Exotic Birds Wallpaper Biography
Millions of "pet" birds are bred annually for the billion dollar pet industry. Only a small percentage of those birds will survive the grueling shipping process from breeder to retailer, and for the birds that survive this first stage, it is the beginning of a shaky, uncertain future. More often than not, our symbol of freedom lives a life that is far removed from a free or happy life.
Although the average life span for larger parrots such as Amazons and Macaws is seventy-five years of age and older, it is estimated that a large percentage of these birds die before their fifth year. It is estimated that smaller birds such as budgies, lovebirds, and canaries, suffer and/or die within their first year of life. Of the millions of birds that are bought and sold for the pet trade, very few eventually end up in loving or adequate homes. If they are fortunate to make it that far, nearly all of those birds were in countless homes before reaching their final destination. Partly to blame, is that even well-informed "consumers" often find that they were ill prepared for the instinctive traits that birds possess, such as screaming, biting, and chewing furniture. These wild and destructive behaviors are some of the reasons that a large percentage of birds are abused and neglected. Stories about birds being beaten and battered, kept in dark closets and basements for years to keep them quiet, and starved to death because someone "forgot to feed them", are extremely common. The incidence of broken bones and internal injuries from physical abuse is common.
Unlike dogs or cats, where a neighbor might potentially witness the abuse and call authorities, most pet bird negligence is done secretly behind closed doors, where these conditions are never viewed by anyone except the abuser. These victimized birds are destined to a life of misery until they finally perish without ever having experienced any relief from such agony.
Zoos receive hundreds of calls each year from people who no longer want their companion birds. Unfortunately, most zoos cannot accommodate their requests. Like used cars and disposable property, untold numbers of unwanted birds are sold on the internet, the classified sections of newspapers or at events called bird marts. These bird marts take place in nearly every large city across the country, at least once a year. Bird sanctuaries are another option but not all "sanctuaries" are reputable.
Under the guise of a “sanctuary”, some breeding facilities also accept unwanted pet birds. Many of these breeding facilities keep their birds in barren cages that are stacked on top of one another or hung side by side in warehouses or buildings that are far removed from a natural or enjoyable environment for birds. These “rescued” birds are used for breeding, the babies are sold, and the cycle continues. Sadly, many of the reputable, no-breed sanctuaries are at full capacity and are forced to close their doors due to the escalating rate of unwanted pet birds.
Tragically, like other exotic wild animals that are caged and kept in captivity, these birds suffer from emotional disturbances such as self-mutilation, obsessive compulsive behaviors, uncontrollable screaming, severe inhibition, and even insanity. Malnutrition from inadequate diet (for example seed and water only) is extremely prevalent. Such physical and emotional damage is often not reversible, leaving these traumatized birds with little hope for a secure or happy future, and potential euthanasia.
All species of birds are emotionally complex and sensitive to their surroundings. Research has shown that many species of birds have the intelligence of a five-year old child, and much like primates, they require strong social interaction for emotional well being. However, many bird “owners” never offer their bird a companion bird, fearing that their bird would lose his "pet quality" if he had a mate. However, with busy schedules and long work hours, most people aren’t able to offer their companion bird quality social interaction, an essential for a bird’s emotional well being. Consequently, many birds live a solitary and lonely life.
Millions of "pet" birds are bred annually for the billion dollar pet industry. Only a small percentage of those birds will survive the grueling shipping process from breeder to retailer, and for the birds that survive this first stage, it is the beginning of a shaky, uncertain future. More often than not, our symbol of freedom lives a life that is far removed from a free or happy life.
Although the average life span for larger parrots such as Amazons and Macaws is seventy-five years of age and older, it is estimated that a large percentage of these birds die before their fifth year. It is estimated that smaller birds such as budgies, lovebirds, and canaries, suffer and/or die within their first year of life. Of the millions of birds that are bought and sold for the pet trade, very few eventually end up in loving or adequate homes. If they are fortunate to make it that far, nearly all of those birds were in countless homes before reaching their final destination. Partly to blame, is that even well-informed "consumers" often find that they were ill prepared for the instinctive traits that birds possess, such as screaming, biting, and chewing furniture. These wild and destructive behaviors are some of the reasons that a large percentage of birds are abused and neglected. Stories about birds being beaten and battered, kept in dark closets and basements for years to keep them quiet, and starved to death because someone "forgot to feed them", are extremely common. The incidence of broken bones and internal injuries from physical abuse is common.
Unlike dogs or cats, where a neighbor might potentially witness the abuse and call authorities, most pet bird negligence is done secretly behind closed doors, where these conditions are never viewed by anyone except the abuser. These victimized birds are destined to a life of misery until they finally perish without ever having experienced any relief from such agony.
Zoos receive hundreds of calls each year from people who no longer want their companion birds. Unfortunately, most zoos cannot accommodate their requests. Like used cars and disposable property, untold numbers of unwanted birds are sold on the internet, the classified sections of newspapers or at events called bird marts. These bird marts take place in nearly every large city across the country, at least once a year. Bird sanctuaries are another option but not all "sanctuaries" are reputable.
Under the guise of a “sanctuary”, some breeding facilities also accept unwanted pet birds. Many of these breeding facilities keep their birds in barren cages that are stacked on top of one another or hung side by side in warehouses or buildings that are far removed from a natural or enjoyable environment for birds. These “rescued” birds are used for breeding, the babies are sold, and the cycle continues. Sadly, many of the reputable, no-breed sanctuaries are at full capacity and are forced to close their doors due to the escalating rate of unwanted pet birds.
Tragically, like other exotic wild animals that are caged and kept in captivity, these birds suffer from emotional disturbances such as self-mutilation, obsessive compulsive behaviors, uncontrollable screaming, severe inhibition, and even insanity. Malnutrition from inadequate diet (for example seed and water only) is extremely prevalent. Such physical and emotional damage is often not reversible, leaving these traumatized birds with little hope for a secure or happy future, and potential euthanasia.
All species of birds are emotionally complex and sensitive to their surroundings. Research has shown that many species of birds have the intelligence of a five-year old child, and much like primates, they require strong social interaction for emotional well being. However, many bird “owners” never offer their bird a companion bird, fearing that their bird would lose his "pet quality" if he had a mate. However, with busy schedules and long work hours, most people aren’t able to offer their companion bird quality social interaction, an essential for a bird’s emotional well being. Consequently, many birds live a solitary and lonely life.
Exotic Birds Wallpaper
Exotic Birds Wallpaper
Exotic Birds Wallpaper
Exotic Birds Wallpaper
Exotic Birds Wallpaper
Exotic Birds Wallpaper
Exotic Birds Wallpaper
Exotic Birds Wallpaper
Exotic Birds Wallpaper
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