Birds are cool! I grew up with them. When I was 4, we had a pet duck who swam in our pool with us.
We had a mini farm with chickens, (
those can be mean- I've the scar to prove it), plus turkeys and Chinese hens, and ring-necked doves when we lived in Texas.
We always had parakeets. When I moved out, I had cockatiels, parakeets, and a love bird.
He was mean as hell and hung onto my daughters earlobe with it's beak once, while she screamed hysterically- Bye Bye Birdie!
I had always wanted a bird that talks, so I went for it.
If you show fear, they sense it. You also have to show them you're the boss. I got my African Gray when he was 4 months old. On the third day, he bit my lip. I grabbed the little sucker by the neck,(gently) held his beak and scolded him loudly while he squawked loudly. He
never bit me again. He is so amusing! Messy.... but awesome.
I'm an animal lover

They are so amazing!
I can't wait to read more posts!