Tesh

I just wrote a REALLY long update about how often parrots are neglected, especially budgies. I deleted it because I don't think it made much sense.

So... 

Guys, parrots are very often neglected. It is sad, and absolutely terrible. Birds don't have a lot of the legal protections that cats and dogs do, but are just as, if not more (depending on the species), intelligent than a cat or a dog. So you can go to the pet store, buy a $20 "parakeet", a $20 cage, some birdseed, maybe a toy made of some hard wood or something, and then have a dead bird with numerous health issues five years later.

Here's some more stuff to help illustrate the issue.

The comic that accompanies this is really good as well.

You have no idea how hard I cried when I first read that.

Anyways, I really need to go to bed now. I know this is a weird time of year to be talking about something like this, but I think it needs to be shared. No, I know it needs to be shared.

My computer is currently being weird and isn't letting me upload a picture of Kaladin being cute to lighten the mood, but there are plenty of those laying around. Merry Christmas everyone. (And a happy new year)!

Also, if any of you want (or have) a bird and would like more information on proper care (or how to rehome a bird in the best way possible), or if you are just interested, feel free to PM me. I am full of random and useful facts and information, and I know of a lot of good sources to find out more information.