Here in the U.S, when teens think they want to bring a baby into this world, they are often given dolls that cry, wet, demand food, and don't sleep. The point is to think twice and
realize the burdens of parenthood. Let's extend the parallel: if you think you want a parrot, try a month of simulated parrot-hood.
1.Start by rearranging your furniture to accommodate a large cage in your living room. A big crate will do as a substitute.
2.Next, at least once a day, throw a few cups of vegetable waste, paper shreds (to stand in for feathers), and wood chips on and around the “cage.”
3.Ask a child who is learning to play the trumpet to come practice each morning and afternoon. Talent not required.
4.Perhaps once a week, pinch one of your fingers with pliers until well bruised if not bleeding.
5.For verisimilitude, do the same to your partner who isn’t keen on the idea of getting a parrot anyway.
6.More verisimilitude? Take a chisel to your partner’s favorite chair.
7.Turn down social invitations because you need to spend more time with your parrot who is bored, stressed, and plucking out feathers.
8.Finally, make a large donation to an avian veterinary fund. Better yet, donate to a parrot rescue organization created to care for parrots that well-intentioned people thought they wanted. Or, if you're convinced you can handle and even delight in the chaos, adopt a parrot from a rescue, sanctuary, or haven.
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