I considered off and on about getting a parrot, but every time I read articles like this, it puts me firmly back into the "shouldn't get one" camp. I'm always s

I considered off and on about getting a parrot, but every time I read articles like this, it puts me firmly back into the "shouldn't get one" camp. I'm always shocked at how people can pay so much for one and then treat them so poorly. They're wonderful creatures, but I don't know if I can take on the responsibility of having something that's like a child that never grows up. I'd probably feel a little guilty for also keeping a (tamed) wild creature in a cage. However, all the legally purchased ones in the United States at least were born here, so it wouldn't really be taking it from its wild habitat. Crows would also make a fascinating pet, but having one as a pet would be illegal in North America[1]. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migratory_Bird_Treaty_Act_of_1918 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migratory_Bird_Treaty_Act_of_1...