yep, that's one of the problems with birds. people get them as a fad not realizing how long they live. getting rid of a bird with the intelligence of a young child, and family units that last for decades is the reason lots of birds are so mean to people. its the same as telling your 4 year old you don't want them any more. can you imagine the distress that child goes through. The birds have it the same just people don't realize it.