Originally Posted by
Mare
I think my view of safe place may differ from other's. Amigo came to me a completely caged bird at eight years old. He is a free bird now and still our friend and part of our family. Poll question.. "Would you let your bird be free in a safe place". Heck, yeah! Not only Amigo but Sassy and Chip, too! Birds were born to be free and to fly at will.
At risk of sounding harsh and not caring, if Amigo was taken by a hawk tomorrow, I will know that he had a halfway full life, a happy life. I would miss him and would always hold him dear to my heart but would also know, that I gave him what he needed.