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OK so what are the chances that the military would revolt against the government? Would those in command fired have any power left in the army due to loyalty or simply annoyance of the power grab?

Thanks for your comment :) Indeed you are absolutely right on all accounts. I did skip that kind of explanation as I wanted to keep more on point on the two questions (cohabitation between species and content creators to start watching some stuff).

Anyhow, as you bring all those points up I'll try to address them all.

1. A flying toddler with bolt cutters attached to the face... Well, I have two kids, one 8 yo diagnosed with ADHD and high functioning autism, and a second nearly 4 yo that we have already been told will be checked for ADHD at the daycare... After these two, I feel quite ready for the parrots x) jokes aside, indeed I expect the parrot to be a challenge in an entirely new and different way, nothing we are not at least feeling ready and still be surprised.

2. Loudness, yes, I'd rather go with the African grey because they tend to be "less" loud, but if my wife wants to have some Macaw I'm afraid we will be "enjoying" a lot of noise... Nothing too new either, kids tend to be noisy too x) and our cats do run around at night plenty making noise and shouting and playing. On this topic I feel like some birds are nicer to hear than others and from what I gather the breed we would choose are fine on the noises for us.

3. Our home is indeed incredibly good for parrots. Aside of the fact that we'd need to parrot proof a few places and items (all of those are being planned). We have an open space that communicates the living room with the upstairs so they would have plenty of space vertically as well to fly and we are planning how to put real branches to let them perch in many places so they can be close to us or having their own space, whatever they prefer overall. And of course a big enough cage for them to call their own safe space. I am already considering for the spring that I would get ready a cage outside in the yard to let them enjoy the fresh air when weather allows and the breeder would be training them on using a leash to rake them outside more safely.

4. I work from home, having the company (and distraction) of a parrot is something that I actually look forward to, and as such I expect to be able to keep them plenty of company, and more importantly, keep them estimulated providing plenty of activities that are safe for them. Of course, also understanding that they would also enjoy the company of parrots, which is why I would want to avoid having only one.

5. As I have mentioned, we have other pets, currently two dogs that are already quite old (and I fear won't be a lot longer with us). Also two cats, one pretty old as well. And a pacman frog too, which is basically like having a pet rock that actually needs feeding. In the past we've also had a couple of snakes and a couple of hamsters. I'd rather say that we have quite a bit of experience handling animals with very varied needs. Introducing another animal is always a difficult process that can cause stress for any of them, which is why we are very slowly thinking about this and planning towards the future.

6. Unfortunately I dont have anyone close that owns birds, it is quite uncommon around here I guess. The breeder we visited is over 2 hours away by car and that's the best source of info I have currently. They were incredibly nice and helpful when we visited them. And they have an incredible amount of birds very well set up and taken care of (they also rescue and help relocate). There we managed to experience spending time with cockatiels, cockatoos, African greys, macaws and others. Like I said in the post I've always wanted a parrot, but I always discarded the option as too difficult and complex. For the first time after actually spending time with them I feel like it is a possibility.

I have tried to cover all topics and think well and thoroughly about this step we plan on taking, but please do let me know if you consider I'm missing some aspect. And most of all I value any experience that people would want to share.

I'm cross posting my own post here to try and give these communities a bit of life :) I hope that's alright with the mods.