by Natacha » Wed May 12, 2010 9:07 am
I do it case by case. Some people that I know, or that I get to know by talking "parrots" with them I do recommend they get one, only after explaining the good and the bad of parrot ownership. We also discuss what type of parrot might be better suited for them. People that are very receptive to this although might have had a previous idea of what they wanted just by hear-say I find great and most of the time, these people end up with a different bird but one which is better for their lifestyle/criteria.
However, most of the time I try to dissuade as well, if only to prevent more birds ending up in rescues/refuges/online selling sites because owners are bored, don't care anymore, just want to get rid of their pet.