2 BIRDS CAN BECOME VALUABLE PETS
Life in the Wild
Because of the multiple advantages for birds, nature's prescription
for survival in the wild included living in a flock. ''Congregation-living'' has become
part of their make-up. Except for a few instances birds rarely lead a solitary life.
Living closely together requires adjusting and accepting all the
other members of the group. Turmoil and strife would destroy the flock. Thus, flocks have
need for a highly disciplined social structure that mandates a life of harmony. But how do
they maintain law and order? What sort of system do they have for keeping peace without an
army or police force?
Their method of discipline is excellent. Each bird involves himself
in a system of controls-and each bird knows his place and the place of all the others in
the flock. If anyone steps out of line, all the members know it and are upset about it.
It's either do right or get out of the flock.
This achievement could not have been accomplished without their
friendly nature and calm submission to others. They have learned to accept their place in
a group without hostility or thoughts of revenge. Birds are "team players" and
know how to get along with the others in their group.
Nature has made birds social animals not too different in many ways
from humans. Compare these social requirements to your own.
Getting along well with others comes natural to birds. |
They need companionship and do the best when living
as a friend of everyone.
They require an untroubled life-no stress, no fear and no anxiety.
To be at their peak, they need to be content.
Security and safety are always uppermost in their mind. The presence
of friendly people and a proper environment provide this.
Birds cuddle; like to touch and be touched-, want to be petted,
scratched and rubbed; desire to sit on your finger, hands, arms, shoulders; and like to
share with us when we eat and drink.
Part of being a social animal means participating in communications
- to verbalize and receive a response.
| Birds' way of life in the wild has prepared them well
for living in captivity as companions to people. |
Their temperament and behavior have been mellowed
through the necessity of being a "right guy'' in the flock. As a result the steps
from living as a wild animal to becoming a tame, loving pet are small. |
Being a "right guy'' in the wild prepares birds to be good pets
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