Don't Get A Parrot

[Lady]

A few rescues actually provide and require parrot familiarization / care classes. Truly impulsive, whim-ish people simply avoid such requirements and gravitate toward resources like pet stores or craig's list

Well I guess even if it became a law it wouldn't work, seems some folks find away around things .

[Casper's 2nd best friend]

If the sale of parrots was outlawed it would not stop the financially motivated from turning a profit. There was a country that tried that with alcohol prohibition and I read that it didn't go well. The answer is education and peer pressure.

[Mr Peepers]

How about pre parroting classes, kind of like what I have heard about for expecting parents. Hands on, a eight to ten week course (or whatever it would take) before the final deal. Some of that time could be in a rescue.

Nice idea but if someone really wants a bird they won't take classes, they want the bird and want it NOW! So they go to a breeder or buy from craigslist or kijiji.