http://www.examiner.com/article/bird-mill-s-the-untold-story-of-where-exotic-birds-come-from
So what is the problem? People lack knowledge about birds before buying
one. Birds are wild animals, and when housed in tiny cages for long
periods of time, are no better off than a dog in a puppy mill. Sure we
feed them, say we love them, and let them out of their cage when we can,
but is it enough? The answer, is no. Most parrots do
live for a very long time, up to 60+ years in captivity for the larger
species. Birds do not belong in a cage for the majority of their life,
if at all. Being a cage-bound animal often leads to behavioral problems
such as excessive vocalizing, feather plucking, and aggression. And
instead of focusing on the root of their problems, people are turning
their veterinarians for drugs that will subdue their wild animal’s
instincts. And as Matt Smith, bird rescuer who operates ‘Project Perry, Inc.’ in Virginia was quoted saying:
