Thanks for clearing it up!
Another response from an experienced person!
X2No, it’s not cruel. I don’t know how many times I’ve been contacted by someone who had a bird fly out of their house, slam into a window or ceiling fan, slip into a large open water source like an aquarium and toilet and drown, or fly into another dangerous situation like another household pet, another bird, stovetops or candle flames.
People can argue all day about how flying is natural. Fine. It is not natural for a bird to encounter the dangers of living in a household if it was wild.
People can do what they want, but I for one have always kept my birds’ wings clipped after they’ve learned to fly as juveniles in order to keep them safe.
If you don’t like it, you don’t have to. They are mine and it is my decision.
Oh goodness, I didn't even think about trials by water or fire!No, it’s not cruel. I don’t know how many times I’ve been contacted by someone who had a bird fly out of their house, slam into a window or ceiling fan, slip into a large open water source like an aquarium and toilet and drown, or fly into another dangerous situation like another household pet, another bird, stovetops or candle flames.
People can argue all day about how flying is natural. Fine. It is not natural for a bird to encounter the dangers of living in a household if it was wild.
People can do what they want, but I for one have always kept my birds’ wings clipped after they’ve learned to fly as juveniles in order to keep them safe.
If you don’t like it, you don’t have to. They are mine and it is my decision.
It’s horrible to find a bird floating dead in an aquarium or toilet. Or covered in candle wax with singed feathers.
Oh yeah, I know the danger of water very well with my chickens unfortunately. I just hadn't considered them indoors as well.
