Originally Posted by
josephnasenath
I definitely wanted Carlos and it's dangerous to buy on Craigslist, but in a sense sometimes it's the best thing to do for the sake of the pet. I definitely would not have changed a thing, I kind of felt taken aback by the comment of laughing at myself.I don't know how they meant that so I was puzzled as to whether it was meant as a jab, or they thought it sounded sincere, but yea I don't think I will be laughing... If any laughter occurs it will be from joy, after all my buddy here brings me great joy and giggles. I don't feel jibbed money wise, I just wish I would have known so I could baby him earlier.
I guess it all boils down to the fact that some people prefer pets in pristine conditions, perfect plumage, no deformities, or what have ya. It is a sad thing to inadvertently take in a sick bird, it could most definitely spread and harm the other birds. Aside from sick birds, a bird that just has a missing wing like Carlos I don't see that as a threat. I have seen people post up that they have taken in birds and they don't like how the bird plucks its feathers, how the birds beak looks, all the outward things. I honestly find it sad when one judges a bird by what they have wrong outwardly, look at Carlos yes he is missing a vital wing meaning he can never fly again, but that doesn't change the nature of him. Carlos is still an amazing bird, with a broad personality full of quirks and everything cute.