2006-07-15 11:17:44 · 10 answers · asked by kurutu_gee 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Their companions are parrots because they are the only creatures which can reproduce the human voice. Also, in the gypsy culture, they are used to bring fortune.
2006-07-15 11:21:39 · answer #1 · answered by ancutzabatalar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably became widely thought of from the story "Treasure Island", specifically from the character "Long John Silver". There is a deal of controversy on this subject as many people suspect that pirates were much too practical to deal with pets. A parrot permanently stationed on the shoulder of a pirate would regularly generate a mess. As well, a parrot might get in the way of work, or be consumed during hard times at sea. So it is highly unlikely that having a parrot, or any pet for that matter, was too popular with pirates... Maybe some pirates dealt with their pet's messes just like some people today?
2006-07-15 18:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parrots are fantastic animals, fun, affectionate, very intelligent. Pirates frequented the Carribean and the coast of Central and South America, where parrots live, naturally.
2006-07-15 18:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by robert r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a parrot for over 20 years before he moved out. :)
I'm not a pirate though.
2006-07-15 18:23:21 · answer #4 · answered by njyecats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parrots (on the shoulder, generally squawking "Pieces of eight, braak!" or "Polly wann'a cracker!") and Monkeys: sometimes pirates would keep animals aboard to supply fresh food; exotic animals such as parrots and monkeys would be of no use to them, however, though it has been suggested that pirates may have kept such animals for selling at high prices.
2006-07-15 18:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arrrr... I'm a pirate and I have a sheep as a pet for the long cold nights at sea!
2006-07-15 19:28:44 · answer #6 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They Talk,Someone To Talk To On Them Long Lonelt Nights At Sea
2006-07-15 18:23:00 · answer #7 · answered by dogsx11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought it was because parrots are so portable.
2006-07-15 18:22:12 · answer #8 · answered by JEFFAVEGRL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arrrr,,, because they are well adapted to long term ocean travel ( need little care or space, and little food ) and are entertaining, and beautiful
2006-07-15 18:21:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've always wondered about this.maybe so they could eat it if they got low on food
2006-07-15 18:20:03 · answer #10 · answered by backlashwarrior 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋