Birds, birds, birds ……  Our fine feathered friends can make wonderful pets, but how can we provide for all of their needs so they are well adjusted, happy members of our own families?  We cannot ignore that pet birds today are only a few generations removed from their wild ancestors unlike dogs that have been domesticated for thousands of years.  Almost everything we do to keep them as pets is contrary to how they are built, both physically and mentally.  Life with strings attached does not mesh with their genetic programming and this creates conflicts they must cope with.