Confession time! I hate my parakeets. They are noisy and throw feathers, food, and poop around.
I thought I'd like them, but I don't. They live 7-10 years, the guy said. We're down to 4-7...and I can't wait until they go to that great birdcage in the sky.
The kids don't even like them anymore. And NOBODY will take them...they're smarter than I.
I take
good care of them...they fly around daily, are well fed, cage is cleaned. They have toys, a little beak sharpener, and a stupid birdbath when it is warm...but I can't wait for them to chirp their last chirp.
Whew. Nice to get that off my chest.