Whether parrots make good pets is basically a matter of private opinion, as there are plenty of benefits and drawbacks to keeping parrots as pets. In a similar way , some of the benefits to keeping parrots as pets might be considered downsides by certain animal owners, and vice versa. As an example, parrots have a long expectancy. If correctly cared for, many species of parrots can live for 50 years. This is more than two times as long as the expectancy for cats and dogs, which are the commonest household pet. Somebody looking out for a just about lifetime companion could find parrots to be the ultimate choice. [Read more...]