Too right. Dogs are incredibly expensive.There are older parrots who need homes. Dylan was one, she was 22 when I got her off
Craig's List. Yes an $800 price tag is up there. When you consider how long they live, a better deal than a pure-bred dog, IMHO. The beak is for defense, Dylan has never drawn blood. (Unlike many of my chickens in the past)! I did not push her, I have had other parrots (and chickens, dogs, horses) no animal is OK with being threatened.