I have recently discovered parrots. I have no history with birds, and I'm 
quite surprised to find that I think they are beautiful, entrancing and full 
of personality. I find myself haunting petstores looking for parrots. I 
befriend them, only to find days later when I come again that someone has 
adopted them.
I think I'm in love.
My wife has three cats. How could I safely adopt a bird while having natural 
predators in the house?
Should I work up to a parrot, perhaps try a small songbird or budgie, 
perhaps? I understand parrots can be quite long-lived (30+?). Are the smaller 
birds as hardy?
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