camopack

Want to borrow my copy of Maus?

First let me say how much I admire your work. I have all your books and eagerly follow your research.

After studying and working with these birds, how do you feel about them being kept as pets?

I'll admit I was one of those people who had no idea what I was getting into when I brought a parrot into my home. It really is like having a child, and he taught me so much. By the time he left us my whole day was devoted to him. However, I can't bring myself to get another one. They are such amazingly intelligent creatures...seeing them left in cages by uneducated owners is heartbreaking. Perhaps your research will help some people realize that parrots need stimulation that many households cannot provide.