We don't do indoor animals like dogs and cats- we have kids, we travel, I don't have time for the amount of attention a dog or cat needs in fairness to the animal, and really I just don't like animal hair in my home. So I'm not a candidate for 'hairy pet" ownership.
But first of all, my husband likes canaries. My oldest daughter is desperate for a pet. And I'm pretty sure one can still buy a pretty, ornate canary cage. I like the thought of adding a bird's singing to our busy home, but I don't recall much about individual species. (I am, however, willing to learn.)
What other bird might be appropriate for us? I don't want a big bird, like a parrot or anything...
Are any small breeds messier than others? What about germs? It seems like a bird would be okay when we are gone if we have someone to pop in and feed it and say hello every day or so. Am I correct?
I could look this up in my old bio texts but I'm looking for personal experience, too.
Thanks in advance.
2007-10-22
05:33:32
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