Synopsis

The challenges of parrot ownership are considerable. These intelligent birds boast lifespans of eighty to ninety years, frequently outliving those who care for them – assuming they are not rehomed after a few years. They also develop deep attachments to their human companions, a bond that can manifest in peculiar ways if separated. The Hartmans, Liz and Russ, experienced this firsthand; their parrot, distressed by Russ's extended absence on a business trip, resorted to plucking the feathers from