Hi, Does anyone have the cycles and desire to take on the below? Jonathan? Maggie? Patti? --VH From: discuss-bounces@mickaboo.org [mailto:discuss-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Vincent J. Hrovat Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 8:08 AM To: 'General mickaboo discussion' Subject: Re: [Mickaboo Discuss] Fwd: ANNOUNCING THE PARROT CARE PROJET & NATIONAL CAGE XCHANGE CAMPAIGN

it mentioned that some parrots are released to fend for themselves,

and that there are wild flocks breeding and thriving, without talking

about how low a pet bird's chances are of surviving in the wild.

This sounds like an opportunity for a well-written letter to either the editor or the writer of this article, on Mickaboo's behalf. Here are some talking points: 1.) Most parrots (and most species of parrot-type bird) won't survive outdoors after having lived in captivity. 2.) It's illegal to release non-native species of bird to the wild anyway, and it may also be illegal from an animal cruelty perspective (needs research). 3.) The wild flocks do have some problems as non-native species Does anyone feel like taking this on? --VH