Parrots are intelligent, complex creatures that need plenty of patience, understanding and attention from their owners. They crave stimulation and love. It is a lifelong committment to provide them with companionship and care. There's nothing more heart breaking than to see one of these lovable birds swapped around from home to home because its owners couldn't or wouldn't take full responsibility for it. While companion parrots can be a joy, there are also negative aspects to sharing your life with a pet bird.
Parrots can be messier than a small child in a toy store.
They can be noisier than a freight train at midnight. They can bite with a force that can literally break your finger. They will repeat four letter words with great delight at the most inopportune times. They are clever, sneaky, resourceful and sometimes even intimidating. You will find many answers to this question soon after you begin your research into parrot ownership.