which brings me to the up and commung Feather Fest, around the corner, here in Connecticut. Why? Because last year, someone brought their Palm Goliath Cockatoo there. I read in this article, that they produce only one egg, every two years, and that they dont really make good pets. They are not easily tame. Are very expensive. Im not pointing fingers necessarily. But, Im left wondering, how Palm Cockatoos are typically obtained. Do people even actually breed them? Im of the personal mindset that birds are NOT pets. It is an oddity, of an experience, that ive dedicated my own time to. Trick training, i believe, has helped me give them quality in their captive lives. However, it angers me, when many people immediately exclaim, Oh! They must be expensive! The only thing expensive about my birds, is the time, ive given to them. Otherwise, they wernt just obtained free, but they were feared, and extremely, SADLY, unwanted.
As for the illusion that exotic pets are a status symbol, almost. I just only wish i had the power to do to these humans twice fold that theyve done to innocent creatures. By the millions.
Piccolo and Pod